: Hozier pairs positive and negative concepts—"magic" with "tragic," and "wretched" with "precious"—to highlight a relationship that is as destructive as it is alluring.
: In the video, the "sin" is the couple's life of crime, yet they strive to protect the child's innocence, such as when Hozier's character hides a wanted poster.
: The track peaked at #2 on the Irish Singles Chart and reached #15 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs in the US.