: The song was primarily written at Rachel Bolan's parents' house in Toms River, New Jersey. The iconic opening line, "Woke up to the sound of pouring rain," was literally inspired by a week of heavy rain that forced Bolan and Sabo to stay inside while they composed the track.

: As he walks, he is haunted by flashes of a beautiful woman from his past. This visualizes the lyrics written by Rachel Bolan and Dave "Snake" Sabo about a man who cannot let go of a past relationship, living through "endless days and sleepless nights" obsessed with the memory of the girl he loved. Origins and Writing

: Interestingly, the band nearly left the song off their debut album. They initially resisted the "sappy" power ballad trend, but the raw emotion and Bach's "iron tonsils" vocal delivery turned it into a cornerstone of their career.