This song was written about Mother Love Bone front man, Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose shortly before his band's debut album, Apple, was released. The lyrics contain references to several Mother Love Bone song titles. In addition to being one of the pioneers of the Seattle/alternative rock scene, Mother Love Bone is noteworthy for including members who would go on to form Pearl Jam (Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard).
This song was written about Mother Love Bone front man, Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose shortly before his band's debut album, Apple, was released. The lyrics contain references to several Mother Love Bone song titles. In addition to being one of the pioneers of the Seattle/alternative rock scene, Mother Love Bone is noteworthy for including members who would go on to form Pearl Jam (Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard).