The song was a significant international success, particularly in European dance charts: Peaked at #2 . Denmark & Iceland: Reached the Top 20 .

The lyrics use a metaphor of to describe a relationship drifting apart:

It captures the emotional realization of losing a partner because their life paths and preferences no longer align.

One train heads for the sea while the other "wants to ride the hill".

Due to its massive popularity in Spain and Belgium, it was re-released in 1995 and even featured a Spanish-language version . Lyric Themes