As for the meaning behind the EP's first single "Knight's Oath," frontman Dylan Walker reflected: "Absolute dedication to your charge, be it a person you love or held tenet, and the ignominy that comes with a sudden defeat."
Fiona Apple's involvement with the Waterboys marks a significant collaboration, showcasing her unique touch on Mike Scott's composition 'Letter From an Unknown Girlfriend', contributing to a concept album about Dennis Hopper.