Gabriel wrote this in an attempt to connect with the audience and engage them in the music. He used to dive into the audience when he performed this live - it was one of the first uses of the stage dive.
Gabriel: "About trust, about healing and sacrifice."
Although the title and lyrics conjure up religious imagery, it is not meant to be a reference to Jesus Christ.
Gabriel used a Fairlight sampling device to capture the sound of dragging concrete, which he worked into the mix. He is always looking for new sounds and recording techniques.
