I think the song had a lot of unrealised potential. I think it says a lot about how Stevie and Lindsey's relationship was going at that point considering that he'd let something so half assed go on the official album with his name in the production credits.
Why he wouldn't have tried to get a better vocal performance or work on some lyrics with Stevie is beyond me. In my opinion, he let her make a complete ass out of herself on that one because he just didn't give a ****. It's one of the most hilariously bad vocal performances I've ever heard, and the lyrics don't help matters one bit. The "finished product" doesn't sound any better than a rough demo.
However, I will say that shoddy production aside, the actual music (not vocals, production, or arrangement) that's presented is really good. I think the acoustic guitar part is subtle and beautiful, and I love the idea of Lindsey singing back to her at the end. Even though it sounds like a touching way to end the song I doubt there was any reasoning for that besides Stevie not having any more lyrics.
My main problems with the tune are
-The chorus, calling it weak or even annoying is an understatement
-Stevie's vocals, she could have at least coughed out the wads of coke drip on the back of her throat before she cut it
-The lyrics, they're just not well thought out and are actually kind of amatuerish. Yeah they're honest, but I don't care. She could have done much better.
-The total lack of the textural, lush Mac backing vocals throughout the track. It sounds empty.
-The keyboard part sucks. How about some piano, Chris?
-I HATE those shakers!
My final statement -- it could have been a great song and a great album closer, but Lindsey obviously had serious ego problems at the time that prevented it from happening.
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