Songfacts®:

• This is a reworking of Blind Willie Johnson's "God Moves On The Water," a 1920's folk-blues number about the sinking of the Titanic. Larkin Poe's updated version contains additional lyrics about other tragedies that took place throughout history, including The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and the devastating 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.
• This is featured on Larkin Poe's 2020 album Self Made Man which was coincidentally released in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic - a fact that makes the song all the more relatable. Vocalist Rebecca Lovell spoke with Mundane magazine about the song's meaning. "The ultimate takeaway message being that when we come together, we are stronger. When we move through tragedy as one, we're able to come out the other side stronger, which seemed super appropriate considering what has since happened," she explained, referring to the pandemic. "At that point in time we had no idea how appropriate that song would be."
• Larkin Poe know their way around a cover song. The band, founded by sisters Megan and Rebecca Lovell, have shared their rootsy takes on classic tunes via their YouTube channel since 2015. In 2020, they also issued Kindred Spirits, a diverse collection of covers that included Derek and the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues," Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight," and Elton John's "Crocodile Rock," among others.
  
  In an interview with Atwood Magazine, Megan explained that covering other people's songs helps Larkin Poe strengthen their own musical identity. "It's one of the gifts that keeps on giving," she said. "Not only does it keep you fresh and inspire you - sort of like you are what you eat, you are what you listen to - but also it informs a lot of our own voice as Larkin Poe, somewhat. Learning other people's songs helps you know who you are a bit more as an artist and it's something we enjoy doing together."