It was a top-five hit in Sweden but failed to gain traction elsewhere at the time.

Much of the song's lasting appeal is attributed to the powerful, emotive delivery of the late Marie Fredriksson , whose performance captured the "bittersweet ache" of lost love. Diverse Versions

The Christmas references were removed—most notably changing the lyrics to "It's a hard winter's day" —and the production was updated with a more lush, polished sound.