The song is built on "torturous Biblical ponderings" and sharp contradictions.
: The Irish Times praised Hozier’s "soulful delivery," while PopMatters noted the song's journey of self-discovery. Hozier - From Eden
: In the video, the "sin" is the couple's life of crime, yet they strive to protect the child's innocence, such as when Hozier's character hides a wanted poster. The song is built on "torturous Biblical ponderings"
: Hozier pairs positive and negative concepts—"magic" with "tragic," and "wretched" with "precious"—to highlight a relationship that is as destructive as it is alluring. Hozier - From Eden