It was written by Darkchild, Andre Lindal, and Lauren Christy; with Darkchild and Lindal handling the production and Christy providing additional background vocals.
In an act of clemency, Haile Selassie told him "I forgive you, but I do not know if God will." Afterwards, Getachew Abate was exiled to remote parts of the Empire, Jimma and Arsi.