Guitarist the edge felt that the lyrics referred to Bonos emotionally reserved father. "Bono couldn't see it, but I could" http://bit.ly/9VDVCM

The inspiration for the track came to Bono during a failed kite flying trip with his children. The kite came to symbolise his lack of control and the recognition that one day his children would no longer need him" http://bit.ly/9VDVCM

Bono explained that the song was about letting go of a relationship.