After hearing the song, Arista's legendary boss Clive Davis reportedly sent Wilder a memo saying, "Interesting song, but not a hit".
The lyrics about not letting anyone "slow me down" were indirectly aimed at the industry executives who doubted his vision. After hearing the song, Arista's legendary boss Clive
Wilder had been with the label for two years without making any progress. He felt "frustrated" and like he was "hitting a wall". After hearing the song