 The song that Couse didn't write is John Cale's "(I Keep a) Close Watch" (listed as "Close Watch" on "Genes"), which addresses the fear of loss associated with love.This song is for many the highlight of the record, perhaps because the indirection of a cover performance helped Couse in the face of his grief over his father coupled with the apprehension of becoming a father himself.John Cale and The Velvet Underground are also significant musical influences on Couse.