 The song uses an adapted form of the original's main melody, but Bird's lyric has little-to-no relation, appearing to be a rhapsody on the spiritual fight against socio-political backsliding.The character of Sovay is also referenced in the title song of Talis Kimberley's album "Archetype Cafe".The Kate Bush song Babooshka in which a wife disguises herself to test her husband's loyalty was inspired by the story of Sovay.