• The song is about Anthony Kiedis' girlfriend Nina Hagen and her altrusitic behavior.
• Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, & John Frusciante share writing credits on the song. Rick Rubin produced the track for the album 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik'. Stéphane Sednaoui directed the music video.
• The single was released in September 1991 and topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also peaked at #9 on the UK Singles Chart.
• The song won a 1992 Grammy Award for the Best Hard Rock Performance With Vocals.