 Although the song fits the album's concept, its lyrics are very sexual and according to Pegg would without a doubt have caused controversy; Bowie stated the song was about oral sex in a 1990 interview.According to multiple biographers, many did not know of its existence until its inclusion on the 1990 reissue of the album.The album cover photograph was taken by photographer Brian Ward outside furriers "K. West" at 23 Heddon Street, London on 13 January 1972, looking south-east towards the centre of the city.