Group member Courtney Rumbold explained that Stooshe wanted to highlight the serious issues of alcohol and other drug abuse, making it clear that what Betty does is not cool.

The lyrics to "Betty Woz Gone" consist of "cheeky ad-libs" and "black humour", which are told over "seductive synths" and "piano-rolling grind funk".

[2][3] Group member Karis Anderson revealed that the song was based on a true story about a mother who was more interested in taking drugs and partying, than caring for her children.

"[5] Courtney Rumbold stated that while the group tell the story in the "Stooshe way", they also wanted to highlight the serious issues of alcohol and other drug abuse and make it clear that what Betty does is not cool.

[7] "Betty Woz Gone" was written by Jo Perry with Iyiola Babalola and Darren Lewis, who also produced the track under their stage name Future Cut.

[9] Gavin Martin from the Daily Mirror gave the song three out of five stars and stated "The girl group who don't play by the rulebook move into the mainstream with a Little Britain-style scenario that depicts wanton behaviour from the underclass.

Copsey commented "the foul-mouthed trio are back with a tribute to Betty, a 'skank from the block' who ultimately ends up being carted off their local estate in a body bag.

"[13] John Hall from The Independent quipped that Stooshe employ "jokey raps and a genuinely soulful chorus" to tell the sweary, "Lily Allen-esque tale" of a working class single mother.

[14] Digital Spy's Lewis Corner reported that "Betty Woz Gone" had been added to BBC Radio 1's in New Music We Trust playlist after "unprecedented popularity".

[10] Lauren from Sugar believed the video had made her "feel a bit well'ard and edgy" and added "they swear a total of 13 times in it (yeah we're so cool we counted) and they talk about drugs and stuff, so if your sensitive soul gets a little upset by all that then you should probably skip it.

[19] Stooshe performed "Betty Woz Gone" as part of their appearance at the Livesmusic SU tour wRap Party at the King's College London Students' Union.