Chris Saunders of Clash wrote, "'Chronicles' gives us Cordae in a light we haven't seen before, attempting a more melodic, R&B inspired sound which surprisingly comes off fantastically well and is a standout moment on the album.
"[1] Preezy Brown of Vibe described the song as the "real jewel" on From a Birds Eye View in terms of collaborations, also commenting that it "has the makings of a dark-horse hit that will surely get consistent spins on my personal playlist.
With production overseen by Boi-1da, it's a track that feels predestined to be felt further afield and, with the proper promotion, could grant him the breakout commercial single that's proved elusive up until this point.
[9] The video opens with Cordae heading to a diner at night,[10] and sees the three artists performing the song atop the hood of a convertible in the parking lot,[9][11] while each of them is also involved in a relationship of their own.
is on a date at the diner with a man, whom she has "ups and downs" with; and Lil Durk hangs out in the parking lot, talking with his romantic interest, who rolls her eyes as he makes promises he cannot keep.