[1] The music video, released on 31 July, was directed by Sarah-Jane Woulahan and Sean Gilligan (Squareyed Films).

"[5] Dan Rapper on PopMatters states that the song "passes by too quickly — it’s not until the second or third listen you hear each layer, the gorgeous melody is uncovered.

"[6] At Slant Magazine, Preston Jones believes the song "plays around with Issac Brock-worthy lyrical opacity".

[9] Keith Phipps of AV Club considers that the song includes "Brian Wilson harmonies, a George Harrison-inspired guitar line, and ... is that just a hint of ELO?

Steele has an ear for intriguing combinations of sounds, a voice that sells his conviction, and a keen sense of how much passion can be squeezed into a bouncy pop song.