She describes an electric lady during the rap section claiming, "She can fly you straight to the moon into the ghettos/Wearing tennis shoes or in flats or in stilettos," and "Illuminating all that she touches, eye on the sparrow/A modern day Joan of her Arc, or Mia Farrow."

Writing for Rolling Stone magazine, Ryan Reed describes "Electric Lady" as "a perfect showcase for Monáe's eclectic talents, as she praises the mythical title woman over soulful horns and a shapeshifting groove.

T.I., T-Boz, Monica, Esperanza Spalding, Estelle, Joi, and Kimbra also make cameo appearances in the music video.

[3] Brian Mansfield for USA Today described the music video for "Electric Lady" in a short web article, writing, "In the video, Monáe, dressed in a letter jacket and a pink-and-black crop top, helps throw a sorority party that includes an elaborate cupcake display, a step-dancing fraternity and a marching band.

The video combines a '70s vibe - right down to the 8-track player in a vintage car - with modern trappings, most noticeably some new Samsung gadgetry.