[3] In 2017, Mann elaborated on their work on Try This: "I had the hook of "God Is a DJ" in my head, which felt perfect for [Pink].

[5] Rolling Stone also panned the song, criticizing it for reusing earlier messages, especially from the lead single "Trouble".

[7] Stylus Magazine panned the single, calling it an unsuccessful attempt to recapture Pink's earlier music.

[8] The Village Voice critically praised "God Is a DJ", also questioning why it was not chosen as the lead single.

Pink then continues to bribe the bouncer – dressed in eccentric drag clothing – to enter the nightclub ahead of the queue.