references a compulsory heterosexual relationship, describing a queer woman trying to deny her romantic feelings for Roan and for women in general.

became Roan's breakout song and a sleeper hit, steadily rising the charts following various live performances, including Coachella and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in June 2024.

It also peaked within the top 20 in Austria, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.

"[1] She added that it would be the "first song of the next chapter," following the release of her debut studio album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess in September 2023.

[5] Inspired by early Internet culture imagery, the video includes extensive use of the Comic Sans typeface.

[8] The song originated in November 2022, during the making of The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, as a "scratch idea" titled "Good Luck, Jane!

Critics were particularly enthused by Roan's powerful vocal showcase, observing that it was symbolic of her concurrent ascent in popularity.

[26] Several commentators drew comparisons of Chappell Roan to the likes of prominent musicians of the 1980s, such as Kate Bush, Wham!, and Cyndi Lauper.

[28] Shaad D'Souza of The New York Times compared Roan's vocals to those of singer Liza Minnelli, positing that the song highlights a theatrical element to how she delivers her narrative lyrics.

debuted at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending April 20, 2024, becoming Roan's first entry on the chart and a sleeper hit.

[28] Natalie Sofia agreed, arguing that chart-topping "queer anthems" are imbued with subtext, blurring the lines between homosexual and heterosexual relationships at the expense of LGBTQ themes.

[68] Juliana Tanner of The Michigan Daily echoed such optimism, commending Roan for not leaving any room for ambiguity in her homosexuality despite facing cynicism in the past, and avoiding fetishization of lesbian relationships for male audiences.

as part of a set for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge; Carpenter had previously shared that she was a fan of the song.

[75] After sharing an admiration for Roan's music, Kelly Clarkson and Miranda Lambert performed a duet cover version of "Good Luck, Babe!"

has also been covered by various acts including Muna,[77] Franz Ferdinand,[78] the Jonas Brothers, Cxloe, Girl in Red,[79] and Sondre Lerche.

[80] In December 2024, Filipino singer Sarah Geronimo covered the song on the Philippine variety program ASAP, altering the lyrics to make them heteronormative.