The German version of the single included another B-side, "Stone Cold Rhythm Shake", which was exclusive to the release.

[5] On its release, Billboard described the song as a "bright and breezy pop strummer" and a "promising peek" into Zander's solo debut.

They added, "Richly textured arrangement has crisp guitar doodling, and layers of Zander's engaging and distinctive voice.

"[6] Hard Report considered the song to be a "perfect, mid-tempo, summer ballad with fresh guitars and optimistic appeal".

[11] In his 2017 book Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick, Robert Lawson noted the song "could be a deep cut from Tom Petty's Full Moon Fever".