It was written by Cole and Brian Bates, with production being handled by the former alongside Anthony Bell, Greg Edwards, and Ron Fair.

The song was released on February 5, 2021, through Hearts and Stars and BMG, following its preview during her and Ashanti's joint appearance on the Verzuz webcast battle series in January 2021.

[3] The song was debuted during the last round of the battle on January 21, 2021[4] Originally titled "I Don't Want to Be in Love", Cole revealed its artwork, along with the release date of February 5, 2021.

[6] The song was released for digital download and streaming as the first single under Cole's independent record label, Hearts and Stars, created with the support of BMG.

[6] The song was written by Cole and Brian Bates, with production being handled by the former alongside Anthony Bell, Greg Edwards, and Fair.

[12] For Rap Radar, Paul Duong interpreted that Cole "details a love hate relationship with a former lover and close friend".

[18] Ken Hamm of Soul Bounce found Cole's vocals as "topnotch" and felt that in the song, she is "afraid of getting caught up in the rapture".