Musically, "In My Mind" is a harmonic, retro-pop song[3] which makes use of electric guitar and drum instrumentation.

Sometimes you need to escape to a place within to gain perspective and remind yourself that the relationship is worth it, even when it doesn't feel that way in the moment.

"[6] In an interview with Noyes, writer James Wood of AXS commented, "It's a track that combines tasty elements of classic orchestration with 21st-century groove.

"[7] Calvin Paradise, a writer for BitCandy, wrote a positive review of the track: "At the risk of over-exaggerating, "In My Mind" is a perfect slice of pop.

Co-written with Norwegian songwriter William Wiik Larsen (whom no one has heard of), the track feels [instantly] familiar, like it's already been on loop in your brain for days.