[7] It marks Morris's first project to be labeled as pop, after her departure from the industry of country music, which she discussed on her previous EP, The Bridge (2023).

She concluded that the EP "It’s just about my feelings".”[11] According to Morris, the lead single and opening track “cut!"

served as the lead single, and features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Julia Michaels.

[17] It marks their second collaboration after previously working together as co-writters on Morris 2022 single, "Circles Around This Town".

Justin Cober-Lake from Spectrum Culture described Intermission as "Morris takes a break for some catharsis, but also reveals the power yet to come.

It’s a short release set at a fairly steady pitch, but it likely indicates a pivotal moment in the star’s story.