[2] In an interview with News Corp Mac explained "Never Be" cautions against the 'grass is greener' envy of other people’s lives.

The most popular misconception is probably that touring in America is glamorous when it’s counting your pimples while sitting in a van for hours.” [3] In an interview with Guardian Australia Mac’s described the song’s chorus was written while in her car 'tapping the steering wheel and singing over the top'.

Mac explained she was forced to keep singing what she’d composed in her head, over and over until she reached home as her phone battery was dead.

“And that’s my favourite thing about the song, how it feels like a chant you can tell yourself over and over.” [4] Mike Wass of Idolator said; "Never Be" is a "bold and beautiful experiment"[5] In a review on Triple J, it was described as “a searing track" featuring “dark-shaded soul, gospel flair, [and] a smouldering vocal performance.

[6] Tom Williams of Music Feeds said; “The track sees Mac’s soulful vocals team up with piano-backed gospel tones and some powerful backing vocals from her little sister, Hannah Mac” [7] The music video for “Never Be” was directed by Tobias Andersson and released on 15 September 2015.