[4] In a statement, Lauren Mayberry said that it is "one of my favorite songs on the record because it really leans into the juxtaposition of what we do—the mixture between the dark and the light", describing it as "melodic and direct but uses some of the gnarliest sounds we've ever tried".

'"[9][10] Tom Breihan of Stereogum wrote that the song leans towards "almost-EDM synth sounds", calling it "a clear attempt to swing at crossover stardom while still keeping the group's personality intact".

[11] Similarly, Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin opined that it features "a slinking R&B feel and a complementary, stuttering vocal cadence from Lauren Mayberry" while "retaining the band's typical arena-ready dynamics".

[12] Hayden Wright of CBS Radio deemed the song "an intense electro track with Lauren Mayberry's signature pop-friendly vocals".

[13] Robin Murray of Clash regarded the song as "a dazzling return" and "a deft fusion of light and shade", driven by Mayberry's powerful vocal and Kurstin's seismic production.