Produced by frequent Drake collaborators Vinylz, Nineteen85 and 40, the song samples Snoh Aalegra's "Fool for You" and finds the artists reflecting on their respective relationships.
The song is the only track on Tiller's Anniversary with a credited guest appearance, as he brought in the services of Drake to contribute a verse.
Tiller, despite being impressed by Drake's contribution, was hesitant to release the song because of his mental state, until his manager heard it and urged him to include it on Anniversary.
[5] "Outta Time" consists of a "sensual and airy" beat, with a pitched up sample of Snoh Aalegra's "Fool for You", sang by R&B artist Tone Stith, which is transformed into another instrument in the mix.
[3] Dre D. of the same publication named the track a standout from its parent album, and said considering how long they have teased a collaboration (since 2017), it is "fitting, then, that the sole feature on Anniversary is none other than Drake himself".