It became Daye's biggest commercial hit, peaking at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100—his first entry on the chart—and earning him his first platinum certification from the Recording Industry of America (RIAA).

[10] "Over" heavily samples the acoustic guitar-based instrumental of the 2002 Musiq Soulchild song "Halfcrazy" from his album Juslisen; it also has "moody" bass and a trap drum beat.

[14] For Clash, Hollie Geraghty described "Over" as a "slow-burning heartbreaker" and wrote that Daye "sounds like [he] might actually burst into tears" when singing the line "Just want it when it's convenient".

[10] Ana Lamond of Clash called "Over" a "stand-out single" from Candydrip and wrote that it was "where Daye's song-writing and vocal abilities are most striking".

[12] Alexis Reese of BET praised the "charisma and charm" that Daye, who she wrote "glided on his track 'Over' with ease", showcased.

[23] Billboard's Neena Rouhani praised "Over" as a "standout track" from Candydrip, which the magazine listed as one of the best R&B albums of 2022, while Pitchfork's Tarisai Ngangura called the song "unforgettable".

[28] It stars influencer Jordyn Woods, whom he met during a dinner hosted by Spotify, where she told him he was a fan of his music and agreed to be in the video at his request.

[33] Vibe's Mya Abraham complimented the transition between songs as "flawless", calling it a "standout moment" from the battle that caused "grown women" in the audience to "[turn] into screaming teens".