"[2] On 16 August 2020, Goodrem released a six-minute video detailing the back story behind her song "Paralyzed".

In the video, she revealed that after having her salivary gland removed, she faced serious complications that led to the paralysis of a nerve in her tongue, which left her having to re-learn to speak again.

Not only to the music of the ’60s – Goodrem singles out "Paralyzed" as having a Beatles-esque sound mixed into the production – but to the early days of her own career".

[4] A review of "Paralyzed" by website Idolator described the song as "a mid-tempo moment that showcases her vocal prowess", and that "off the strength of the first two singles, the "Lost Without You" hitmaker's new album is shaping up to be one of her best.

Goodrem faced heavy backlash in late July after appearing on Sky News Australia alongside controversial journalist Alan Jones to promote the song.