Christine performed the song on the Together at Home concert pre-show, as well as on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

[4][5] "People, I've Been Sad" received widespread critical acclaim.

He pointed out that while the song is shockingly direct and features "a starkness here that hasn't been as pronounced in some of [his] previous songs", Christine sings these honest lyrics with a sense of ennui.

[6] Stacy Anderson from Pitchfork called it "genuine and striking" and praised its intimate nature.

[7][8][9][10][11][12][13] The song was also included on NME's year-end list at number 11, Consequence's at 21, Billboard''s at 22, and Vice''s at 52.