[14][15] The single is about regaining independence after a break-up, while "peppy drums, a sprightly bassline, and guitar riffs that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Cherry Glazerr LP" are played.

[17] Of the single, Shamir explained the meaning: "The song is about the feeling of love taking over your heart, even when you don’t want it to.

[18] Shamir said the single is "about a time in my life when I was a part of a toxic friend group where I was the only non-cis person.

[2] AnyDecentMusic?, which collates from magazines, websites and newspapers, gave the release a 7.3 out of 10, based on a critical consensus of 8 reviews.

[1] Heather Phares of AllMusic said: "True to form, Shamir continues to push boundaries as the album comes to a close with the dramatic vocals and strings of "In This Hole."

Moments like this make it clear that this album isn't a simple return to pop for Shamir; it's a wide embrace of everything he can do with his music.