In an interview with NPR, lead singer Sameer Gadhia discussed how the song relates to his own experience of dropping out of college to pursue his music career.

[4] Writing for Euphoria Magazine, Kenneth Ong praised the song, saying that "If this is a sign for what is to come, we are in for a surprise, a pleasant one at that.

"[4] Critics Pryor Stroud, Chris Ingalls and Chad Miller of PopMatters all reviewed the song; Stroud gave a critical response, writing, "It's a prototypical Young the Giant track through and through, replete with chugging guitars, no-frills indie rock production, and a cloud-clutching chorus."

In contrast, Ingalls responded favorably, writing, "It sounds classic and well-crafted without stooping to disposable pop levels."

Miller's review was more mixed, praising the melody but deeming the song "a little bit unoriginal".