I already know [that] this [song] is gonna pop on TikTok... I’m sure people are gonna love it.”[1] Elle Evans of Mixtape Madness wrote, "Housing his signature flow and feel-good energy, Jay1 welcomes the track with an infectious hook and [an] unapologetic verse before KSI later joins with his slick pen game.

"[1] Courtney Wynter of GRM Daily noted that "Swerve" has "an infectious beat" that "[prompts Jay1 and KSI] to inject the production with their playful lyrics".

[2] The staff of Notion acclaimed that "this [song] was always going to be a catchy one with KSI and Jay1 on the bill" and "the pair bounce off each other in this playful, fast-paced number".

[3] The music video for "Swerve" premiered on the GRM Daily YouTube channel on 2 July 2021 at 20:00 BST.

[5] Courtney Wynter of GRM Daily found that "the fun vibe of the song is perfectly captured" in the video.