The song was released as promotional single in the United States on June 11, 2013 as a digital download.

The song peaked at number 73 on the Australian Singles Chart.

[1] A music video to accompany the release of "The Way It Used to Be" was first released onto YouTube on August 15, 2013 at a total length of four minutes and three seconds.

[2] It depicts Posner vying for the affection of an ex lover.

[3] Rose Lilah, writing for Hot New Hip Hop, called it a "fine addition" to Posner's body of work.