The song received positive reviews from music journalists upon release, with writers comparing it to the work of Galaxie 500, Mazzy Star, and The Mamas & the Papas.
[2] The track was composed while the couple's children were studying at college, with Karen saying the song is about "how love can transcend distance".
"[2] Karen related this lyrical concept of connectiveness to the recording of the song, saying the band were seeking to "find the half-remembered beauty of sing-alongs of our 1970s childhoods.
They likened her voice to "a dewy fog on a bright morning, it feels both gleaming and like something unearthed, glitter in the soil.
"[8] KLOF Magazine praised the band's performance and the production on the song, saying the track encompasses "all of their influences in one three-minute ball".
"[9] Silent Radio also highlighted Karen's voice as the most distinctive characteristic of the track, and said the song perfectly "sets the mood" for the album.
They said that in the track's "final minute, there is a magical moment where the veil is lifted, piano comes in while the guitar and vocals soar, though not in a histrionic way.
They went on to praise the band's songwriting, noting their "lyrical craftsmanship ... as they weave everyday observations with unexpected metaphors.