[6] McRae reflected on the title of the EP, noting that she wanted it to contradict the lyrical content of the songs which all deal with intense emotion, demonstrating that there is no need to fixate on heartbreak and drama.

It has been certified multi-platinum in Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden and the US, and Platinum in Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, Switzerland, and the UK, has sold over five million copies worldwide and has over 1.4 billion streams across platforms.

[5] McRae notes that while the track was initially about a guy who was stringing her along, and her desire to move on if he failed to commit,[7] it now represents the idea that she needs to live in the moment.

[19] Too Young To Be Sad received positive reviews from critics, praising McRae’s vocal performance, the production and lyrical themes.

Eloise Bulmer of DIY noted that while the EP dwells on the well trodden ground of growing pains arising from relationship drama, McRae sounds earnest and convincing.

Overall, Bulmer sums up the EP as a solid demonstration of what McRae does best, being among the class of young songwriters successfully turning old cliches into fresh perspectives.

Freyaldenhoven further praised the production and songwriting of the EP, noting that it is "a gorgeous blend of magnetic, slow-moving beats and soaring hooks, infused with a heart-on-sleeve lyricism that is as relatable as it is heart-breaking.