The song had its live premiere at the White House as part of an Independence Day celebration honoring military service members.

[2] Benjamin Sheehan from Billboard magazine says: "The song has a Weezer-meets-The Fray vibe, and it flies out of the gate with feedback-laden riffs, well-timed stutter stops and a gentle balance of electric and acoustic guitars.

Four-chord loops nicely underscore Grohl's frustration as he mourns life's failure to meet his expectations.

[3] Alternatively, Pitchfork described the song as: "particularly aggravating, sounding something like a half-hearted attempt at a country-rock crossover.

[5] A music video was directed by Sam Brown, featuring the band performing in an old warehouse.