[2] The song was released on a five-track EP of the same name,[3] and became the lead single off the Reklaws' second studio album Sophomore Slump.

[4] The Reklaws stated: "'Where I'm From' reminds us of our childhood where the majority of our time was spent at home, with family and neighbours who were our closest friends in our hometown which felt like the whole world.

"[1] Released amidst the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Jenna Walker stated, "I think this song will bring some brightness and light to everybody and remind them that this doesn’t have to be a fully negative time.

"[5] Katie Colley of ET Canada referred to the song as a "nostalgic new track" and a "reminder to reconnect with loved ones and appreciate the little things, now more than ever".

[6] Allen Steinberg of Canadian Beats Media called the song a "touching duet".