"[4] Young described the song as a "dreamy minimalist verse" with a "shimmering hook that resounds with a primal power.
[5] Musically, the song has been described as an EDM and synth-pop track, featuring Owl City's signature melodies.
However, the lyrics are more melancholy than is typically found in Owl City's music, saying, "It's another bad dream, poison in my bloodstream / I'm dying but I can't scream, will you show me the way.
"[6] In a review of Ultraviolet for Renowned for Sound, Marcus Floyd stated of the song, "The echo resonating from the end of each line in 'Wolf Bite' may grind your gears a little, but if you're after some punchy EDM/pop Owl City style, this is the track for you.
[2][9] The music video features clips of a werewolf riding a bicycle and has a mix of live action shots combined with some colorful animated overlays.