Kasabian guitarist and songwriter Serge Pizzorno explained to The Independent, "The story of that song is a man or a woman who has visions of being the prodigal son, thinking he's friends with Axel Foley... having an argument outside an off-licence and reciting Bukowski to win back the person they love."

[2] 411 Mania gave the song 6.5/10 in a mixed review by David Hayter, stating, "The guitars provide more of a wash than an assault and Tom's vocals are gentle and endearing, contrasting the severity of the lyric sheet.

[...] The music, on this occasion, is faultless (delicate, gently hypnotic and softly seductive); the lyrics vary from clunky to outright atrocious.

[6] Cal Strode, Senior Media Officer at the Mental Health Foundation, said, "The video shows a lack of imagination and inspired creative input, falling back on outdated and damaging stereotypes to grab people's attention.

The use of the word 'psycho' in a song and accompanying music video featuring people pretending to be psychiatric inpatients is unhelpful, damaging and disappointing when society is moving on from this sad and tired stereotype.