[2] The song combines pedal steel guitar with drums in the instrumental and consists of two verses performed in spoken word.

[6] In the first verse, Langley's character recounts being lonely during a night in the bar at 22 years old, until falling in love with a cowboy upon spotting him dancing.

[7] Maxim Mower of Holler called the song a "beautifully retro duet", writing "Ella Langley's infuses plenty of swagger and charisma into her vocals, which carry the majority of the track, before Riley Green enters the fray to reciprocate her advances" and "Riley's gruff, rugged delivery and the gravitas he brings create the perfect balance with Ella's voice, with the two lacing 'You Look Like You Love Me' with the chemistry needed to make this a convincing, simmering collaboration that oozes sexual tension.

"[6] Casey Young of Whiskey Riff stated, "Hearing a song written from the woman's perspective when it comes to making the first move is definitely different, especially in the country genre, and I love Ella's fresh take on dating and what's typically 'acceptable.'"

He also commented, "And obviously, having Riley on it adds such a fun layer in terms of making it a duet, and like I said, I can already see this being a big hit among both of their fan bases.

[9] The music video for "You Look Like You Love Me" was directed by Wales Toney, John Park, and Ella Langley, and premiered on August 28, 2024.