The song was released on January 9, 2018 through Fat Possum Records, as the lead single from her debut studio album Clean.
She considered herself in a "pathetic" place when writing the song, hopeful to be stronger but finding it difficult to do so.
She explained, "The song and the video are meant to show someone breaking away and taking action, but at the same time, it's only a quick burst of motivation.
"[2] The song's music video, directed by Weird Life, has been described by Mike Katzif of NPR as a "bleakly humorous horror flick illustrating the sudden, heartbreaking ending of a relationship which had long since soured.
"[2] Olivia Horn at Pitchfork too labeled it an "emboldened anthem," complimenting its "charming, twisted guitar riffs" and "breathy multi-tracked vocals.