the song received acclaim from music critics. mike wass of idolator called it "surprisingly upbeat", praising it as "catchy, full of glorious pop hooks and undeniably feel-good." julian de valliere of "popcrush" called it "a commanding, almost guttural-sounding slice of stuttering electro-pop, with lines punctuated by [literal!] snarls and sharp exhalations" and "it's a nonstop showcase of brilliant melodies and mastiff-sized hooks". robin murray of clash magazine spoke positively of the track, saying "it's a fascinating piece of multi-faceted pop [...] bright, shimmering on the surface, banks is never afraid to delve a little deeper, adding layers of darkness to her songwriting". shaad d'souza of "abc" triple j described the song as a "summer jam".