Deborah Evans Price of Billboard magazine referred to it as a "love gone wrong" song.

Deborah Evans Price of Billboard wrote that the song had an "infectious" melody and "lots of energy."

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably calling it "the perfect summertime hit."

Deborah Evans Price of Billboard described it as "potent".

Deborah Evans Price of Billboard gave it a positive review, saying that it "may be his most risky venture yet."

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "slow and pretty ballad."

Deborah Evans Price gave a positive review in Billboard, calling it "lighthearted" and "engaging".

Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling the production "light and breezy."

Deborah Evans Price of Billboard magazine gave the single a favorable review and called it an "enchanting offering".

Deborah Evans Price gave the song a mostly-positive review, calling it a "solid performance" but saying that she considered its storyline implausible.