The song received generally positive reviews from music critics upon its release. Gil Kaufman from
Billboard noted that the song "perfectly blends Brandy's signature breathy, sultry vocals and Caesar's soulful singing."
The Daily Californian praised the song in its review of Caesar's album, comparing it to Caesar's
duet with R&B singer H.E.R., calling the song "sweet and sanguine," while noting that vocally "Caesar's siren cadence melds delectably into Brandy's low, riff-filled croons." Robin Murray for
Clash Music also praised the song, calling it the "perfect collaboration" and a "neat balance between raw youth and experience." Holly Gordon of the
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation also gave the song a positive review, calling it a "slow burn of an earworm that is begging for a smooth set of repeats." In a dissatisfied review of Caesar's album,
Vice gave the song a positive review, specifically praising Brandy's vocals and contribution, noting Brandy's "growling passion," saying that she sounds "as youthful as she did [on albums like 1998's
Never Say Never]. Overall,
Vice concluded that the song "is a great reminder for anyone who had ever discounted her legacy in R&B".
Now regarded the song "one of the simplest songs
on the album," but also referred to it as "one of the best [songs on the album]." ==Release and impact==