Grady Smith (Muscogee Creek) from Florida draws on numerous sources for his shell gorgets, including designs from Calusa wood carvings.

Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly characterised it as "not-so-innocent" and a "party jam".

Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly says "the slow-burn hook on this self-released breakup ballad is earnestly catchy."

Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly called the song "pretty inspiring" and wrote that "Lovato's raspy, crying-out vocal sounds gorgeous".

Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly praised the video for being simple, saying "There are no electric guitars or goofy story lines here-just simple, raw passion."

Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly thought that the song's "belty pop/rock wheelhouse" should please fans of the sound.

Entertainment Weekly's Grady Smith gave the album a positive (B+) review.

Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly drew comparisons with Avril Lavigne and praised the "undeniable, instantly catchy hook".

Their performance earned positive reviews; Grady Smith of Entertainment Weekly deemed it as "smoky, smooth, soulful, and understated".

Grady Smith for Entertainment Weekly described its lyricism as "terribly misguided" for One Direction's target audience.