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'' (2017). Remixes for the single were released the same month.

Composition

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song with a length of three minutes and forty two seconds. The song lyrically talks about wanting honesty in a relationship that no longer feels genuine. The song was penned by Ryan, Kyle Shearer, and Nathaniel Campany, while Valley Girl handled the production of the song.

Critical reception

Ariella Kozin of ''We Are the Guard'' wrote that the song marks a "sweet spot that makes a hit song—it's vulnerable, but not without a glamorous mask."

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from Tidal. *

– lead vocals, songwriting * Kyle Shearer – songwriting, record engineering * Nathaniel Campany – songwriting * Valley Girl – production * Mitch McCarthy – mix engineering * Justin Shturtz – master engineering

Release history

References

{{authority control 2017 songs Columbia Records singles Songs written by Phoebe Ryan Songs written by Nate Campany