Reviewers and fans often debate the song's "experimental" nature compared to the global smash "Havana."
The track features a heavy drum hook that pays homage to The Ronettes' 1963 classic "Be My Baby," a detail frequently noted for adding depth to the song's "dark pop" sound.
“Am I the only one who can NOT stand that screechy, high-pitched, auto tune vocal thing? NicoTINE, HeroIN, morphINE! Blegh.” Reddit · r/popheads · 8 years ago Key Achievements Camila Cabello - Never Be the Same
“It’s a bit on the experimental side, so it shows that Camila has the potential to create songs that aren’t generic or fit a regular pop mold.” Album of the Year
Critics largely praised the song for its production and vocal delivery, though some found certain lyrical choices polarizing. Reviewers and fans often debate the song's "experimental"
The lyrics describe a "pain-is-pleasure" addiction to love, famously comparing a partner to nicotine, heroin, and morphine. While many fans found this "sultry" and "addictive," some critics, like those at USA Today, felt the lyrics were "frequently indecipherable" or "overproduced". Community Perspectives
A duet version featuring country singer Kane Brown was released in late April 2018, adding a new "layer of intrigue" to the track. famously comparing a partner to nicotine
It has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming one of her most successful solo tracks alongside "Havana" and "Señorita".