Critics largely praised the song for its production and vocal delivery, though some found certain lyrical choices polarizing.
Many reviewers highlighted Cabello's ability to transition from a soft, breathy falsetto in the verses to a booming, belt-heavy chorus. Rolling Stone even ranked it as the 4th best song of 2018, calling it a "gigantic electro ballad" that proved she could handle any genre. Camila Cabello - Never Be the Same
A duet version featuring country singer Kane Brown was released in late April 2018, adding a new "layer of intrigue" to the track. Critics largely praised the song for its production
It has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming one of her most successful solo tracks alongside "Havana" and "Señorita". A duet version featuring country singer Kane Brown
“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