The track is built on a "grinding" bassline and features a Middle Eastern-inspired chord progression in .

: By increasing the BPM, the track transforms from a sultry cabaret-style stomp into a chaotic, club-ready anthem that became a viral sensation before its official release. Lyrical Analysis The lyrics tell a literal story of infidelity and adultery.

: Some critics find the lyrics "lackluster" or "shitty," arguing that they glorify cheating or feel "eternally unerotic" despite the song's attempt to be shocking. Critical Reception

Reviewers highlight the drastic shift in Smith's artistic direction, though the results are polarizing.

“it just feels like it's had the legs cut out of it by Sam's eternally unerotic voice... and of course by the constraints of Tik Tok pop.” YouTube · Todd in the Shadows · 3 years ago

: Petras delivers a braggadocio verse as the "other woman," demanding luxury brands like Fendi, Prada, and Balenciaga in exchange for her attention.

: The production is heavily influenced by the late Sophie and PC Music, using metallic synths and sharp percussion that contrast with Smith's typically soulful ballads.

: It incorporates Gregorian-style choir vocals and an "oh-wee-oh" chant that some reviewers have noted as a nod to the winged monkeys in The Wizard of Oz .