Reception[edit]

The song received positive reviews from critics, although Anthony Kiedis' vocals drew confusion from critics, with some likening it to an Irish accent^[7] or pirate accent.^[8] Kiedis explained that the accent was a tribute to Welsh singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon,^[9] whom the band's former guitarist Josh Klinghoffer had recorded with on her fifth studio album, Reward, and performed with in the experimental musical collective Banana. Vulture praised the song, saying that it has "everything you'd want with a Chilis joint — ethereal riffs noodling along, wonderfully nonsensical lyrics, and a music video that has Anthony Kiedis disrobing at the midway point".^[8]


Frusciante's guitar work was particularly praised, and was likened to his work on the band's 2006 album Stadium Arcadium.^[10] Consequence lauded Frusciante's "signature guitar sound", noting that it "links perfectly with Flea’s energetic bass work and steps out for multiple solos. And not only that, Frusciante's anthemic backup vocals have returned, amplifying the song's chorus to create a wide screen, stadium worthy effect."^[11]


Producer Rick Rubin's return was also highlighted by Clash, who compared the single to the band's earlier work, with its "funky melodies and heavy rock weaved throughout".^[12]