Critical response[edit]
Jeff Benajmin from Fuse noted that the song contains a "powerful message" while the composition was evocative of her "biting" ballads like "Dope".[7] Brennan Carly from Spin said the song "highlights [Gaga]'s evocative voice" and is similar in tone to "Speechless" and "Gypsy".[6] While reviewing the documentary, Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter said that the song provided "an extra jolt of poignancy" in the film.[6] Lauren Valenti from Marie Claire described the track as "robust and orchestral", adding that the lyrics "command attention". She complimented the choice of Gaga singing the track, due to the singer's connection to sexual abuse.[10] Bradley Stern from MuuMuse also compared it to "Dope" and "Speechless", while comparing the strings arrangement to music of Lana Del Rey. Stern described it as a "massive production" complimenting the lyrics for being straightforward.[11] For Manohla Dargis of The New York Times, Dick was able to successfully change the sombre mood of the documentary with the inclusion of the song.[12]
