Critics and fans have praised the song's timing and its role as a "musical medicine" for post-pandemic anxiety.
“It's an uplifting song about change. About growth. About letting yourself go into the blissful unknown.” American Songwriter · Lizzo Music · 3 years ago Lizzo - About Damn Time (Clean - Lyrics)
: Producers Blake Slatkin and Ricky Reed initially thought the album was finished until they composed a new instrumental starting with four piano chords. When they FaceTimed Lizzo to play it, she told them she would be at the studio in 10 minutes. Critics and fans have praised the song's timing