Reviews of the track are generally positive regarding its impact, though some critics found the contrast between the subject matter and the music jarring.
Anne-Marie provides the emotive lead vocals, while Clean Bandit delivers their signature mix of electronic beats and string arrangements. Clean Bandit - Rockabye (Lyrics) Ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie
Many praised the song for bringing a serious, underrepresented topic like single motherhood into the mainstream pop landscape. Reviewers from Billboard and other outlets highlighted the infectious beat and the "natural" quality of the vocals. Reviews of the track are generally positive regarding
Unlike many club tracks where he plays a lead party figure, here he acts in a supportive "liminal" role, providing vocal ad-libs that emphasize and validate the mother's hard work. Critical Reception Reviewers from Billboard and other outlets highlighted the
It follows a young mother who works tirelessly—implied through the music video and lyrics as an exotic dancer ("working the nights by the water")—to provide for her young son after the father's departure.