 On January 25, 2019, the UK's Zero Suicide Alliance sent out an open letter, condemning the song's lyrics of "perpetuating existing stereotypes" that further stigmatize the illness, as well as attempts by Irish mental health organizations to ban the song from radio airplay in Ireland.In response to the accusations, Max denied the claims in a 2019 interview with "Vanity Fair", stating that it was about several gaslighting experiences with men.She defended the use of the word, stating that it has "a deeper meaning", and wanted the music video to be a theatrical experience for everyone.