described as a "restrained melodic rasp" with a "whispery and vulnerable delivery" by rock website Loudwire. Guitar World described the song as a mix between "a more surreal Smashing Pumpkins" and a "less electronic Radiohead". Lyrically, the song was described by Rolling Stone magazine as being about "societal failures" and how long-term planning has been replaced by "futile attempts at instant gratification". The website noted that while earlier lyrics expressed a sense of defeat, such as "We have been overrun by our animal desire/ Addicts of the immediate keep us obedient and unaware", latter lyrics showed some hope, such as "Time to put the silicon obsession down/ Take a look around, find a way in the silence", though more as passing thoughts than as a rallying cry. Howerdel described the song as being about "overcoming the slide into the numb", contrary to the prior song released from their fourth studio album, "The Doomed", which was meant "as a wakeup call". Journalists noted that allusions to the "silicon obsession" seemed to allude the band speaking out against smart phones and social media in favor of personal interactions as well. Reception Metal Sucks praised the song, concluding that it is "a bit chill for my tastes, although I know that's where the band is at creatively right now. Still, it certainly sounds like APC, so longtime fans should be happy with it. Loudwire listed it as one of the best rock songs of 2018 as of July, and as their best hard rock song of 2018 at year end. Personnel Credits adapted from CD liner notes. Band Maynard James Keenan – lead vocals Billy Howerdel – guitar, bass, keyboards Jeff Friedl – drums Production Dave Sardy Charts References 2018 songs 2018 singles A Perfect Circle songs Song recordings produced by Dave Sardy Songs written by Maynard James Keenan Songs written by Billy Howerdel