The song is written as a soft acoustic ballad. The song was described as a "breathy pop ballad". Hunter called the song a "classic '90s road ballad". James Manning described the song as a "somber" R&B ballad. The song was described by AllMusic as a "seductive, bittersweet ballad". The song has been described as a "slow atmospheric ballad". The song was described as a "massive ballad". This slow, blues influenced ballad was influenced by Janet Planet. Combining a mixture of pop, ballad, country and singer-songwriter style. Hammer songs associated with the "John Henry" ballad, however, are not. Lo described it as a "beautiful, kind of, more poetic ballad" than "Bikini Porn". The album also featured the power ballad "Higher". The album is notable for featuring Ratt's only power ballad, "Givin' Yourself Away". The "apocalyptic" power ballad shows influences from 70s British rock. Idolator's Mike Wass labeled it a "dreamy ballad".