About the song, the rapper said, "Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me. It's crazy to see my music in a movie that's been part of so many people's childhoods, including mine."[3]
In an interview with People, the rapper said the song was a bit of a challenge to make, as they had to stick to the script and there was certain "SpongeBob-related words" they had to say.[4]
Composition
Music
Stardust Magazine described the beat as "bouncy" and "underwater-ready".[5]
Lyrics
Lyrically, the song includes "aquatic puns" and references to the SpongeBob SquarePants TV show. Fran Hoepfner of Vulture described the "SpongeBob big guy pants okay" lyric as "memorable", "direct", "straightforward", "not lying to you", "aspirational", and "daring the listener to step outside their comfort zone, just as Ice Spice is doing by making a song for an animated movie."[6]
Critical reception
Jeff Ihaza of Rolling Stone said the song has the "wholesomeness of a Bronx drillCocomelon", additionally adding that it "achieves something that only Ice Spice can. Despite her detractors' endless commitment to hating, Ice Spice is a fixture of the current era precisely because she embodies the times. Her lyrical efficiency and appreciation for more ambient space on tracks allow the songs to flow seamlessly on feeds burdened by the weight of everything all at once."[7]
Music video
The music video was released on November 14, 2025.[8] It features the rapper riding an underwater roller coaster,[9] and includes her animated character and scenes from the film.[10]
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