Despite its violent lyrical themes, the song features a "sunny" and relaxed delivery over a riddim with plucky Spanish guitars and castanets, creating a suspenseful "showdown at high noon" atmosphere.
Critics noted the clever contrast between the upbeat major-key melody and the "stone-cold insults" delivered by Popcaan. On platforms like Genius and SoundCloud, fans often refer to it as an "Unruly anthem" and a staple of 2017 dancehall clashes. Popcaan - Stray Dog
The track was a "clap back" following two diss tracks from Alkaline that insulted Popcaan's high-profile friendships, specifically with Drake .