
In Germany, "EveryTime I Cry" debuted on the Offizielle Deutsche Charts at number 90 on the chart dated August 6, 2021. On the Norwegian VG-lista, the song peaked at number 39. "EveryTime I Cry" peaked at number seven on the Polish Airplay Top 100 chart dated August 28, 2021. Shaad D'Souza of Paper described the song as an "undeniably uplifting banger" and positively compared it to Max's 2020 song " My Head & My Heart". The New York Times writer Jon Caramanica positively compared "EveryTime I Cry" to the discography of Dua Lipa. Carolyn Droke of Uproxx considered the song to be "electrifying". Writing for BroadwayWorld, Sarah Jae Leiber acknowledged that "EveryTime I Cry" is "an undisputed summer smash" and an "adrenaline-fueled track", opining that it is "pure electropop perfection". The lyrics describe the impact of women's empowerment during difficult situations, which consequently allows a person to courageously confront their emotions.

The chorus contains house elements and climaxes into a "groovy beat". It opens with synthesizers and uses a piano. "EveryTime I Cry" is a house and electropop song. The song was written by Max, Caroline Pennell, Lauren Aquilina, and producers Cirkut and Sean Myer. "EveryTime I Cry" was released on June 8, 2021, which was accompanied by a lyric video on YouTube. However, she later declared that the song is "a bridge" between Heaven & Hell and her sophomore album, citing the growth of individuals through the difficulties of 2020. She announced the release date and cover art of the song on June 3, 2021, and stated that it is a "continuation" of her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell (2020). On May 12, 2021, Max uploaded a portion of "EveryTime I Cry" on Twitter. It was compared to previous music videos by TLC and Shakira.


An accompanying music video was directed by Max and Charlotte Rutherford and depicts the singer on the desert which transforms into a lush landscape with her tears. The song peaked at number seven in Poland and at number 99 in the United Kingdom. "EveryTime I Cry" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the upbeat production.

It consists of a piano with synthesizers, and lyrics describing the effect of women's empowerment during difficult situations. The house and electropop song was written by Max, Caroline Pennell, Lauren Aquilina, and producers Cirkut and Sean Myer. " EveryTime I Cry" is a song by American singer Ava Max, released on June 8, 2021, through Atlantic Records.
