Writing for The Edge, Hannah Mylrea rated the song 9/10 and complimented the duo's dynamism, deeming it 'another massive summer hit'. Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song four stars out of five, praising its 'infectious, soul-soaked piano line and beats more vibrant than Rio de Janeiro's finest carnival floats'.
'Can't Hold Us' received critical acclaim. The song runs for 4 minutes and 18 seconds and is in the key of E minor, with a fast tempo of 146 beats per minute. The song was also listed as 'The Most-Streamed Song of 2013' by Spotify. The music video was nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014. It is also their third consecutive number-one single in Australia. In May 2013, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it their second number-one hit in the United States. The song was a sleeper hit, gaining more attention in 20. ' Can't Hold Us' is a song written and performed by American hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring American singer Ray Dalton, originally released on August 16, 2011, as the second single from the duo's debut album The Heist (2012).
