Cleopatra (Weezer song)

A jangly Egyptian-themed song,^[2] "Cleopatra" is described as a throwback to Weezer's classic sound.^[3] The song starts with acoustic strums, a harmonica, and subdued vocals. It builds up into a heavier song, containing a guitar solo and dual guitars.^[4] Chris Coplan at Consequence of Sound characterized the song as sounding more like Weezer (1994) than Pinkerton.^[5]

Carolyn Menyes at Music Times comments that "it seems like the band has finally returned to form after all these years", citing "Cleopatra" as an example.^[1] Dandiel Kreps of Rolling Stone declared "The track recalls the band's earlier albums", citing the production by Ric Ocasek.^[6] At Consequence of Sound, Chris Coplan states that "Weezer keep things interesting by imbuing the track with a healthy dose of experience and cynicism, adding new layers to a sound that can occasionally be all too familiar."^[5] Karina Starobina from Gigwise described the song "as much a perfect soundtrack for a college pool party as any other Weezer song you have ever heard.". Starobina also comments they don't want Weezer to change.^[7]