The song and video were praised by some commentators for their boldly queer sensibilities, but were also the subject of backlash from a number of conservative figures in the United States who deemed the content immoral or harmful to children. The camp, sexually charged music video for the song depicts Lil Nas X in a number of biblically-inspired scenes, including the artist riding a stripper pole to Hell, and giving a lap dance to Satan. The song is noted for its queer themes, including its sexually explicit homosexual lyrics, taking its name from the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name which centers on a gay romance. Written by Lil Nas X along with its producers, Take a Daytrip, Omer Fedi, and Roy Lenzo.

First previewed in a Super Bowl LV commercial in February 2021, the song was released on March 26, 2021, through Columbia Records as the lead single and title track from his debut studio album of the same name. ' Montero (Call Me by Your Name)' is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X. 'Montero (Call Me by Your Name)' on YouTube