"[4] Classic Rock critic Malcolm Dome described the theme as a "tale of a musician who’s caught in a mental trap of his own making, and is desperate to break out of his misery.

"[6] St. Joseph News-Press critic Conrad Bibens described the lyrics as being "straight-forward reflections on love," as with many of the songs on Double Vision and in this case expressing "amazement that [things are] going awry.

[10] Rolling Stone critic Ken Tucker praised Gramm's vocal performance as a "charming" "McCartney-like coo.

[8] Dome rated it as Foreigner's 5th most underrated song, praising the "claustrophobic atmosphere, the "slowly swelling rhythms," and Jones' lead guitar playing.

[5] Stereo Review critic Joel Vance found it similar to the 1967 Lovin' Spoonful song "Six O'Clock.