[5] Larry Flick from Billboard described it as a "immediately memorable, lyrically smart rhythm ballad" and added that "within an arrangement that smoothly builds from a subtle, finger-snappin' pop groove to a dramatic, rock-edged climax, Arena comes on strong with a voice that is a diva hybrid of Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Olivia Newton-John.

"[1] James Richliano from The Boston Globe wrote that the singer "marries her powerhouse vocals to a smoky dance beat laced with edgy lyrics of a diva on the verge.

[7] In 2017, The Daily Telegraph listed it as one of 21 Best Power Ballads in 2017, describing it as a "smooth, sultry plea of a woman trapped in an unhealthy relationship".

Since she's now a gold seller in her native Australia, and funky grooves are a game without frontiers by nature, you shouldn't sit back and wait.

[12] People Magazine stated that "wrapped in the glow of love, she turns in a muscular vocal on this rhythmic power ballad, effortlessly stretching her octave-leaping soprano."

They added that Arena "possesses some valuable vocal assets: the pitch-perfect clarity of Celine Dion and the girlish sensuality of early Olivia Newton-John.

In a room now fully lit, Arena opens a window and throws out menswear and various things from the apartment that remind her of the bitter past.

[14] As for the U.S. version, it shows Arena is inside the large den or dungeon wrapped in vines; that was directed by Randee Saint Nicholas.