[2][3] "Come a Little Closer" marked a continuation of the band's commercial decline on both the American and Canadian Country Singles Chart.

[8] No music video was created to promote the single, however a live performance of the song would later be professionally filmed in Aspecta, Kumamoto, Japan, on October 18, 1992.

With a driving hit-n-go pulse and a plead-of-love theme, the band delivers an unusual "live" approach with "Come a Little Closer".

In addition to an expected fire-tinged harmony blend, this spicy number lends time for a commanding instrumental performance.

Crafty and commercial, the Desert Rose Band offers a seamless blend of country and rock styles..."[13] Randy Lewis of the Los Angeles Times described the song as a "driving rocker", but added ""Come a Little Closer," teeters too close to rock cliche for comfort, something this group avoids for the most part.