[5] According to Joseph Timmons of Seattle Post Intelligencer, the song is a "warning to not take the man you love for granted.

"[6] Casandra Armour of vintagerock.com described the lyrics as having the singer pleading on behalf of a friend who has "a lot of swag but not much substance" but "just needs a chance to grow.

"[7] Cronin has said that the song is based on the experiences of all the band members and is basically a plea to all their girlfriends to have patience with them.

[4] Allmusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine remarked on the song's "insistent beat.

"[12] Record World said that "pounding drums, ringing guitars and synthesizer swooshes surround Kevin Cronin's lead vocal cry.