It's obviously a love song between two people, but it's meant to carry over, and at the end in the reprise it is more blatant [that rock 'n' roll rather than romance is what the singer wants to keep alive].

[5] Cash Box noted that the song is "a return to [DeYoung's] soft romantic side" after the more futuristic "Mr. Roboto" and that guitarist Tommy Shaw "breaks up the weak-kneed plea with sturdy rock guitar work.

"[6] AllMusic critic Mike DeGagne considered it one of Styx's best singles, saying that it "almost captures the same endearing qualities as their number one hit, 'Babe', did four years earlier.

"[1] The Morning Call said that DeYoung's lead vocal sounded like Neil Sedaka and the song was similar to previous Styx ballads.

[7] Rapid City Journal critic Tim Gebhart called it a "beautiful ballad in the traditional Styx vein.

The reprise of the track was more to do with not letting rock and roll die and had a teaser of the riff to "Mr. Roboto" before ending like a 50s rocker with Tommy Shaw singing the first section and DeYoung the finale.