The song is notable for featuring Queen members Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor on backing vocals.
At the time of its release, "Emotions in Motion" received only modest chart success in the US and was later overshadowed by his next single "Everybody Wants You", which became a significantly bigger hit.
It is built around a simplistic and groovy drum beat and a prominent funk-influenced bass line played by Bobby Chouinard and Doug Lubahn, respectively.
Billboard described it as a "sultry hard rock mood piece, reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and Queen.
"[2] The song's music video, which was shot at the same location as "Everybody Wants You" and just like Squier's others, is mostly a performance piece and received heavy rotation on MTV.