It was written by Peter Cox and Richard Drummie, and produced by Gary Stevenson.

[4][5] For its release as a single, the song was given a remix by the American synth-pop duo the System.

[6] Upon release, Cash Box listed the song as one of their feature picks during August 1985 and commented: "With moderate success from its first two singles, this versatile and astute British group's latest release is an R&B tinged song which shows soul and heart.

"[1] In a review of the 12" single, Cash Box said: "Go West's most R&B flavored cut is here remixed by the System and the result is a Hall & Oates-ish version guaranteed to be a strong urban player.

"[9] In the Digital Audio's Guide to Compact Discs, a review of the album noted: "The singles "We Close Our Eyes" and "Call Me" attack you with greater clarity and more drive than you'll hear on the radio.