Famed songwriter Desmond Child also recorded a version for his only album Discipline (1991).
The song was produced by Neil C. Gregorio, and published by Warner Music Philippines.
Upon release, the song was met with positive reviews, being included by music critics as one of the favorite tracks in Nina's albums.
Ginnie Faustino-Galgana of Titik Pilipino picked the song as one of her favorites on Nina Live!
[6] Another Titik Pilipino review by Resty Odon praised the song, saying "What I positively enjoyed, though, is 'I Don't Want to Be Your Friend'.
[7] The video features the sexy side of Nina, wearing bikini and portraying a model with a complicated relationship with the shoot photographer.