Larry Flick from Billboard felt that the song "should ignite across-the-board radio interest, much in the same way as the mega "Come To My Window" did."

He added, "Tortured romance is what Etheridge does best, and she offers up a heaping dose of sexually charged tension and yearning—topped with just enough philosophical focus to drive the song to its necessary climax.

Rockers will dig the now-familiar blend of Etheridge's growl and the clang of guitars, while popsters will find the hook too tasty for words.

"[2] The accompanying music video for "I Want to Come Over", directed by Pam Thomas, was shot on-location at an old hotel in Los Angeles, California.

[1] To keep him out of the areas of the building where they were filming, the director and crew gave the man a bottle of Chivas Regal whiskey.