Written by Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, the song was released in 1997, as the lead single from their album Cowboy.

Ned Raggett from AllMusic stated that the song "has an attractive air to it, with a nicely sweeping chorus, but feels a little too relaxed, not as flat out energetic as it could be.

"[3] Larry Flick from Billboard described it as a "sweet midtempo ballad", and noted that Love to Infinity has remixed the tune into "a festive disco anthem that will easily nudge it into the winner's circle of clubland and maybe even pop/crossover radio."

He wrote that Andy Bell "is the picture of suave and soulful romance, displaying a mature way with words, while partner Vince Clarke is as shrewd a melody writer as ever.

[1] Chris Gerard from Metro Weekly wrote "With lush keyboards and sublime vocal harmonies, 'In My Arms' is one of Erasure's most beautiful singles.