In the 2017 book Stars of 90's Dance Pop: 29 Hitmakers Discuss Their Careers by James Arena, he explained on the new sound of the song: "'It's My Life' and another hit off the second album, 'Sing Hallelujah!

"[5] "It's My Life" made a huge impact on the charts in Europe, becoming one of Dr. Alban's most successful songs to date.

In addition, the single entered the top 10 in Denmark (3), Finland (5), Greece (2), Ireland (2), Norway (6), Portugal (9), Switzerland (2) and the United Kingdom.

"This time, however, he aims for mainstream approval with a gem of a jam that carefully skirts the line dividing hi-NRG and rave sectors.

"[10] Alan Jones from Music Week commented, "A highly commercial house track, recorded in Sweden, it's basically a West Indian accented rap punctuated at regular intervals by a catchy chorus.

Murthi from New Straits Times described the song as "a righteous declaration of independence" and added that it shows "a genuine attempt at depth.

"[11] NME ranked "It's My Life" number five in their list of "Top Five Euro-Hits of All Time" in December 1993, writing, ""Stop bugging me!"

"[1] Mark Frith from Smash Hits complimented it as "a half-decent Euro-pop tune" that "will be remembered as an essential part of the music of summer '92.