"[5] Simon Lloyd of the Reading Evening Post described it as "a tad snappier" than Tikaram's previous releases, but added that it "retains the earthiness and soul that has become her trademark".

He added, "Getting so simple, so involved is a big achievement for this artist, helped with a swathe of violins, which give it some muted, Latino passion – not a terrific distance away from Al Martino's swoonsome 'Blue Spanish Eyes'.

"[7] Steve Stewart of Aberdeen Press and Journal gave the single three stars and wrote, "Tikaram seems to be trying to adopt the female Leonard Cohen tag.

[10] Paul Lester of Melody Maker was critical of the song, stating it meant "having to suffer this dreadful navel-scrutinising woman witter on about her private life again" and also questioning "how anyone can convey emotional torment with such a feeble-hearted lack of conviction".

"[12] In a review of Everybody's Angel, Helen A.S. Popkin of the Tampa Bay Times wrote, "Tikaram sings about the matters of living, transcending the material world by illustrating her songs with the grace of emotion.