It was written and produced by Rich Harrison for Braxton's sixth studio album, Libra (2005).

[1] Lyrically, it has Braxton singing about her plans to be free from a night of matrimonial responsibilities.

[3] Miami New Times critic Rich Juzwiak found that "Harrison gives Toni Braxton exactly what she needs to get her groove back on "Take This Ring," which counts as her best track since 2000's "He Wasn't Man Enough."

Against subdued go-go that would befuddle Amerie, Brax takes off her wedding ring and approaches her inner hoochie with finesse.

"[2] Doug Rule from Metro Weekly called the song "a party band jam, featuring festive live percussion.