About.com ranked the song at number 27 on its list of the 'Top 100 Pop Songs of 2002', two places behind the album's title track. The song was again ranked at number 27 on the 2003 list, due to it being released in the United States during that year. Music Week felt that the song showed Bedingfield's "sensitive side", and that the song "showcases his vocal range to stunning effect."
About.com ranked the song at number 27 on its list of the 'Top 100 Pop Songs of 2002', just behind the album's title track. The song was also ranked at number 27 on the 2003 list, as it was released in the US that year. Music Week felt that the song revealed Bedingfield's "emotional side" and his impressive vocal range.