Dave Sholin from the "Gavin Report" commented that it was "time to take it downtempo, and this standout track from "Aquarium" contains all the elements necessary to quickly float to the top. More than a handful of PDs and MDs consider this ballad to have Number One potential. This is an impressive display of the Danish group's versatility." Bob Waliszewski of "Plugged In" noted that it deal with "regrets over unfaithfulness with a desire for reconciliation". Pop Rescue said "Turn Back Time" is the best song of their career, adding that "here, Lene shows off her vocal range beautifully, and it's great to hear her pitched against the soft beats, piano, and gentle synths without some randomly thrown in 'eye-pee-eye-ohs. Perfect." Dave Fawbert from "ShortList" described it as "one of the all-time great lost pop classics. No ifs, no buts, no irony, just a glorious, timeless piece of songwriting."