Rikky Rooksby, in his book "The Complete Guide to the Music of Madonna" called the song "a little escapism". Dawn Keetley in his book "Public Women, Public Words " called the song one of Madonna's most perfect songs capturing her inner emotional life. William McKeen called the song "tranquil" and ""Up on the Roof" type imaginary escapes from the city snarl, the kind of Latin-flavored sweets that Blondie could never resist." Ken Barnes of "Creem" wrote the song is "no "Open Your Heart", but its lilting (yet reflective) quality transcends the south-of-the-border cliches."