According to Kyle Anderson of MTV, the song found Houston hitting an "incredible groove".
Composed by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the song was originally intended for Janet Jackson, but she passed on it.
The lyrics speak about the protagonist trying to discern if a boy she likes will ever like her back.
The song became Houston's second number one single on the United States Billboard Hot 100.
The track became Houston's first chart topper on the Canadian RPM Singles Chart.