The song's core message is one of .

: Critics often highlight Ruffin's "vocal gymnastics," specifically a moment where he leaps an entire octave into a magical falsetto while singing "...breaks my heart". The Reggae Revival: Bitty McLean

Originally recorded for his album Who I Am , this track is considered David Ruffin's biggest solo hit .

: Released in October 1975, the single reached #1 on the US R&B charts and #9 on the Billboard Pop charts, selling over a million copies.