The lyrics establish with materialism, with Madonna asking for a rich and affluent life, and solely wanting to date males who can provide her this. Madonna said the idea of the song was indicative of her life at that time, and she preferred it as a result of she felt it was provocative. Dave Karger from Entertainment Weekly, while reviewing the album in 1995, felt that the track came off a bit repetitious and immature when in comparison with the present context. Alfred Soto from Stylus Magazine in contrast the music with "Everything She Wants" by Wham! Author Rikky Rooksby, in his guide The complete Guide to the Music of Madonna, in contrast the tune with those of Cyndi Lauper due to Madonna's shrill voice in the music. Madonna has performed the song in 5 of her world tours; most of her performances of the song on tour are mimicries of the song's music video. For example, a group of 20 American colonels can arrive and spend just a few hours at a "battle school" to check-in and board their tour bus. With its submit-disco model, the beat of the track is paying homage to the Jacksons' "Can You feel It", which appeared on their 1980 album Triumph.
