Far from just a club track, the lyrics depict a deeper yearning for a partner to do the "dance of life" with. It was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam (the duo behind "How Will I Know") and produced by Narada Michael Walden .
Released on , the song was a deliberate move by Clive Davis and Arista Records to give Houston a more upbeat, accessible sound following her debut album's success. Far from just a club track, the lyrics
A quintessential 80s dance-pop anthem, the song features a synthesized arrangement that initially drew comparisons to Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun". Far from just a club track