Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune have noted its "clever orchestrations" while also calling it a "jovially longing" piece of musical optimism.
Many critics and fans, such as those at DVDTalk, praise the song as a "perfect musical number" and an energetic standout that evokes the spirit of The Jungle Book's "The Bare Necessities". When We're Human
Dreams of being human just to play jazz alongside the greats in New Orleans. Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune
The track is a collaborative performance by Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Bruno Campos (Naveen), and Michael-Leon Wooley (Louis). Character Perspectives The track is a collaborative performance by Anika
Longs for his previous lifestyle of carefree parties and shallow romance.
The lyrics highlight the starkly different values of the three leads:
Composed by Randy Newman , the song is a high-energy tribute to traditional New Orleans jazz.