
Editor David Browne praised Jackson's delivery, writing, 'when his voice isn't competing with drum machines, it's menacing on the creepy Give In to Me (his best-ever shot at hard rock).' Alan Light of reviewed the song: 'Give In to Me' flirts with something more disturbing as Jackson sings, 'Don't try to understand me/Just simply do the things I say' in a grittier, throaty voice while Slash's guitar whips and soars behind him.' Critical response 'Give In to Me' received positive reviews from contemporary music critics.

It has a moderately slow tempo of 87 beats per minute. Composition This song is written in the of.The single release's B-sides include the album versions of ' and '. The single was released in Europe, Australia and New Zealand only. Some suggest that the song, also considered a ballad, has an aggressive sexual flavor.


Stylistically, 'Give In to Me' is a which featured guitarist. The single peaked at number one in New Zealand for four consecutive weeks, and at number two on the.
