Upon release, the song received positive reviews from music critics. Lyrically, the song talks about sexual desire, though it has been argued that it is actually about a young man coming to terms with his homosexuality, and includes a reference to Madonna's single ' Vogue' (1990). A dance-pop and house song, it has disco and Philadelphia soul influences the bridge features instrumentation from flamenco guitars and castanets. It was included on Madonna's second greatest hits compilation, GHV2 (2001). In Australia and most European countries, the song was released as the album's second single on Novemin the United States, a release was issued on December 8. It was written and produced by both Madonna and Shep Pettibone, with additional writing from Anthony Shimkin.
The song features background vocals from the singer's collaborators Donna De Lory and Niki Haris. ' Deeper and Deeper' is a song by American singer Madonna from her fifth studio album, Erotica (1992).
