The song garnered positive reviews from critics who praised the suggestive lyrics for sounding sexy and for being a great non-sellout single.

The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and has sold 932,000 copies in the United States as of November 2015.

[4] When Young elaborated on his own relationship, they decided to write a song about a woman who, despite getting dressed up for going out on a date, is "just as excited to get home" and have sex.

She described the song as "pleasingly radio-friendly without feeling like a sell-out, and it should catapult Young into the very small club of successful country reality competition winners.

"[7] In 2017, Billboard contributor Chuck Dauphin put "Gettin' You Home" at number seven on his top 10 list of Young's best songs.

[2] At the 53rd Grammy Awards, "Gettin' You Home" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance but lost to Keith Urban's "'Til Summer Comes Around".

When she opens the door, she sees that Young is carrying a pizza box and a six-pack case of beer (meaning it's a night at her home).