The lyrics provide hope and promise through Underwood's belief that one will reunite with every fallen loved one in the afterlife.

The song's opening consists of a solo piano, followed by a backing chorus and band kicking in shortly after.

Of the three songs that Underwood, Hodges, and Lindsey co-wrote for the film, the workers behind the project opted to choose "There's a Place For Us."

[7] Liv Carter of Urban Country News gave the song a "thumbs up", adding "what pulls it over the line however, and presumably why it has become a fan-favorite, is its sincerity in wishing to bring comfort and Underwood’s confident performance.

"[8] Jonathan Keefe of Slant Magazine was less favorable, saying that "the chorus of power ballad "See You Again" is marred by dated, campy arena-rock clichés.

[14] She served as closing headliner at CMA Music Festival on June 9, 2013, and included the song in her set.

[15] On June 5, 2013, she paid tribute to the victims who lost their lives in tornados that devastated Oklahoma on May 20, performing the song at the CMT Music Awards and donating $1 million toward relief efforts.

[22] It showed the aftermaths of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the September 11 attacks and the 2013 Moore, Oklahoma, tornado, along with various reunions, and YouTube footage that includes a Kodiak bear waving.