[2] The song received positive reviews from critics who praised its outlaw production vibe and Paslay's confident performance.

The accompanying music video was directed by Wes Edwards and features screen tests of various women dressed in different outfits.

Dukes felt that "the industrial rhythm section and vocal effects strip the traditional edge from this song and provide an outlaw vibe that Paslay seems very comfortable taking forward.

"[3] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the song four and a half stars out of five, calling it "a moody, melodic slice of modern Country music with an inviting melody and a sing-a-long chorus."

"[4] "Song About a Girl" debuted at number 50 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of March 15, 2014.