Produced by Trent Willmon , the track is characterized by a traditional country sound that avoids modern "marketing gimmicks".
While Johnson did not write the track—it was penned by songwriters Brett James and Tony Lane —he has frequently stated that the lyrics mirrored his own life journey.
The song is a "true country love song" about the various hardships, mistakes, and "detours" a person faces before finally finding their lifelong partner. Cody Johnson - On My Way To You (Official Audio)
The arrangement features prominent fiddle (played by Jenee Fleenor ) and steel guitar , staying true to Johnson's neo-traditionalist roots.
It debuted at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart, moving 18,000 units in its first week. Produced by Trent Willmon , the track is
Cody chose the song because of its vivid imagery—he mentioned that he could "see the truck" and "smell that sweet perfume" immediately upon hearing the demo. Production and Sound
Johnson has dedicated the song to his wife, Brandi, noting that all the "hell he's caused" and "love he's lost" was worth it to eventually see her smile. The arrangement features prominent fiddle (played by Jenee
The track has been certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA, representing over 2,000,000 equivalent units in the United States.