Remedy

“Remedy” is a song by British singer-songwriter Adele from her third studio album, 25, released on November 20, 2015. Appearing as the fifth track on the album, the song is a tender piano-led ballad that highlights Adele’s ability to communicate powerful emotions through a relatively restrained musical arrangement. Rather than relying on elaborate production, “Remedy” places the focus on Adele’s distinctive vocal performance and the reassuring message at the heart of the song.
The song explores the idea of being a source of comfort and emotional support for someone during difficult moments. Its central theme revolves around devotion, protection, and the willingness to remain beside a loved one when life becomes challenging. This gives “Remedy” a different emotional character from some of Adele’s best-known heartbreak songs. Instead of concentrating primarily on separation or regret, the track communicates reassurance and commitment.
Adele co-wrote “Remedy” with Ryan Tedder, the singer, songwriter, producer, and OneRepublic frontman who has collaborated with Adele across her career. Their collaboration fits naturally within the reflective atmosphere of 25, an album that examines relationships, adulthood, memory, family, and the changes that come with moving into a new stage of life. Ryan Tedder is also among the credited producers on 25.
Musically, “Remedy” is built around a gentle piano-centered arrangement that leaves considerable space for Adele’s voice. The understated production allows the emotional progression of the performance to remain at the forefront. Adele begins with a controlled and intimate delivery before allowing the vocal intensity to grow, giving the song the gradual emotional build associated with many of her ballads.
Within the sequencing of 25, “Remedy” follows “When We Were Young” and comes before “Water Under the Bridge.” Its position provides another reflective moment in the first half of the record while developing the album’s broader themes of love, emotional connection, and maturity. Adele’s official store confirms “Remedy” as the fifth track in the album’s 11-song standard tracklist. Adele US Store
The wider album became one of the defining releases of Adele’s career. 25 later won Album of the Year at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, with Ryan Tedder among the producers credited for the record. “Remedy” therefore forms part of an album that achieved both major commercial visibility and significant industry recognition.