Picking up the pieces after a breakup seems like the hardest part of the experience, and sometimes the one thing you need is a remedy. “Remedy” by Dela Kay is about navigating love after a relationship is over and deciding whether or not to give it another shot. There are always consequences but sometimes all you really need is a clear solution. A remedy is something that can correct a wrong or make up for a loss. Relationships can end for many reasons, but there isn’t always a way to mend a broken heart. With wishful thinking and determination, the right remedy can rebuild a relationship. Dela believes this song bridges the gap between introspection and optimism and finding the balance between the two, and the lyrics definitely represent that.
“It’s not real love if it don’t hurt” is the first lyric that opens up the song and when you think about it, it is really complex. In any relationship there are ups and downs. There’s no such thing as a manual or a set of rules for a perfect relationship. Through any challenge that may arise, your love should be the one thing that remains true. However, challenges can either make your love stronger or weaker. This song is about revisiting an old relationship and trying to make it work again. With a past of old lies and harboring feelings of anger, Dela tried to set those aside. She knows that she might be the remedy to this relationship and would be able to get back into her ex's mind. She can be the cure that fixes what was once broken. She doesn’t want to fade away and be a memory in his life, and after everything they went through, she wants to give this failed relationship another chance. Another powerful lyric is “Put my heart on the line just to keep me waiting”. She’s putting herself in a vulnerable position just for there not to be a clear answer on the current status of their relationship. She’s in a state of yearning, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be for her ex, but it could be for a sign of peace and closure.
“Remedy” by Dela Kay is an electrifying alt-pop track about finding the cure for a failed relationship and a broken heart. Produced by Stefano Pigliapoco and Nick Cozine, this track embodies a true pop punk sound, especially from the early 2000s. I also got undertones of retro 80s elements to the song as well. Although this is a post-breakup song, the song is very upbeat and catchy. The chorus has a nice hook that once you listen to it, you’ll be singing it over and over. Dela is an amazing singer, and her voice is perfectly suited for any alternative, punk, indie, or pop sound. The drum is the leading force of the instrumentation and serves as the musical foundation. This song is clearly well-produced and an immediate hit.
Dela Kay is a singer-songwriter currently taking over the Nashville music scene. She received some recognition in 2014 after her collaboration with Grammy winning singer-songwriter and producer Femke Weidema. Through that partnership, she was able to release her first single “9 out of 10” in 2016. She released her 2019 single “All My Love” through Sony Music that sat at the 49th spot on the top 150 global artists chart for Digital Radio Tracker as well as in the top ten for the Top Independent Charts. She has over 11.4k monthly listeners on Spotify and has had many songs reach a successful number of streams on the platform. Dela Kay is a rising star and certainly one to keep your eyes on. Check out “Remedy” and give it a listen!
Written By Alexa LaMalfa
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