Heartache Medication

About this song

Jon Pardi wrote the song with Natalie Hemby and Barry Dean, and he has said it came out of a writer's retreat in Los Angeles. It was released on May 20, 2019, a day after he appeared on the American Idol season finale, and it became the first single from his third album, which took its name from the song. Pardi said the title was chosen because the record is meant to make sad listeners feel good.

What it's about

The song follows a man drinking at a dive bar to get over a breakup, but its upbeat, two-step feel makes it more cheerful than mournful. Pardi describes it as a feel-good kind of medication: he has moved on and is happy about it.

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Fun facts

• Covered once, including “Heartache Medication by Luke Laird, Lori McKenna & Barry Dean”.
• Written by Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby and Jon Pardi.
• Produced by Bart Butler, Ryan Gore and Jon Pardi.