

Levine and the production team the Monsters and the Strangerz produced the song. The song was written by Maroon 5's lead singer Adam Levine, Stefan Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Michael Pollack, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Jon Bellion, and Vincent Ford. "Memories" is based on " Canon in D Major" by German composer Johann Pachelbel. It was listed as one of the worst songs of 2019 by Spin magazine. The song divided critics, with many panning its production but others calling it "sweet". Lyrically, the song pays homage to the memories of a loved one who has since passed. " Memories" is a song by American band Maroon 5, released through 222 and Interscope Records on September 20, 2019, as the lead single from the band's seventh studio album Jordi.
