Medicine (Megan Moroney song)
| "Medicine" | |
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| Song by Megan Moroney | |
| from the album Cloud 9 | |
| Released | February 20, 2026 |
| Genre | Country pop |
| Length | 3:11 |
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| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Kristian Bush |
"Medicine" is a song by American country music singer Megan Moroney, released on February 20, 2026, from her third studio album Cloud 9. It was written by Moroney herself, Connie Harrington, Jessie Jo Dillon and Jessi Alexander and produced by Kristian Bush.
Background
In an interview on The Highway, Megan Moroney stated that she had originally planned to base her third album around the song and title the album Medicine, but later changed the title to Cloud 9.[1]
Composition
The song has been described as a blend of Megan Moroney's "classic emo cowgirl rock" and country pop.[2] It is composed of snare drums, piano and a guitar break,[3] which alternates between electric and steel guitar. The lyrics find Moroney addressing an unfaithful boyfriend, who has not contacted her for three days and been flirting with other women. She retaliates by giving her number to another man, a football quarterback, and dancing with him. The chorus plays on the phrase "taste of your own medicine", with her mockingly asking her ex-boyfriend about his feelings as he experiences the same treatment he has inflicted on her. The concept is continued in the next verse. Later, she expresses that his attempts to reconcile cannot make up for him repeatedly hurting her feelings in the past.[2]
Critical reception
Ross Jones of Holler praised the sarcasm in the song, considering it charming, as well as the guitar solo, which he wrote "tops off the track and might just make it one of the album's best."[2] Piper Westrom of Riff described the song as "playful and sharp — the kind of track built for dance floors."[3] Jacob Brookman of Stereoboard compared the song to "6 Months Later" and remarked it "bottles that same cartoon vengeance, serving revenge chilled and radio-ready. It's wicked without tipping into cruelty — Tammy Wynette in the group chat."[4]
Live performances
Megan Moroney performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 4, 2026.[5]
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[6] | 51 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 39 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] | 11 |
References
- ^ Paul, Evan (February 19, 2026). "Megan Moroney Reveals She Nearly Named 'Cloud 9′ Album Something Drastically Different". Taste of Country. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ a b c Jones, Ross (February 20, 2026). "'Medicine' by Megan Moroney – Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ a b Westrom, Piper (February 19, 2026). "Album Review: Megan Moroney levels up on the assured Cloud 9". Riff. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Brookman, Jacob (February 27, 2026). "Megan Moroney - Cloud 9 (Album Review)". Stereoboard. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (March 5, 2026). "Megan Moroney Brings a Taste of Her Own 'Medicine' to 'Tonight Show': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Megan Moroney Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. February 27, 2026. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Megan Moroney Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Megan Moroney Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2026.