Memories

The song is built on a static i-VI-III-VII progression in F minor, which is effectively a minor-key rotation of the ubiquitous I-V-vi-IV progression. By starting on the F minor chord rather than the Ab major chord, the track maintains a melancholic 'club' feel. The use of the Eb major chord (the subtonic VII) instead of a C major or C7 chord (the dominant V) avoids a strong classical resolution, opting for the softer, modal cadence characteristic of 2010s dance-pop. The piano riff emphasizes the fifth (C) and the tonic (F), reinforcing the F minor tonal center against the major chords in the rest of the loop.

The song was written by David Guetta, Kid Cudi, and Frédéric Riesterer.

Released during David Guetta's peak crossover era, this track bridges the gap between European club culture and American hip-hop. The production centers on a persistent piano loop and syncopated bass, helping define the electro-pop sound that dominated global charts in the early 2010s.