Remédio translates to "remedy" or "medicine". While it's a common word, its use in this song is particularly striking and ironic.
In the lyrics, the singer tells an ex-lover to "Pega a saudade que 'cê 'tá de mim / Enfia no fundo do copo e bebe / Esse vai ser o remédio que você merece" (Take the longing you have for me / Shove it to the bottom of the glass and drink / That will be the remedy you deserve). Here, "remédio" is used sarcastically, suggesting that the ex's pain and longing are their deserved "cure" for past mistakes, making it a memorable and impactful word choice.
“Remédio” is Marília Tavares’s bold breakup anthem, sung from the point of view of someone who has finally moved on. The ex waited until she had already walked away to admit how much he misses her, but it is far too late. With a mix of confidence and playful sarcasm, she dismisses his dramatic pleas and makes it clear that pity will not pull her back. Listeners can almost picture her smirking as she sings, “Foi mal aí, sinto muito, mas eu não tô nem aí” – a direct, “Sorry, not sorry” response to his regret.
The catchy hook offers her ex a special “medicine”: he should take all that lingering longing, drop it “to the bottom of the glass,” and drink it away like a bitter shot. This tongue-in-cheek prescription flips the usual heartbreak narrative, turning the tables so the regret belongs to him, not her. Empowering and gleefully unapologetic, the track celebrates self-worth and the fresh freedom that comes with refusing to fall for old drama.