Despite the upbeat production, the lyrics retain their original meaning as an ode to London.
: The track shifts from the original's slower intro to a steady 124 BPM for club play. It is set in the key of B♭ Minor . Adele - Hometown Glory (Axwell Club Mix)
: "Hometown Glory" was the first song Adele ever wrote (at age 16). It was a "protest song" written in 10 minutes after an argument with her mother about leaving London for university. Despite the upbeat production, the lyrics retain their
: Adele describes the "thick and opaque" air of the city and the "wonders" of the people she meets. : "Hometown Glory" was the first song Adele
Released in , the Axwell Club Mix (often referred to interchangeably with the "Remode") is a progressive house interpretation by Swedish House Mafia member Axwell. It remains one of the most recognizable remixes of Adele's career, blending her raw, soulful vocals with a driving 124 BPM beat.