The song "When We Were Young" by Adele was released as the second single from her third studio album, 25, on January 22, 2016. It was written by Adele and Tobias Jesso Jr., produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, and is a soul ballad reflecting on the fear of growing older and the loss of youth. The song's creation took place in a house in Los Angeles, written within three days, and it was inspired by the idea of meeting old acquaintances at a party and reminiscing about youth. "When We Were Young" received critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide.