"Loved You a Little" is a song by American rock group, The Maine. The song features Charlotte Sands and Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday.[2] It was available for pre-order on January 21, 2022, before it was officially released on January 27.[3] The song was serviced to alternative radio on February 8, 2022.[4] The song peaked at number eight on the US Alternative Airplay chart and at number 14 on the US Rock & Alternative chart.[5][6]
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| Single by The Maine featuring Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands | ||||
| Released | January 27, 2022 | |||
| Studio | 8123 Studios | |||
| Genre | Pop punk[1] | |||
| Length | 3:27 | |||
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| "Loved You a Little" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Loved You a Little" has been described as a "break-up anthem".[7] John O'Callaghan spoke about the meaning of the song in an interview with Alternative Press stating, "This song is for anyone feeling like they wasted their time on a feeling."[7] O'Callaghan also stated while writing "Loved You a Little, he wanted Adam Lazzara on the track and even wrote his parts before he could say no.[1] O'Callaghan wanted to trade off singing parts, as if they "were both telling the same story but from different perspectives."[1] The group had never done something like that before, which presented itself with what the band described, "a new set of challenges."[8]
Lazarra said that he was "excited" when the band reached out about the collaboration as he needed, "something to do."[7] Charlotte Sands who was also featured on the song, called it an "honor" to be a part of the track and collaborating with the Maine and Adam Lazarra, who she cites as her two biggest inspirations.[7]
The band teamed up with Alternative Press and released a limited edition red heart flexi-disc single of the song in April 2022.[9] An acoustic version of the song was released on May 20, 2022.[10]
Critical reception
editTamara May of Wall of Sound stated that the track, "will no doubt pull at your insecurities and emotions over that last situationship that had you overindulge just a little too much." She also compared Charlotte Sands to the likes of Billie Eilish.[11]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Lupe Bustos.[1] It was released on January 28, 2022.[12]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Loved You a Little" | 3:27 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Loved You a Little" (acoustic) | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Loved You a Little" | 3:27 |
Personnel
editCredits for "Loved You a Little" adapted from AllMusic.[13]
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The Maine
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Production
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Charts
editRelease history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | January 27, 2022 | Digital download | Main | 8123 | [3] |
| United States | February 8, 2022 | Alternative radio | Photo Finish | [4] | |
| Various | May 20, 2022 | Digital download | Acoustic | 8123 | [10] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Eddie Fu (January 28, 2022). "The Maine Share Origins of Video for Taking Back Sunday Collaboration "Loved You a Little": Exclusive". Consequence.net. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ Jack Rogers (January 21, 2022). "The Maine, Taking Back Sunday & Charlotte Sands Are Releasing a Collaborative Track Next Week". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Loved You a Little - Single by The Maine". Apple Music. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ a b "Future Releases on Alternative Radio". All Access Mediabase. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "The Maine Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "The Maine Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Taylor Linzinmeir (January 28, 2022). "The Maine team up with Charlotte Sands, Adam Lazzara on Loved You A Little". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ Marty Rosenbaum (May 13, 2022). "The Maine reveal that a personal phone call to Taking Back Sunday created 'Loved You A Little' collab". Audacy. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Neville Hardman (April 5, 2022). "The Maine and AltPress team up for limited-edition heart-shaped flexi disc". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Loved You a Little (Acoustic) - Single by The Maine, Taking Back Sunday, and Charlotte Sands". Apple Music. May 20, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ^ Tamara May (January 27, 2022). "The Maine and Taking Back Sunday Team Up For 'Loved You A Little'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "The Maine - Loved You A Little (ft. Taking Back Sunday & Charlotte Sands) [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ "The Maine, Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands - Loved You a Little Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
- ^ "The Maine Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.