Loved You a Little

"Loved You a Little"
Single by The Maine featuring Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands
ReleasedJanuary 27, 2022 (2022-01-27)
Studio8123 Studios
GenrePop punk[1]
Length3:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Maine singles chronology
"Pretender"
(2021) 		"Loved You a Little"
(2022) 		"Box in a Heart"
(2022)
Music video
"Loved You a Little" on YouTube

"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]

Background

"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

Tamara 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

The music video was directed by Lupe Bustos.[1] It was released on January 28, 2022.[12]

Track listing

Digital download[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Loved You a Little"3:27
Acoustic version[10]
No.TitleLength
1."Loved You a Little" (acoustic)3:24
2."Loved You a Little"3:27

Personnel

Credits for "Loved You a Little" adapted from AllMusic.[13]

Charts

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Loved You a Little"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c "Loved You a Little - Single by The Maine". Apple Music. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Future Releases on Alternative Radio". All Access Mediabase. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "The Maine Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "The Maine Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Neville Hardman (April 5, 2022). "The Maine and AltPress team up for limited-edition heart-shaped flexi disc". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "The Maine - Loved You A Little (ft. Taking Back Sunday & Charlotte Sands) [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "The Maine, Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands - Loved You a Little Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  14. ^ "The Maine Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  15. ^ "Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2022.