| Loved You a Little | |
| Cover: | Loved You a Little cover.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | The Maine featuring Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands |
| Studio: | 8123 Studios |
| Genre: | Pop punk[1] |
| Chronology: | The Maine |
| Prev Title: | Pretender |
| Prev Year: | 2021 |
| Next Title: | Box in a Heart |
| Next Year: | 2022 |
"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]
"Loved You a Little" has been described as a "break-up anthem".[6] 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."[6] 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."[7]
Lazarra said that he was "excited" when the band reached out about the collaboration as he needed, "something to do."[6] 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.[6]
The band teamed up with Alternative Press and released a limited edition red heart flexi-disc single of the song in April 2022.[8] An acoustic version of the song was released on May 20, 2022.[9]
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.[10]
The music video was directed by Lupe Bustos.[1] It was released on January 28, 2022.[11]
Credits for "Loved You a Little" adapted from AllMusic.[12]
The Maine
Additional musicians
Production
| Date | Format | Version | Label | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | January 27, 2022 | Digital download | Main | 8123 | ||
| United States | February 8, 2022 | Alternative radio | Photo Finish | |||
| Various | May 20, 2022 | Digital download | Acoustic | 8123 |