The Loneliest Explained

The Loneliest
Cover:The Loneliest.jpeg
Alt:The official cover art for "The Loneliest". The cover features the band's four members in a grassy area underneath stormy weather
Type:single
Artist:Måneskin
Album:Rush!
Genre:
Length:4:07
Label:Epic
Producer:
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"The Loneliest" is a song by Italian rock band Måneskin, released on 7 October 2022 as the third single from their third studio album Rush! (2023).[3] It debuted at number one in Italy.

Description

The song was written by the band members with James Abrahart, Jason Evigan, Rami Yacoub and Sarah Hudson, with production by Fabrizio Ferraguzzo, during a recording session in Los Angeles, California.[4] The frontman Damiano David talked about the meaning of the song:[5]

"The song is somewhere between a love letter and a will. I wrote it at a very difficult time in my life, when I was away from home and the people I love. The idea is: what would I want to say to these people if I were to die? It talks about feelings that everyone can relate to, and we would love to understand how different people understand the lyrics. We are happy that we were able to take some time to write a lot of new music. We chose to come out with this single because it shows a side of us that people haven't seen yet and we wanted to start our new journey from here."
Guitarist Thomas Raggi defined the process of writing the music, saying that he "experimented a lot with the guitar and pedals and I used Igmo, which allowed me to write creatively and give it color," while drummer Ethan Torchio called the production process of "The Loneliest" restorative for the band.

Promotion

On 21 September 2022, Måneskin posted on their social media accounts a video featuring a letter with cursive writing, with the focus on two words: "The Loneliest". Along with the video, the band had announced that a new single from the band was set to be released in October.[6] Two days later, the band officially announced the title of the song.

Critical reception

Italian critic Mattia Marzi of Rockol wrote that "The Loneliest" sounds "hyperclassical" like a "ballad from another time" in terms of sound and narrative structure, finding the lyrics of a "disarming simplicity"; Marzi ended the review by comparing the song with the single "Supermodel", stating that "compared to the California sound and modern rock groove of 'Supermodel', here Maneskin dredges up the airy, orchestral atmospheres of ballads like 'Torna a casa'; [. ...] major pieces of their Italian journey."[7]

Gianni Poglio of Panorama described the song's strengths, finding them in the singer's "focused and effective" performance, production and musicianship, and the guitar solo, defined as "original and melodically flawless."[8] Gabriele Scorsonelli of Il Fatto Quotidiano associated the song with Guns N' Roses' "November Rain", although he noted that "Thomas's guitar solo evokes, in a reference that definitely does not pretend to become a comparison" with the U.S. group, finding it a gesture of "admiration for the historic group."[9]

Music video

The music video for the song, filmed in the Villa Tittoni Traversi in Desio and directed by Tommaso Ottomano, was released on 13 October 2022.[10] [11]

Vogue Italia's Giacomo Aricò wrote that the video has "a strong dark component from the cinematic references typical of the Gothic style," dwelling on the sequence defined as "symbolic" where "the frontman experiences a splitting between his subconscious (where we see him drowning) and reality (where he vomits water at the funeral)." Alessandra De Tommasi for Vanity Fair Italia found that "this almost Burtonian dark-tinged narrative amplifies the power of the song itself" finding the direction "splendid."[12]

Commercial success

"The Loneliest" debuted at the top of Spotify's global weekend chart after totaling more than 4 million plays.[13] After one week, the song debuted at number 53 on the same platform's weekly global chart, marking the highest new entry with 9.5 million streams.[14]

In Italy, the song debuted at number one on the FIMI Top Singles Chart, becoming the band's second single to achieve the feat.[15]

In popular culture

In September 2023, the song was used in the trailer and is the theme song for the anime Onimusha[16] [17]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Croatia (HRT)[18] 7
France (SNEP)[19] 11
Global 200 (Billboard)[20] 75
Greece International (IFPI)[21] 7
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 88
Israel (Media Forest)[23] 8
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[24] 4
Latvia (EHR)[25] 16
Latvia (LAIPA)[26] 7
Lithuania (AGATA)[27] 2
Luxembourg (Billboard)[28] 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[29] 38
Norway (VG-lista)[30] 37
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[31] 7
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[32] 81
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[33] 5
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[34] 22
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[35] 48
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[36] 41

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[37] 137
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[38] 145
Italy (FIMI)[39] 76
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[40] 63
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[41] 53
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[42] 6
France (SNEP)[43] 33
Italy (FIMI)[44] 89
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[45] 49
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[46] 100
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[47] 35

Notes and References

  1. L'avete sentita la ballatona dei Måneskin 'The Loneliest'?. Rolling Stone Italia. October 7, 2022. March 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Maneskin Bring Wailing Guitars, Vocal Acrobatics to Power Ballad 'The Loneliest'. Chad ChildersChad Childers. Loudwire. 7 October 2022 . March 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: Holden . Finlay . 23 September 2022 . Måneskin have teased that a new single, 'The Loneliest', is coming soon . 26 September 2022 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: 7 October 2022 . L'avete sentita la ballatona dei Måneskin 'The Loneliest'? Rolling Stone Italia . 19 January 2023 . it-IT.
  5. Web site: Giacomo . Aricò . 4 October 2022 . Maneskin, dalla location alla pioggia finta e i vestiti di Gucci: tutti i retroscena del videoclip The Loneliest . 19 January 2023 . . it-IT.
  6. Web site: 21 September 2022 . Måneskin announces new single dropping in October . 26 September 2022 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: Marzi . Mattia . 7 October 2022 . Con "The loneliest" i Maneskin puntano sull'iperclassico . 19 January 2023 . Rockol . it.
  8. Web site: Poglio . Gianni . 7 October 2022 . Maneskin, 'The Loneliest': ritorno con una ballata dark . 19 January 2023 . . it.
  9. Web site: Scorsonelli . Gabriele . 10 October 2022 . Maneskin, The Loneliest parte molto bene nelle classifiche (e il videoclip fa discutere): ecco di cosa parla la canzone . 19 January 2023 . . it-IT.
  10. Web site: Ruggieri . Melissa . 13 October 2022 . Måneskin seduces the US with style, sass and blistering rock 'n' roll: 'It's a bit of a dream' . 13 October 2022 . . en-US.
  11. Web site: Marchetti . Simona . 14 October 2022 . Maneskin, Damiano rivela: "Nel video di The Loneliest pensavo di morire davvero" . 19 January 2023 . . it-IT.
  12. Web site: De Tommasi . Alessandra . 13 October 2022 . Måneskin, Damiano: "Nel video di The Loneliest pensavo di morire (annegato)" . 19 January 2023 . . it-IT.
  13. Web site: Marzi . Mattia . 10 October 2022 . Maneskin, come sta andando nel mondo la nuova "The loneliest"? . 19 January 2023 . Rockol . it.
  14. Web site: 8 October 2022 . Maneskin, The Loneliest nuovo brano più ascoltato al mondo . 19 January 2023 . . it.
  15. Web site: 14 October 2022 . Classifiche di vendita FIMI settimana 41: thasup, ancora primo, ferma il debutto di Marco Mengoni. Måneskin in vetta tra i singoli! . 19 January 2023 . All Music Italia . it-IT.
  16. https://x.com/netflix/status/1704389933039829486?lang=es
  17. https://x.com/NetflixAnime/status/1729077604970565953
  18. Web site: HRT Airplay Radio Chart No. 1052 - Issue Date: November 7th 2022. 30 November 2022. 8 November 2022. en. Hrvatska Radiotelevizija.
  19. Web site: Top Singles (Week 6, 2023). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. 13 February 2023.
  20. Billboard Global 200: Week of October 22, 2022. Billboard. 18 October 2022.
  21. Web site: IFPI Charts WK 41/2022. 19 October 2022 . ifpi.gr.
  22. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 15 October 2022.
  23. Web site: Media Forest charts WK 3 (15.01.2023 - 21.01.2023). Media Forest. 24 January 2023.
  24. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Overseas: October 19, 2022. ja. Billboard Japan. 19 October 2022.
  25. EHR TOP 40 - 03.03.2023. 3 March 2023.
  26. Web site: Arī Latvijas straumēšanas topu ietekmē hokeja notikumi. TVNET. lv. 31 May 2023. 14 September 2023.
  27. Web site: 2022 41-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. 14 October 2022. 14 October 2022.
  28. Billboard Luxembourg Songs: Week of March 11, 2023. Billboard. 8 March 2023.
  29. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 17 October 2022. 15 October 2022.
  30. Web site: Singel 2022 uke 41. VG-lista. 15 October 2022.
  31. Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. pl. 30 January 2023. Select week 21.01.2023–27.01.2023..
  32. Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista sprzedaży – single w streamie. OLiS. pl. 2 February 2023. Select week 20.01.2023–26.01.2023..
  33. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 11/12/2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221211125440/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2022-12-11 . it . . 11 December 2022 . 28 July 2024.
  34. Web site: ČNS IFPI. IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202241 into search.. 3 October 2022. 1 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401155353/http://hitparada.ifpicr.cz/index.php?hitp=D. live.
  35. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 41. Sverigetopplistan. 14 October 2022.
  36. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100 . . 14 October 2022.
  37. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2022. Ultratop. nl. 13 January 2023.
  38. Web site: Rapports annuels 2022. Ultratop. fr. 13 January 2023.
  39. Web site: Top of the Music 2022: Un anno di musica italiana. Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. 10 January 2023.
  40. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2022. Dutch Top 40. nl. 3 January 2023.
  41. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2023. Ultratop. nl. 7 January 2024.
  42. Web site: Rapports annuels 2023. Ultratop. fr. 7 January 2024.
  43. Web site: Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) . Top de l'annéeTop Singles2023 . 17 January 2024 . fr .
  44. Web site: Classifica annuale 2023 (dal 30.12.2022 al 28.12.2023). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. 7 January 2024. 5 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240105132238/https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/classifiche.kl#/charts/13/2023/0.
  45. Web site: Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2023. Dutch Top 40. nl. 1 January 2024. 31 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231231221518/https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2023.
  46. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. 9 December 2023.
  47. Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. 9 December 2023.

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