Loved You a Little

"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. It was available for pre-order on January 21, 2022, before it was officially released on January 27. The song was serviced to alternative radio on February 8, 2022. The song peaked at number eight on the US Alternative Airplay chart and at number 14 on the US Rock & Alternative chart.

Background
"Loved You a Little" has been described as a "break-up anthem". 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." 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. O'Callaghan wanted to trade off singing parts, as if they "were both telling the same story but from different perspectives." The group had never done something like that before, which presented itself with what the band described, "a new set of challenges."

Lazarra said that he was "excited" when the band reached out about the collaboration as he needed, "something to do." 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.

The band teamed up with Alternative Press and released a limited edition red heart flexi-disc single of the song in April 2022. An acoustic version of the song was released on May 20, 2022.

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.

Music video
The music video was directed by Lupe Bustos. It was released on January 28, 2022.

Personnel
Credits for "Loved You a Little" adapted from AllMusic.

The Maine
 * John O'Callaghan – vocals
 * Jared Monaco – lead guitar
 * Kennedy Brock – rhythm guitar
 * Garrett Nickelsen – bass
 * Pat Kirch – drums

Additional musicians
 * Charlotte Sands – vocals
 * Adam Lazzara – vocals

Production
 * John O'Callaghan – producer
 * Matt Keller – mastering engineer, producer