Valentine (Snail Mail song)
| "Valentine" | ||||
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| Single by Snail Mail | ||||
| from the album Valentine | ||||
| Released | September 15, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:16 | |||
| Label | Matador | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lindsey Jordan | |||
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| "Valentine" on YouTube "Valentine" (Lyric Video) on YouTube | ||||
"Valentine" is a song by the American solo project Snail Mail. The opening track and lead single from her album of the same name, the song was initially a ballad titled "Adore You" before a chorus was added to it in the studio. The track is an indie rock and alternative rock song about heartbreak, which switches between quiet, synth-driven verses and loud, guitar-driven choruses. "Valentine" was written by Lindsey Jordan, the sole member of Snail Mail, and was produced by Jordan alongside Brad Cook.
The song was first released on September 15, 2021, alongside an accompanying music video featuring Jordan killing a man who kissed her lover at a dinner party. "Adore You" was also subsequently released on February 14, 2022, in commemoration of Valentine's Day. The track received critical acclaim, with music critics praising its sound and widely ranking it as one of the best songs of 2021. The song peaked at No. 23 on the US Adult Alternative Airplay chart, and at No. 32 on the US Alternative Airplay chart.