I Love You's


"I Love You's" is a song by American singer Hailee Steinfeld, released on March 26, 2020, by Republic Records. The song samples "No More I Love You's" by Annie Lennox, thus David Freeman and Joseph Hughes are credited as songwriters. The song was produced by David Stewart and serves as the second single from Steinfeld's second EP Half Written Story.

Background

Steinfeld released an album cover, as well as dropping the name for the song on Instagram on March 24, 2020, with the caption "i love you's • march 26th". According to Rolling Stone, the song was inspired by Annie Lennox's "No More 'I Love You's". "Steinfeld spoke to EW about what inspired the song:

Composition

The song features "floaty synths" and "peppy beats". Lyrically, it is about self-love and hope.

Music video

A lyric video, created by Katia Temkin, accompanied the songs release. Steinfeld co-directed the song's official music video with Sarah McColgan, which premiered via YouTube premiere on March 31, 2020. Shot the music video in black-and-white.

Live performances

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Steinfeld performed the song in at home edition of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 1, 2020.

Credits and personnel

Song credits adapted from Tidal.

Release history