Peak
71
Weeks
16
Score
705
Chart Year
2022
Guitarist Walter Kosner formed The Walters after dropping out of Chicago's DePaul University, recruiting lead vocalist Luke Olson, rhythm guitarist/vocalist MJ Tirabassi, bassist Danny Wells, and drummer Charlie Ekhaus. The indie-rock band recorded "I Love You" for their independent debut EP Songs For Dads. The song finds Luke Olson addressing his lover, as he tells her why he's ending their relationship. Though he still has strong feelings for his significant other (hence the title), he can't deal with her continually cheating on him. Now he's going to pack his bags, and he considers himself a fool for having stayed with her for so long. Following Songs For Dads, The Walters independently released their debut album, Young Men, and went on their first national tour. The Chicago quintet announced their breakup in September 2017, after which Luke Olson started a solo career and the other members formed a new band called Corduroy. In late 2021, "I Love You So" went viral on TikTok, leading to a spike in streams. This prompted The Walters to reunite, sign a deal with Warner Records, and play some live shows. "People seem to relate with the lyrics and the mixed emotions of loving someone but knowing you have to let them go," the band said to Billboard of the single's success on the social media platform. "The universe works in mysterious ways. We had been talking for a while about getting in the studio or doing some shows together, the TikTok success was a sign for us that now was the time."
I just need someone in my life to give it structure To handle all the selfish ways I'd spend my time without her You're everything I want, but I can't deal with all your lovers You're saying I'm the one, but it's your actions that speak louder Giving me love when you are down and need another I've got to get away and let you go, I've got to get over But I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so I'm gonna pack my things and leave you behind This feeling's old and I know that I've made up my mind I hope you feel what I felt when you shattered my soul 'Cause you were cruel and I'm a fool So please let me go But I love you so (please let me go) I love you so (please let me go) I love you so (please let me go) I love you so
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 15, 2022 | 97 | 29 |
| 4 | Feb 5, 2022 | 81 | 45 |
| 5 | Feb 12, 2022 | 71 | 55 |
| 6 | Feb 19, 2022 | 75 | 51 |
| 7 | Feb 26, 2022 | 81 | 45 |
| 8 | Mar 5, 2022 | 80 | 46 |
| 9 | Mar 12, 2022 | 80 | 46 |
| 10 | Mar 19, 2022 | 85 | 41 |
| 11 | Mar 26, 2022 | 89 | 37 |
| 12 | Apr 2, 2022 | 85 | 41 |
| 13 | Apr 9, 2022 | 89 | 37 |
| 14 | Apr 16, 2022 | 85 | 41 |
| 15 | Apr 23, 2022 | 86 | 40 |
| 16 | Apr 30, 2022 | 81 | 45 |
| 17 | May 7, 2022 | 86 | 40 |
| 18 | May 14, 2022 | 90 | 36 |