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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Valentino" by the artist "Years Years MNEK"

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Years & Years' song "Valentino" featuring MNEK tells the story of someone who falls quickly for a person named Valentino but soon realizes the relationship is toxic.

Valentino is presented as charming and alluring, quickly sweeping the protagonist off their feet. He expertly manipulates them with flattery and feigned affection ("He knew what to say to sweep me off of my feet"). The protagonist realizes they're in over their head with Valentino ("He took my hand, started to slow dance. Didn't wanna catch feelings, but I think I've gone too far") and that Valentino has gained complete control over them ("Didn't know that when I met Valentino, I was giving him control of me").

Valentino's "tune" acts as a metaphor for his manipulative ways and the lies that taint the relationship. The protagonist desires to break free from his hold ("Set me free, set me free, Valentino! You're not gonna get anything else from me. I don't wanna listen to your bad tune"), but they are still struggling with feelings and dependence on Valentino.

[Verse 1: Olly Alexander]

I think I must have met him yesterday

He waltzed in from the outskirts of east L.A

He seems to be the name on everybody's lips

So I told myself I wouldn't fall for it

But then

[Pre-Chorus: Olly Alexander]

Quicker than a flash, he had me at hello

He took me by the hand, we started dancing slow

I didn't wanna get attached but now, I'm far too close

And he knows just what he's doing

[Chorus: Olly Alexander]

I didn't know, when I met Valentino

I was giving him control over me

Now I'm stuck in his melody

Let me go, let me go Valentino

You're not getting anymore out of me

I don't want your cruel melody

[Verse 2: MNEK]

He knew what to say to sweep me off my feet (Ah)

I should've never heard a word he said to me

I was comfortable with ignorance is bliss (Ah)

'Cause I told myself I wouldn't fall for it (Fall for it)

But then

[Pre-Chorus: MNEK]

Quicker than a flash, he had me at hello

He took me by the hand, we started dancing slow

I didn't wanna get attached but now, I'm far too close

And he knows just what he's doing

[Chorus: Olly Alexander & MNEK]

I didn't know

I didn't know when I met Valentino

I was giving him control over me

Now I'm stuck in his melody

Oh, let me go, let me go Valentino

You're not getting anymore out of me

I don't want your cruel melody (Don't want it, oh)

I don't want your cruel melody, oh, no

Oh no, no, ooh yeah (Don't want it)

Ooh, oh, oh (Don't want it)

Yeah, yeah

[Bridge: Olly Alexander & MNEK]

I should have known not to trust Valentino

I should have known not to trust Valentino

Tonight I'm saying goodbye Valentino

We know just what you're doing

[Outro: Olly Alexander & MNEK]

I didn't know when I met Valentino

I was giving him control, control over me

Now I'm stuck in his melody

Let me go, let me go Valentino (Let me go Valentino)

You're not getting anymore out of me

I don't want your cruel melody (I don't want)

I should have known not to trust Valentino

I should have known not to trust Valentino

Go, let me go Valentino

You're not getting anymore out of me

I don't want your cruel melody

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