"Happy Violentine" is the third single from

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's first solo album ''

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Critical reception

Derek Miller of

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described the song "Happy Violentine" as "a love song pulled inside out, a track that seems pleased to display its visceral heartbreak".

Music video

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Live performances

performed "Happy Violentine (Mr. G Remix)" live at the

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festival and included it on her album ''

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Track listing

# "Happy Violentine (Marco Passarani San Valentino Remix) - # "Happy Violentine (

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Charts

References

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