Ben Franklin (song)

"Ben Franklin" is a song by the American solo project Snail Mail from her second studio album Valentine (2021). "Ben Franklin" is named after the American Founding Father, stemming from an internet meme. It is a synth-pop song with a heavy bassline, synthesizers, and lyrics about heartbreak. The track was written by Lindsey Jordan, the sole member of Snail Mail, and was produced by Jordan alongside Brad Cook. The song also features backing vocals from Katie Crutchfield, a close friend of Jordan's. "Ben Franklin" was released as the second single off Valentine on October 13, 2021, alongside an accompanying music video. It received critical acclaim, with the staff of Rolling Stone naming it the 20th-best song of the year.