"You Were Loved" is a song by American producer Gryffin and American pop rock band OneRepublic. The song was released through Darkroom and Interscope Records on April 1, 2022, as the fourth single from the former's second studio album Alive.[1][2][3]
"You Were Loved" | ||||
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Single by Gryffin and OneRepublic | ||||
from the album Alive | ||||
Released | April 1, 2022 | |||
Genre | EDM | |||
Length | 3:42 | |||
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"You Were Loved" on YouTube |
Background and composition
"You Were Loved" was written and produced by Gryffin and OneRepublic band members Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle. The song's lyrics describe remembrance of a love that could have been something bigger while also stating optimism in a future relationship. In a statement, Griffyn described the song at its release:[3]
I’m extremely excited to release "You Were Loved", as this record kicks off a new era for my music. Working with One Republic has been an incredible experience and we’re really happy to have created a song that really aligns with both of our projects sonically and lyrically. We feel the record is a euphoric, summer anthem that has a strong emotive core to it. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did making it.
— Gryffin
Music video
The music video for "You Were Loved" premiered on April 1, 2022 and was directed by Kyle Cogan.[4] The video shows clips of Griffyn on guitar and Tedder at the microphone performing on a Los Angeles rooftop as the sun sets and turns to night.
Track listing
- Digital download[5]
- "You Were Loved" – 3:42
- Digital download – Acoustic[6]
- "You Were Loved" (Acoustic) – 3:31
Personnel
Credits for "You Were Loved" adapted from Apple Music.[10]
Musicians
'Additional Musicians
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Production
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Charts
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] | 11 |
New Zealand Top 40 Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 24 |
References
- ^ Paul, Larisha (2022-04-01). "Gryffin Taps OneRepublic For Euphoric Collaboration 'You Were Loved'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2022-04-07). "Gryffin And OneRepublic Connect On New Single 'You Were Loved'". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ a b Iahn, Buddy (2022-04-01). "Gryffin, OneRepublic release 'You Were Loved'". The Music Universe. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ GryffinVEVO (2022-04-01). Gryffin & OneRepublic - You Were Loved [Official Video]. Retrieved 2024-07-11 – via YouTube.
- ^ You Were Loved - Single by Gryffin & OneRepublic on Apple Music, 2022-04-01, retrieved 2024-07-11
- ^ You Were Loved (Acoustic) [feat. OneRepublic] - Single by Gryffin on Apple Music, 2022-05-11, retrieved 2024-07-11
- ^ You Were Loved (feat. OneRepublic) [Remixes] - Single by Gryffin on Apple Music, 2022-05-09, retrieved 2024-07-11
- ^ You Were Loved (feat. OneRepublic) [Caslow Remix] - Single by Gryffin on Apple Music, 2022-09-01, retrieved 2024-07-11
- ^ You Were Loved (Far Out Remix) [feat. OneRepublic] - Single by Gryffin on Apple Music, 2022-09-01, retrieved 2024-07-11
- ^ You Were Loved by Gryffin & OneRepublic on Apple Music, 2022-04-01, retrieved 2024-07-11
- ^ "OneRepublic Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2024.