You Were Loved
"You Were Loved" is a song by American DJ and producer Gryffin and American pop rock band OneRepublic. It was released through Darkroom and Interscope Records on April 1, 2022, as the fourth single from the former's second studio album, Alive. An acoustic version of the song was also included on the super deluxe edition of the latter's sixth studio album, Artificial Paradise.
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:Music video
The music video for "You Were Loved" premiered on April 1, 2022, and was directed by Kyle Cogan. The video shows clips of Gryffin 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- "You Were Loved" – 3:42Digital download – Acoustic
- "You Were Loved" – 3:31Digital download – Remixes
- "You Were Loved" – 3:38
- "You Were Loved" – 3:48
- "You Were Loved" – 3:56
- "You Were Loved" – 4:32
Personnel
Musicians- Gryffin – programming
- Ryan Tedder – lead vocals
- Zach Filkins – lead guitar
- Drew Brown – guitar
- Brent Kutzle – bass guitar
- Eddie Fisher – drums
- Brian Willett – keyboards
- Loren Ferard – guitar
- Steven Mudd – background vocals
- Gryffin – production
- Tedder – production
- Kutzle – production
- John Henderson – vocal production
- Tom Norris – mixing
- Michelle Mancini – mastering