"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 (2024).
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" – 3:42
Digital download – Acoustic "You Were Loved" (Acoustic) – 3:31
Digital download – Remixes "You Were Loved" (The Him Remix) – 3:38 "You Were Loved" (Manse Remix) – 3:48 "You Were Loved" (Caslow Remix) – 3:56 "You Were Loved" (Far Out Remix) – 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
Additional musicians Loren Ferard – guitar Steven Mudd – background vocals
Production Gryffin – production Tedder – production Kutzle – production John Henderson – vocal production Tom Norris – mixing Michelle Mancini – mastering
Charts + Chart performance for "You Were Loved" Chart (2022) Peakposition New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 24 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50) 42
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