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What You Were Lyrics — The Drums | Dork

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What You Were Lyrics

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What You Were

From Portamento2011

Written by Connor Hanwick, Jonny Pierce

Produced by Connor Hanwick, Jacob Graham, Jonny Pierce

Lyrics

What You Were

They said You were a mystery I know You can't fool me But still I cave in I gave you my heart I cave in I gave you my heart Well hang on, hang on I know you don't think I know Well hold on, hold on But I know but I know but I know I always knew what you were I always knew what you were You came along You came along I got into your car You came along I knew I was wrong I knew I would die But still I cave in I gave you my heart I cave in I knew I would die Well hang on, hang on I know you don't think I know Well hold on, hold on But I know but I know but I know I always knew what you were I always knew what you were Well hang on, hang on I know you don't think I know Well hold on, hold on But I know but I know but I know I always knew what you were I always knew what you were

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About this track

"What You Were" is a song by The Drums from the album Portamento, released in 2011. The song was written by Connor Hanwick, Jonny Pierce. It was produced by Connor Hanwick, Jacob Graham, Jonny Pierce.

The Drums profile →Portamento album →Track profile →

Track 3 of 15UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Contributors

Connor Hanwick— 35 credits as songwriter & producer →
Jacob Graham— 48 credits as songwriter & producer →
Jonny Pierce— 225 credits as songwriter & producer →
Connor Hanwick— 35 credits as songwriter & producer →
Jonny Pierce— 225 credits as songwriter & producer →

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