Via Jonny Pierce’s Interview with NME:
Frontman Jonathan Pierce told NME that this song is “kind of” about the band’s guitarist Adam Kessler leaving The Drums two days before they were due to leave for their first American tour. He explained: “It’s sort of a goodbye song – but it’s not sentimental....
[Verse 1]
They said
You were a mystery
I know
You can’t fool me
[Pre-Chorus]
But still I cave in
I gave you my heart
I cave in
I gave you my heart
[Chorus]
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
[Post-Chorus]
I always knew what you were
I always knew what you were
[Verse 2]
You came along
You came along, I got into your car
You came along
I knew I was wrong, I knew I would die
[Pre-Chorus]
But still I cave in
I gave you my heart
I cave in
I knew I would die
[Chorus]
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
[Post-Chorus]
I always knew what you were
I always knew what you were
[Chorus]
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
[Post-Chorus]
I always knew what you were
I always knew what you were
What You Were was written by Connor Hanwick & Jonny Pierce.
What You Were was produced by Connor Hanwick & Jacob Graham & Jonny Pierce.
The Drums released What You Were on Fri Sep 02 2011.