I Knew You When (Marianas Trench song) explained
| I Knew You When |
| Cover: | I Knew You When Marianas Trench.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Marianas Trench |
| Album: | Phantoms |
| Length: | 3:42 |
| Label: | 604 |
| Producer: | Ramsay |
| Prev Title: | Rhythm of Your Heart |
| Prev Year: | 2017 |
| Next Title: | Glimmer |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
"I Knew You When" is a song recorded by Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench. It was released on November 16, 2018 as their first single from their fifth studio album Phantoms.[1] The song was accompanied by its music video released in December 2018.[2] It reached within the top 30 on the Canada CHR/Top 40 and the Canada Hot AC charts.
Composition and lyrics
The band teased a preview of the song via social media on November 5, 2018.[3] "I Knew You When" has been described as a dance-oriented and pop rock song.[4] [5] Lead singer Josh Ramsay spoke to Substream Magazine on the meaning behind the song.
Ramsay wrote and produced the track.[6] The song runs at 106 BPM and is in the key of E major.[7]
Music video
The music video for "I Knew You When" was released on YouTube on December 19, 2018 and was directed by Kyle Davison.
Personnel
- Josh Ramsay – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Matt Webb – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Mike Ayley – bass, backing vocals
- Ian Casselman – drums, backing vocals
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: I Knew You When - Single by Marianas Trench. Apple Music. April 3, 2022.
- Marianas Trench Release New Music Video of I Knew You When. Substream Magazine. White. Logan. December 21, 2018. April 3, 2022.
- 1059497273325809665. mtrench. I KNEW YOU WHEN. November 5, 2018.
- Web site: Marianas Trench conjures haunted harmonies on Phantoms. Vancouver Sun. Derdeyn. Stuart. March 4, 2019. April 3, 2022.
- Web site: Marianas Trench Release New Single I Knew You When. November 20, 2018. April 3, 2022.
- Web site: Marianas Trench - I Knew You When. Genius. April 3, 2022.
- Web site: Key and BPM of I Knew You When by Marianas Trench. Musicstax.com. November 16, 2018. April 3, 2022.
- Marianas Trench Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs Sales). Billboard. https://web.archive.org/web/20220212164839/https://www.billboard.com/artist/marianas-trench/chart-history/cns/. February 12, 2022. April 3, 2022.
- Web site: Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada AC). https://web.archive.org/web/20220213180716/https://www.billboard.com/artist/marianas-trench/chart-history/cac/. February 13, 2022. Billboard. August 5, 2023.
- Web site: Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40). https://web.archive.org/web/20220213180712/https://www.billboard.com/artist/marianas-trench/chart-history/ctf/. February 13, 2022. Billboard. August 5, 2023.
- Web site: Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada Hot AC). https://web.archive.org/web/20220213180711/https://www.billboard.com/artist/marianas-trench/chart-history/cht/. February 13, 2022. Billboard. August 5, 2023.
