"8 Letters" is a song performed by

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Why Don't We Why Don't We, shortened to WDW, are an American boy band consisting of Jonah Marais, Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey, Jack Avery, and Zach Herron. They were formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums and six extended plays. History 2016–2 ...

. The song was released as a digital download on August 19, 2018, by Signature and

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as the third single from their eponymous debut studio album ''

8 Letters ''8 Letters'' is the debut full-length studio album by American boy band Why Don't We. The album was released on August 31, 2018, by Atlantic Records in the United States and by Warner Music Group elsewhere. The album was supported by three sin ...

''. The song peaked at number fourteen on the US

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chart. The track samples the drum break from

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' song " You're Getting a Little Too Smart"

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "8 Letters" was first released onto YouTube on August 19, 2018. The video was directed by Éli Sokhn. The video shows the band frozen in time as they reflect on being incapable of opening up their hearts.

Awards and nominations

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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– Producer, programmer, recording * Jonny Price – Additional Production, writer * Nejeeb Jones – Assistant Mix Engineer *

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– Background Vocals, writer * Will Quinnell – Mastering Engineer *

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– Mixing Engineer * R8DIO – Vocal Production *

Corbyn Besson Why Don't We, shortened to WDW, are an American boy band consisting of Jonah Marais, Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey, Jack Avery, and Zach Herron. They were formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums and six extended plays. History 2016–2 ...

– Vocals *

Daniel Seavey Why Don't We, shortened to WDW, are an American boy band consisting of Jonah Marais, Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey, Jack Avery, and Zach Herron. They were formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums and six extended plays. History 2016– ...

– Vocals * Jack Avery – Vocals *

Jonah Marais Why Don't We, shortened to WDW, are an American boy band consisting of Jonah Marais, Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey, Jack Avery, and Zach Herron. They were formed in 2016 and have released two studio albums and six extended plays. History 2016–2 ...

– Vocals * Zach Herron – Vocals * Jordan K. Johnson – Writer * Marcus Lomax – Writer * Stefan Johnson – Writer

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References

{{authority control 2018 songs Songs written by James Abrahart Songs written by Jordan Johnson (songwriter) Songs written by Marcus Lomax Songs written by Stefan Johnson