The band was originally formed on September 27, 2016, and announced it the next day via their YouTube account. Since then, the band has released three EPs and two albums.
On October 7, 2016, the group released their debut single "Taking You", a track from their debut EP, Only the Beginning, which was released on November 25 of the same year. Their second EP, Something Different, was released on April 21, 2017. Its title track was released as the lead single the same day. They released their third EP, Why Don't We Just, on June 2, 2017.
They released their debut album 8 Letters on August 31, 2018. It debuted and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200.
In 2021, they released singles Love Back and Mistletoe. They also released their sophomore album, The Good Times and The Bad Ones, along with the singles Fallin' (Adrenaline), Slow Down, and Lotus Inn. The album debuted and peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200.
The band has currently been releasing music they've written themselves, something they have recently committed to doing. They have recently released Let Me Down Easy (Lie), Just Friends, and How Do You Love Somebody. In January 2022, they released Don't Wake Me Up, a collaboration with Jonas Blue.
They had originally planned to go on tour in the United States, The Good Times Only Tour, in 2022 from July 27 to October 1, but because of unforeseen consequences, the band canceled the tour and began an official hiatus.
8 Letters
why don't we Lyrics
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You know my worst, see me hurt, but you don't judge
That, right there, is the scariest feeling
Opening and closing up again
I've been hurt so I don't trust
Now here we are, staring at the ceiling
I've said those words before but it was a lie
And you deserve to hear them a thousand times
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
If all it is is eight letters
Why am I in my own way?
Why do I pull you close
And then ask you for space
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
Isn't it amazing how almost every line on our hands align
When your hand's in mine
It's like I'm whole again, isn't that a sign
I should speak my mind
I've said those words before but it was a lie
And you deserve to hear them a thousand times
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
If all it is is eight letters
Why am I in my own way?
Why do I pull you close
And then ask you for space?
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say? (Whoa oh, yeah)
Uh uh
When I close my eyes
It's you there in my mind
When I close my eyes
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
If all it is is eight letters
Why am I in my own way?
Why do I pull you close
And then ask you for space
If all it is is eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
If all it is is eight letters
When I close my eyes
It's you there in my mind (it's only you)
When I close my eyes
If all it is is eight letters
When I close my eyes
It's you there in my mind (you)
When I close my eyes
If all it is is eight letters
The song "8 Letters" by Why Don't We is a beautiful love song about expressing your feelings to someone special. The lyrics delve into the fear of vulnerability and the struggle to express one's true feelings. The first verse highlights the singer's fear of being vulnerable and the feeling of being judged by someone who knows both their best and worst moments. The lyrics emphasize how scary this feeling can be, and how it can lead to someone opening and closing up emotionally. The fear and insecurity are further emphasized in the second verse when the singer repeats that they've said these words before, but it was a lie. They feel like they have to say those words many times to make it true.
However, as the song progresses, the lyrics highlight a shift in emotions. The bridge talks about how the lines on the singer's hand match perfectly with their partner's hand, and that it's a sign that they should speak their mind, and express their feelings. The song then ends with a repetition of the chorus, but with a different emphasis on the last line. The final line, "When I close my eyes, it's you there in my mind" reinforces the idea the singer wants to express their love as they keep thinking about their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
You know me the best
You understand me better than anyone else
You know my worst, see me hurt, but you don't judge
You've seen me at my lowest, but you never judged me for it
That, right there, is the scariest feeling
Being vulnerable with you scares me the most
Opening and closing up again
I'm hesitant to open up because I'm scared you'll hurt me like others have
I've been hurt so I don't trust
Past hurts have made it difficult for me to trust again
Now here we are, staring at the ceiling
We're lying here together, but I'm still scared to share my feelings
I've said those words before but it was a lie
I've told you I love you before, but I wasn't being honest
And you deserve to hear them a thousand times
You deserve to hear me say that I truly love you over and over
If all it is is eight letters
The phrase 'I love you' is made up of just eight letters
Why is it so hard to say?
Why is it so difficult for me to express my love for you?
Why am I in my own way?
What is stopping me from being able to say these three simple words?
Why do I pull you close and then ask you for space?
Why am I so inconsistent in my affection for you?
Isn't it amazing how almost every line on our hands align
Isn't it incredible how well we fit together?
When your hand's in mine, it's like I'm whole again, isn't that a sign
When we're together, I feel complete and happy, is that a sign that we should be together?
I should speak my mind
I should be honest with you about my feelings
When I close my eyes, it's you there in my mind
I think about you all the time, even when you're not here with me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marcus Lomax, Jonny Price, James Abrahart, Stefan Johnson, Jordan K. Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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