grey - original song | Orla Gartland

a song about having no grey area.
lyrics & (chords)...
verse:
(Bm to A, A to G, Bm to A, G to D)
Sometimes, I wish that I could feel numb
I wish that I was someone who could just brush it off
Sometimes, my head is like a party
A fight is starting in the corner of a crowded room
pre:
(G, Bm, A, D/F#m)
and I feel it bubbling to the surface
I can't look it's making me nervous, how?
I don't mean to be so erratic
Maybe i'm melodramatic now
chorus:
(G, D, A --)
'Cause it's always so good or so bad
Never in the middle
I either feel it all at once
Or feel so little
There's no middle
verse:
(Bm to A, A to G, Bm to A, G to D)
Blue & green, are so familiar, they're all I seem to know
I see red & I hate it
Never thought that I'd be here, but hey, now I'm begging for grey
(pre)
(chorus)
mid8:
(G, D, A, F#m)
You're telling me to simmer down
Just tell me how to dull it out x2
(chorus)
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MY LINKZ
My previous video/song, 'problematic' - • 'problematic' - origin...
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love you all much, hope you like!
I am so, so excited for 2017. excited to release new tunes & tour this year! so keep an eye on my ~socials~ for any updates!
xx

[@doddleoddle]

uGHhhHHHh such a GOOD SONG

[@jazminedebeauchamp181]

doddleoddle agreed

[@whatkindofblue17]

same

[@noirchronicles]

my bones be rattling

[@WouterWeggelaar]

I am going to have to agree with you Dodie ;) And hi Drew!

[@allesundmehr]

it is a truly wonderful song!

[@tessaviolet]

dANG GURL

[@charlie-kl9zr]

Tessa tessa great

[@orlagartland]

Tessa Violet aw gal you are wonderful and I cannot wait to see u at bry's London show for a boogie

[@relevantusername1575]

hi

[@alyssavocadoo]

"I either feel it all at once Or feel so little" Me in a nutshell!

[@felixnavarro9842]

Yup...same.

[@riah2747]

I swear she is the best thing on this planet

[@orlagartland]

ugh LUV LUV LUV

[@jg9253]

She is

[@disgustingpulls]

Riah Hey! So are you.

[@chrisjb241]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@travisdk84]

your sweater goes extremely well with the lyrics, nice choice also music is catchy as always

[@orlagartland]

Can Doodle cheers m'dear

[@DavidTriangle]

its so inspiring how you can make something so big with something so little love this jam

[@john_michael_white]

You know when you hear a new song for the first time ever, and you just know you're going to listen to it a million times till it's irrevocably seared into your brain? That! That x1000!

[@orlagartland]

thanks so mucho john you ledge

[@beAbubblyblonde]

your music should be HEARD by everyone in the entire world. just saying.

[@DoodleDate]

This is my favourite song of yours, wish it was on Spotify! :)

[@ixchel4784]

revisiting this and i?? i love her so much?? how is this possible?? still kinda bummed we never got a spotify release for this :(

[@hunterishere9104]

BIG MOOD

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Damn.. why you gotta do this to me, Problematic is still stuck in my brain and now this..

[@alyssavocadoo]

CheesecakeLasagna we're on the same boat

[@jazminedebeauchamp181]

your originals never cease to amaze me omg i've been listening to you for like 6 years and dang i still love you so much

[@CatherineMulvenna13]

Having a borderline personality disorder diagnosis, it feels like this song speaks directly to me. Orla you're so very talented and I'm so very grateful.

[@carysjones163]

I was looking for a comment like this, I have that diagnosis as well and was just wondering if I was looking too deep into it, making connections where there weren't any but turns out I'm not the only one thinking that :) it really spoke to me as well xx

[@insolencestar]

another one over here.. hello! i got that too. glad i’m not alone in this.

[@user-hi9cv1sc2i]

@@insolencestar Me too! The first thing I thought when I heard this song.

[@oOUnluckyPennyOo]

You ever have those songs that feel super duper relatable, and help you feel connected to the human experience? This is one of those for me. Thanks Orla, you're a gem.

[@orlagartland]

biggest compliment in the entire world!

[@micaela_c]

You sing so passionately I love it Orla!

[@nisargaramesh3010]

all of your songs have such a nice and strong structure and such amazing (like i'd totally tattoo them on myself good) lyrics and this song is no exception. my dream is to write a song as good as this.

[@orlagartland]

agrasin if I can anyone can x

[@SannaGood]

youre a visionary. blown away with the things you achieve and conquer with each new song.

[@orlagartland]

: )) wowza thank u

[@hanssonntag2146]

My friend showed me this song, at the time I had a completely one-sided crush on him and the lyrics spoke so much to how I was feeling about the situation, and so I fell in love with this song. He passed away very tragically two weeks ago, and the lyrics have taken on a whole new meaning to me that I will never hear this song the same again. I miss him every day, and as of right now I still break down every time I hear this song. I still love it, it's a beautiful piece of art that is only in my life because of my friend who I loved, and I'll always cherish the memories of driving around with him listening to this. Thank you Orla, this song is a gift beyond words.

[@catsgoolore]

pleeassseee make more fully produced music. These videos of new songs are incredible and I just want to hear what it'll sound like fully polished, gahhh

[@orlagartland]

:)) that's the plan! promise you some sweet releases this year xx

[@catsgoolore]

Yessss! Can't wait!

[@oversherine]

my bpd ass relates to this so much, i'm actually tearing up

[@internetrando3488]

shay - that’s exactly what I was thinking. Guess that’s just the BPD life lol

[@saumyasawleshwarkar8259]

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@Tosutoo]

it's not orlas sole singing skills that got me, even if they're amazing, but her passion that's distinct in her singing and the energy you can see. this is what I look for. I'm bored of all so perfect emotionless singing. orla is fucking refreshing

[@EmmaJanePDX]

This one chokes me up the second the synth comes in - these songs really got me through some of my darkest times.

[@nandini1740]

i just feel like you would make the perfect ginny weasley just musical

[@TheGostboy7]

Am I the only one who still listens to steps by her lit all the time!! 💙💙

[@vanessasarmc]

Malik Mcclain i always come back for steps I love that song I really hope Orla release the studio version someday

[@TheGostboy7]

Vanessa Sarmiento trust I'm still waiting for that beautiful day.

[@melaniemurphyofficial]

fucking CLAAAASSSSS

[@MarieFerrieux]

I'm so glad you're getting step by step the recognition you deserve, i always loved this song and come back to it regurlarly. Thanks Orla and i wish you all the best

[@hannahtrigwell]

love this Orla x

[@orlagartland]

thanks gal! legend

[@KristinaPalattao]

oh my goodness Orla this is amazing

[@poppy2643]

YES ORLA! P.s. Im kinda ready for a new EP pleaseeee ;)

[@orlagartland]

in the works! tho thank you for being so patientttttt lil bear

[@allesundmehr]

this does remind me of daughter! and i am loving it! this is a wonderful song!!

[@kelsier1726]

The existence of this sets my musical standards quite high

[@katieishere3187]

This portrays erratic emotions so well

[@BeFlatMajor]

world's best pre-chorus right there.

[@ghostwilliams9370]

It's 1:30 in the morning and I'm teetering on the edge of a panic attack because I can't stop thinking about how much of a freak I am because it's like I have two modes. 1:robotic,stern,cold,seemingly emotionless,too honest,socially inept 2: Super loud,annoying,overly emotional,theatrical,over dramatic and childish,really outgoing The second is like a failed attempt at a mask,I try to act like "normal" people do but then I end up being a little bit too dramatic or theatrical and it tends to drive people away I can't find a balance inbetween the two,this song is exactly how I feel. I've been trying to find a way to put it into words and I finally did. Thank you Orla for writing such beautiful and meaningful songs,You may not know it but they really truly help people ❤

[@carolinaremley1377]

Jayden Williams my guy you aren’t a freak there are plenty of people like you, I’m one of em and I know it’s kinda hard to not feel that way (I haven’t figured it out yet) but It’ll get better at some point

[@danielasolis]

Really can't get enough of your originals

[@magsm9786]

Her voice excites my senses.

[@danihamilton1400]

Orla please tell me quite how you manage to be more and more phenomenal with each new song??? I didn't realise it was possible but this is absolutely incredible. I can't even express how completely blown away I am. I've also been feeling exactly how you describe in this song a LOT recently and can't understand how you manage to put it into words?? And MUSIC???? You're a goddess, never ever ever stop doing exactly what you're doing

[@orlagartland]

Dani Hamilton HEART EYES FOR U thank you gal

[@oRafaNitz]

Hey there, Orla! How come i just found about you today?!?! Youre amazing and this is an amazing song. Youre very creative! Loved loved loved. Cant wait to listen to more of youre originals!! Congratulations!

[@carathelittlewindsong2485]

This is something that comes closest to describing what its like to suffer from bipolar and i thank you for that

[@tomdaly8261]

I can imagine this as a huge hit in the near future. That beat is insanely catchy.

[@brunsontownsend7520]

Damn! Somebody sign this girl!

[@camilaines7440]

I've never seen anybody enjoy playing their own music this bad. So good orla ✨

[@SuicideBunny6]

Aahh great song! Just watching you being so passionate and energetic makes me all happy and warm inside :)

[@Grufflump]

It's the 'now i'm begging for grey' that gets me. Great song! :D

[@alexthuene2806]

your pre chorus has been stuck in my head the entire day. and the whole lil piano bit

[@AmyNaylorMusic]

That jumper is fab. As is this song. I'm loving this whole, drum machine, lo-fi, bedroom recording thing you've got going on. It's ace!

[@orlagartland]

Amy Naylor thank you x 100!

[@virginiairicibar]

I love all the new stuff you're making, please never stop, but I keep coming back to this song for some reason...if there's ever an Orla Gartland World Tour better bet I'm buying the first ticket in South America!!

[@lgb6323]

You're so good! I always get your songs stuck in my head. After all these years I still go, "Step one, step two... step." ❤️️😘

[@honorie]

Never felt a song so succinctly and cleverly describe how my bipolar feels, so beautiful. thank you for sharing

[@varun9115]

I be shooketh. Like, holy crap Orla this is SpEcTaCuLaR.

[@drnykterstein_]

Why havent you blown up yet?? All of your originals are amazing!

[@linneafilippa3182]

This song speaks to me. I fully cry every time I hear it.

[@sims9342]

every once in a while i come back to this cause its so good !!!

[@Svenn0s]

your voice and the tune 😍 many little earorgasm, thanks, greetings from germany

[@Judgles]

Love this song - and your "grey" jumper!

[@anniekritzler498]

I'm showing your songs to my uncle (he is a radio broadcaster) because you deserve to be famous.

[@prairieteeth]

obsessed with this song tho

[@halfwaydcent1245]

I randomly stumbled across this.......I am speechless. Amazing. More people need to stumble across this.

[@autumnrank7462]

orla this song makes me cry i love it so much im telling you a quarter of these views are mine i am begging on my knees for you to release this song i will singlehandedly make it popular so everyone streams it this is the best song ive ever fucking heard

[@imtheawkbird]

I've actually had this stuck in my head since January no joke

[@lanciilatte2372]

listened to this years ago, randomly heard a song of hers on spotify and recognized the voice, now i re-listened to this and still remember all the words🕶

[@kkrazylovesrock]

God youre probably my favorite song writer

[@jadesham9401]

i feel this so hard. and i love your tiny instruments.

[@shelbyolive]

Heard this on Patreon a while back and STILL CANT GET OVER HOW GOOD IT IS (you're my fav artist I support on Patreon btw, those demos ARE DAMN GOLD.)

[@orlagartland]

Shelby Olive Shelby thank you! Means the world 😊

[@Aritro77]

You're accumulating a nice collection of bangers now but this one's still my favourite. You were an exceptional performer of covers as an adolescent and you've grown into a very fine songwriter in your own right. It's been joyous and a tad surreal watching you grow up on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@RustyClantonOfficial]

Please can we start a band?

[@katieishere3187]

Rusty Clanton plEASE

[@LivingWeirdCameron]

can i join?

[@orlagartland]

yes yes yes and yes again

[@LivingWeirdCameron]

is that a yes to me also being in the band? cause it sure does sounds like fun

[@jebzxo]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Shahrae]

i keep listening to this.. over and over and over again.. ❤

[@HeyHeyItsAlex]

I've been your subscriber since like 2010, and somehow over the years your videos stopped showing up in my subscriptions. I just rediscovered you and I'm so glad to see that you're still on KZbin! I really like how your music has evolved. Hope you've been well!

[@Mopharli]

Beautiful and perfect... this reminds me of Postcards! There's a unique feminine, gritty, raw, emotional feeling in these two songs.. incredible. Tingles.

[@louloucygnus2773]

Ever song speaks directly to my heart and soul

[@saigeissosour1696]

This is one of those rare songs that fits me amazingly well and i just need to listen to it on repeat. Forever. Amazing.

[@saigeissosour1696]

Still scratching my brain

[@dustid]

I'm in love with everything about this god, what a G

[@hanniski4733]

I love all your songs, and I am glad, that your new songs are on Spotify. It would be sooo cool and nice to hear songs like, "grey" or "why am i like this" on there too!!! Love from Vienna

[@anathebandah]

holy cow I swear you make some of the best original music out there

[@mim8291]

You're everything I want to be. You can communicate thoughts in the most incredible honest way. You're as beautiful as your voice, which is like a hot room in winter. I'm speechless.

[@purplemoon1997]

I absolutely adore every video you've posted recently. You hit such human truths so simply and beautifully. Keep it up.

[@judysahakian4257]

Orla, you're my girl!! Giving me all the feels with this song. Love ya 💕

[@millicentbc]

Seeing you live was amazing you just have so much emotion in your expressions and your voice and your words and arghhh you are just an amazing performer and you deserve millions of subs!! :)

[@AutumnBanks]

i love your original songs so much... i've never heard anything quite like them!!

[@emmaburns53]

I just love that Rusty and Dodie and all of my other favorite music youtube people are all friends and support each other!!!!

[@martakauzna1961]

I have no damn idea why you have only about 100k subscribers ;o You're pretty amazing! I'm here since 2009 and still amazed by your talent! ♡ Greetings from Poland ❤ ❤

[@AysieElf]

I love it when you smile just for a sec while singing!

[@mpolarbear108]

Orla, please put this song on an ep or album 💛

[@GirlBehindTheCam]

I love this. Can't really think of anything else to say because that sums it up pretty well. Super relatable song. What a star!

[@sandfire1255]

I just recently discovered you and I was doing my media homework and thought to myself, "imma listen to some Orla and see what other stuff she's done" "I either feel it all at once or feel so little... there's no middle" I almost jumped out of my skin when I heard this, and my focus was literally RIPPED from my homework to my computer screen. I have never heard a song lyric that has described my life so perfectly. That was beautiful, and I have fallen in love with this song... thank you

[@aviatrix86]

Thank you Orla. This song speaks to my soul. You're truly amazing.

[@WhiskeyDrs]

still my fav original of yours, not just cuz the subject but just sounds good, i do really enjoy your originals. keep making em.... Thnx

[@featuringTom]

oh man, I've just found your channel and now i'm going to binge watch all your videos.. this song is so good, thankyou.

[@MartellaNutella]

Have always loved your music!!!

[@sophieellen_art]

This song is beyond Relatable. Beautiful !

[@PoseidonXIII]

I love how REAL this song is! I can absolutely connect with it because it is so genuine and visceral!!

[@christopherlegg9674]

Amazing, without lyrics ... this is no doubt Amazing, adding to your mix these notes... Out of sight and into the area within them greys... Perfection friend..

[@Shahrae]

I sang this with my friend at a school performance last year and everyone loved it. It was sooo much fun :)

[@briannafee853]

a lot of your lyrics really resonate with me and they are helping me not feel so alone. thank you ❤️

[@jappev924]

Utterly beautiful and your way of showing your music and how much you enjoy singing it is so touching! Thank you for this! :)

[@sophiecrawshaw9085]

please go on americas got talent like honestly this is how I aspire to sing

[@rovibetina]

this is so amazing how is this even possible??!! you're such a gift omg

[@MinaFem]

this song is beyond words.... and your performance is so expressive, I LOVE IT

[@drehgonsleher893]

This deserves so many more views! I love this song sooooo much! Instantly! ❤️ subscribed!

[@nukemz]

This is SUCH A GREAT TUNE!