imposter - original song | Orla Gartland

a song about an identity crisis. fun fun!
lyrics & chords (with capo 4 on the guitar! for anyone playing on a different instrument, transpose these chords up 2 tones, 'til your first chord is an A)
(F -- Am -- Bb -- C# - C -) x2
i’m looking in the mirror but that’s not me
it’s someone else who looks a little like me
but they’re trying way too harde
i go outside in borrowed clothes and borrowed shoes
it seemed like the most logical thing to do
but it’s not safe to go out in the middle of the night
(Gm -- (Am) - Bb -- Dm -- C --) x2
but it’s all my head has got
to be everything i’m not
take me and paint me by number
and though my head can try
this happens every night
i’m not your sister or brother
….
(Bb -- F -- A -) x4
i’m an imposter I know x3
and i’m loving the bluffing but i really know nothing no
….
(F -- Am -- Bb -- C# - C -) x2
I wile away the weeks with a sour face
Knowing now that someone else has took my place
They're s till trying way too hard
i wished for this i know but now i take it back
i’ll return as the slowest in the wolfpack
now those old flaws seem like bliss
(Dm - Dm with a C# bass - C - A)
just give me
anything but this
(chorus)
(Gm -- (Am) - Bb -- Dm -- C --) x2
And then the party stops
And all the bodies swap back to their owners, it’s horribly normal again
Sweaty and confused, I look around the room
I’m just like all of the others!
(chorusssss x2)
....
MY LINKZ
My previous video/song, 'problematic' - • 'problematic' - origin...
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.......
as per, thank you for being so beautifully patient in waiting for my next release. it'll be worth the wait :)
xxxx

[@tessaviolet]

YESSSSSSS

[@Lucas-DX]

Tessa Violet found you xD

[@kylanscott2602]

Hello Tessa 👋

[@user-by3vv1rh1z]

Россия против Америки и по этому забрал Крым у Украины потому что в Евросоюзе действует НАТО а там Америка может ставить базы на Крым и достичь Россию вооооот😊

[@fuckmeup7743]

Holy shit it’s Tessa!

[@tyhayter5022]

Am I alive?

[@tess77262]

My brother is convinced the lyrics are "I'm eating pasta" and refuses to accept anything else 😂

[@cory9493]

Shit I can't unhear this now lol

[@WouterWeggelaar]

Tess Foster that's a fantastic alternative :-)

[@orlagartland]

this is my worst fear confirmed I WAS SO PARO THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE PASTA

[@leithp]

but don't you like pasta?

[@RebeccaBeckery]

NO! I listened to this on repeat ALL THIS TIME and didn't hear that, now I can't unhear that! Lmao

[@vlogbrothers]

So glad I found your channel. Also, How do you make your pinky do that?! -- Hank

[@SoniaOReilly]

I've been asking myself the same question tbh, it seems effortless but my pinky disagrees VIOLENTLY !! Also hank, welcome to the Orla train

[@katiesjg3146]

hank, you would nOT SHUT UP ABOUT THIS SONG ON TWITTER. it took like your seventh tweet for me to check it out. no regret.

[@akky5357]

I’m pretty sure it’s extremely a swoll pinky. Gotta work it out haha

[@Anziiiiiii]

lol guys what's wrong with her pinky I can't even see haha

[@enviedshark6635]

Anz - I also want an explanation... I don't see anything special about her pinky.

[@brianpedersen136]

Orla writes the best choruses.

[@qwertzuiopasdfghjklyxcvbnm6670]

Brian Pedersen but tbh I fucking love the beginning (like exactly the first minute)

[@sadiesbustos1316]

is that......dodie yellow?

[@yamichan9249]

+Sadies Bustos HAHAHAH

[@bashav619]

Ben Howard 🙌

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Fr!

[@aleksandratrzeciak2037]

how is it possible for someone to just breathe music and make it seem so damn easy?

[@davidmc8478]

Years and years of practice

[@anthonyman8008]

You have to practice nonstop

[@travisdk84]

how is it every song you write is instantly my new favorite it's scary how relatable your lyrics are

[@genevievedear]

Can Doodle SAME

[@orlagartland]

it's scary how NICE YOUR COMMENTS ARE

[@twgever7395]

*Orla gartland was not an Impostor* *1 impostor remains*

[@variablenine]

I knew as soon as I saw the title I’d find this somewhere in the comment section

[@zeapsin186]

Cringe

[@twgever7395]

@@zeapsin186 whatever you like, princess

[@zeapsin186]

@@twgever7395 femboy

[@zeapsin186]

@@twgever7395 am I yours?

[@mhilmyfauzi4523]

the pastabilities for this song is endless

[@keeganmiller442]

this song is better than moms spaghetti!

[@zmayer6207]

I hate you now ... cant be unheard xD

[@caroline2095]

this sounds like an acoustic paramore song and i love it

[@seignee]

oh my god youre right

[@savbrown]

OOOH

[@ayuputridewifitriyani3658]

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[@atypical140]

Omg wait... I saw you at YALC. You wrote a book about a character with the same name as me. Small world...

[@lucymoon]

LOVE IT

[@adamthorley3244]

U have to much spare time ur everywhere 💜

[@ebonyb477]

she's just spreading her love towards her friends..

[@adamthorley3244]

+Emilia Smith yeah I guess too many friends is the issue lol

[@ebonyb477]

Adam Thorley is there such thing as too many friends

[@kaylee3077]

Orla: releases Problematic Me: wow this is my fav song!!! Orla: releases Grey Me: WOW!! THIS IS MY FAV SONG!!!! Orla: releases Imposter Me: W O W !!!!!!!!!!! T H I S I S M Y F A V S O N G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really tho this is bloody amazing!! Love u lots💕

[@orlagartland]

thank you so mucho! YAY

[@AVeryRandomMegan]

Releases 'lifeline': THIS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE SONG

[@jacobwood4937]

releases zombie: MY FAVOURITE SONG!!! releases more like you: MY OTHER FAVOURITE

[@AlexBerish]

IM EATING PASTA WOAH OH OH I DONT LIKE PASTA NO OH OHH

[@AlexBerish]

nah but this song is hypeeee orla

[@aubreyh8308]

Alex Berish all i can hear now is pasta i hate you 😂😂

[@redpanda983]

@@aubreyh8308 lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@bobblyblinkers]

The comment's now stuck in my head but I read it so I guess I Did it to myself I'll leave now bye.

[@itsleane]

HAKJSKAHKAHSAHSDSJDHSJD

[@melododie]

0:31 That "but it's not safe to go out in the middle of the night" is so satisfying! Aah!

[@mariaferodigue]

I think so too, it's so good to hear!

[@totallynollie10]

her voice/style reminds me of Hayley from Paramore mixed with Dodie. And instant new fav honestly :)

[@maisieb973]

YES this is so true!!! :D

[@thereallisbian9873]

This is so accurate how could I not hear it dang

[@saphlouise]

With some elements of Regina Spektor too!! :)

[@OliviaRuby]

this is so amazing oh my god

[@ayuputridewifitriyani3658]

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[@CassiaInside]

"I'm looking in the mirror but that's not me" The first line of this songs is kinda the most relatable thing I heard in weeks. Because that is how I feel every morning I get ready to school and look into the mirror (or whenever I see my reflection). I see someone who looks similar to me, but this is not me and I feel so lost. Who am I, what is my identity and how can I end up being happy with myself? Whatever, I really love this song.

[@RyanMercil]

Things will make sense in time, hang in there

[@cleown5123]

I LOVE ALL YOUR ORIGINAL SONGS SO MUCH I JUST NEED THEM ALL ON SPOTIFY PLSSSSS

[@Mari-vk8mx]

Tyrannus Basilton Grimm-Pitch ahh same😭

[@violetrose1771]

ANOTHER CARRY ON FAN!!

[@jiawen2214]

It's almost like she predicted people will start playing Among Us

[@Loonlun]

LMAO

[@scribbled634]

the first comment i see is about amongus 💀💀💀

[@alyssavocadoo]

"i’m looking in the mirror but that’s not me it’s someone else who looks a little like me" these lyrics remind me of the time when I first felt 'unreal' (aka depersonalisation) and gimme your guitar skills plsss and the rhythm *aahh*

[@RyanMercil]

Yeah, depersonalizations a bitch

[@katieh7927]

@@RyanMercil definitely lmao not fun

[@fbgcartelhough3515]

Hey My friend suffer from autism if you could donate just anything to her cash app be so grateful.. $OFN216 In thanks From the Kager's Family

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Holy shit, or should I say HOLY HIT! Love it!!! xx

[@emmynoether9540]

Nicole Milik It is so cool to see you commenting here. I love yours and Orla's music!

[@ayamustafa4986]

I found this song in the middle of feeling this way, feeling like I am things that I’m not allowed to be. Liking things I feel like I’m trying too hard, even if I naturally gravitate to those things. My imposter syndrome is crippling and eats me alive. I have yet to find a way to cope with it. “Confused...looking around the room, I’m like all the others” it’s too close to how I feel, I don’t know whether to feel comforted by it or feel like a clichè.

[@emilywheeler8858]

I absolutely love your unique style and how you implement that into your original songs and covers! I'm 14 and play guitar - you are such an inspiration to me!

[@WouterWeggelaar]

Emzique this right here is GOLD. keep playing and keep learning and don't forget to enjoy it in the mean time!

[@orlagartland]

legend! yeah man enjoy it x

[@ayuputridewifitriyani3658]

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[@mariubjallakata3685]

My partner has autism, and because of that he suffers from imposter-syndrome. He thinks he does not deserve the life he has, the accomplishments he worked for so hard. He is truly the best person I know, and he thinks of himself as the worst. Now, I convinced him to get professional help, and I also help him as I can, and he started to overgrow his fears and beliefs. Its still a long road ahead of us, but he took the first steps, and I am so happy that he did.

[@crackers3978]

that is beautiful. i'm glad he's now in good hands, and i hope the absolute best for both of you!!!!!

[@revinthesweetpotato]

Bet Orla had trouble playing as an imposter in Among Us lol

[@binaxenon2632]

i love the emotion you're not afraid to show in your face while you sing. it's very inspiring

[@linneafilippa3182]

I wish this was on Spotify. Listen to it very often and I love it so much

[@joeyxiang3121]

this song takes on a whole new meaning in the Among Us age......

[@superguy199]

If Among Us had a theme song

[@TheClick]

Really nice groove :P love how much sound is produced by a relatively small amount of stuff

[@notbatman24601]

I literally can’t breath. Hank green AND THE CLICK??????

[@EmmaJanePDX]

still coming back to the OG Orla songs. my absolute comfort zone

[@foxfire1345]

Among us brought me back here, Its good to be back.

[@DavidTriangle]

AHHHHHH SO GOOD

[@valentinafarias9625]

cosas de la vida encontrarte aqui shkdjhjfs me encanta tu musica hfksgf

[@lilysoaper]

OMG I LOVE THIS AND YOU AND YOUR GUITAR PLAYING AND THE LYRICS SO SO SO SO MUCH ❤😂

[@cursemaker0017]

The raw emotion in this really speaks to me. I fell in love with the energy instantly. It's just, pure. This is real music if I've ever heard it.

[@diogosantana5180]

Don't remember subscribing to this channel, but I'm glad I did it

[@orlagartland]

hahaahah welcome

[@diogosantana5180]

Orla Gartland thanks! waiting for the next video 😝

[@ayuputridewifitriyani3658]

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[@danLyoutube]

This chord progression is unreal.

[@ellis_faust]

Another *amazing* song!! This might sound a little silly but, you always make strange faces while singing XD It just shows how much you get into the song and how much you love music! You're so talented! This song made my day!

[@orlagartland]

hahaha you're not the first to mention the faces :) :( :D :P ;)

[@ellis_faust]

It just really shows how much you love what you're doing XD They make your songs unique :D -I'm slightly freaking out by the way! You're -*-awesome!-*- Oh my gosh!-

[@leithp]

The faces is just how she squeezes "the feelz" into her songs. :-)

[@ellis_faust]

Oh Awesome!!

[@Aritro77]

I fkn love this tune so much. Haven't listened to it for a while but I get the chorus stuck in my head a lot. Earworm of a song.

[@StansStuff]

HOLY SHIT ITS SO SO GOOD HOW HOW HOW

[@coldhands6648]

ORLA PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLUS PEOPLE ARE PLAYING AMONG US SO IT'S GONNA HIT DIFFERENT

[@thewinterizzy]

Thank you Hank Green, I love this. Being introduced to incredible artists is my favorite pastime. Great job!

[@ayuputridewifitriyani3658]

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[@Iluvthe1960s]

I can’t understand after 50 years of collecting records in the last 3 months I’ve discovered Fizz, Orla, Dodie, Martin and Greta I’ve been buying records and cd’s every week (2 today) some of Orla’s early ones are a fortune but worth every penny you guys have not only rekindled my love of music but my love of collecting opening Orla’s Freckle vinyl and seeing the clear vinyl or the Multi colour Fizz brought back an excitement I’ve not had in years, why didn’t I discover you guys earlier! Can’t wait for the live gigs

[@ortopilot]

Lovin the song :) Spectacular performance as always!

[@firamis5684]

Such a great song! Been listening to it so much the last couple weeks :)

[@orlagartland]

[@edengallagher1044]

Weeks?

[@orlagartland]

:) I have a secret demo club where I send out home demos of songs before I upload them elsewhere! link in the video description if you wanna check it out x

[@firamis5684]

Exactly :) And I can really recommend you joining it! It's so worth it and if I wasn't a poor undergraduate I would totally pay more.

[@KitNeticVT]

You're the most talented being I've ever witnessed. I can't get over how talented you are with lyric writing. You're essentially the epitome of a lyrical genius. I adore you.

[@natalycasillas9992]

I just want these on Spotify...lol Orla plssss

[@ayuputridewifitriyani3658]

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[@hymntothenight]

when orla is sus

[@CelsoHadd]

this hits different in an among us era

[@juliajarzebowska9155]

I've been listening to this song on repeat for two days now. It's like oxygen to me. SO GOOOOOD!!

this and problematic on repeat!

[@macyworsham3776]

The way you play is electric. Your entire energy is incredible ❤️ Hell yeah.

[@moonjellymermaid4228]

I've watched this many times before, but it's been awhile and I actually gasped out loud in the middle. This is is incredible!!

[@rae2353]

this song needs to be in spotify, in fact all of your songs !!

[@abbsterjonesy]

It really does!!

[@peachvamps]

i have been listening to this monthly for six years and am still somehow holding out hope that you'll record and release it

[@trangha5496]

me too

[@eyejay404]

me three 🤞

[@matthieua.4298]

Orla already playing among us three years ago

[@WouterWeggelaar]

Good work Orla! love it! Worth the wait!

[@natasha2175]

First :3

[@jovanamihic5692]

You're helping me survive really tough period in life❤

[@lissaloveable31]

forever wishing this song gets released on spotify. it’s honestly one of my favourites of orla’s songs

[@marvyn]

love this so much, babe 💓

[@jazminedebeauchamp181]

orlas originals are my favorite thing ever i'll never not be excited over a new video ❤

[@shyan6671]

I'm absolutely obsessed with your music! I love your style and the passion you put into every song, soooooo good!

[@jur1297]

You have such a unique facial expression while singing. It really emphasizes the passion and the fun you seem to experience while performing! Please, for the sake of both you and me and your listeners, don't stop making songs! Ps. I'd love to hear this with a full band in the back.

[@jackiedubled4869]

SO BRILLIANT u never fail to amaze me Orla, thank u

[@ariane7843]

okay. so I'm just gonna go through exams and my entire life listening to this. Bless your fire girl 🔥

[@shadysadie8589]

This is my first time hearing you're music and omg it's good

[@ayuputridewifitriyani3658]

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[@PANDARAMARIC]

i love this!! it's what's been missing from my everyday music playlist, can't wait to hear more orla ❤❤

[@melanieluciano3347]

Orla, this completely made my day! I can't tell you how obsessed I am with all of your videos and music. I always look forward to your next video so THANK YOU!

[@claudiat6609]

The way you built up this song is sick, you're so talented i can't

[@MrDinoooooo]

Thats like...studio quality right there. Nice nice nice!

[@ananyasriram5457]

I love the effort and passion you put into all your songs, the drums and synth make it sound sick!!

[@eyeslikeminstrels6234]

I can't even begin to express my love for this song! Every one of your songs blow me away, thankyou ❤

[@thelinsterbadger]

Every time I think I've decided on my favourite song of yours, you come out with another amazing one and make me question my choice all over again. Basically, I've just decided they're all my favourite and I love them all. Congrats on this bomb-ass song though, it's super catchy and just downright groovy.

[@amandapirani3207]

I feel like you can just tell that this song is yours, out of the songs I've listened to you sing this by far fits your voice the best!

[@rubysadventures872]

I live how much energy she puts into these omg

[@cal7476]

I ALWAYS look forward to your uploads cause your songs are so catchy and the lyrics are amazing and relatable and they always makes me repeat it over and over at least a hundred times over. YOUR SUCH AN AMAZING ARTIST AHHH!

[@heylookitsn0ah]

Honestly, I'm so inspired by your songwriting

[@sassyskeletonking]

It‘s so crazy cool to see with how much emotion you play

[@Roux93w]

I just love every single one of your new songs sooo much! Can't wait for the release!!

[@alfredosirica1495]

Absolutely incredible, as always. There isn't a song of yours that doesn't give me goosebumps.

[@owowhatsthis8596]

When I'm the imposter and a crewmate asks what I was doing that round:

[@itshopenow6880]

I relate so. Bloody. Much. It's killing me that you captured it perfectly.

[@edengallagher1044]

I swear every one of your songs the first listen I'm like "well that was nice" and then the more I come back the more I love it and I quickly become obsessed

[@brandysmith1799]

you really make me feel the music with your energy!!! i absolutely love your music!!!!!

[@zzero0orezz]

came back here bcause of among us

[@claudiat6609]

BEST SONG EVER, WE NEED THIS ON SPOTIFY AND EVEREYTHING PLSS IS SOOO GOOD

[@sydneygracehavemann24]

I literally love how happy you are when you're singing oh my god it's the cutest thing.

[@TheNahnsu]

I love your songs and I love how you share the chords and lyrics, making them so accessible. You're cool.

[@RemcoM013]

There's a lot of stuff of yours on spotify, but this is missing. Why? I'd love to put this into my daily playlist!

[@samjaya9528]

I love how low-key edgy this is. One of my new favourite songs :)

[@gurshaan237]

I love how progressively expressive and absorbed in the music you get throughout your videos

[@felicityandrade8297]

Orla, i have loved your great music for years now. Thank you so much!

[@strictly1becca]

this is a JAM and it also HURTS so my emotions are confused but i'm about it

[@alexandradufour4534]

I love, you have so evolved I hope to have an album soon and even concerts. Go through paris one of these days.😊 excuse my bad English .

[@ruthteeling1940]

Teach me your ways....honestly this is so good. Watching this makes me feel so inadequate. The hook is so catchy! And the sudden end 😍

[@MsHollyMusic]

Finally! Was waiting for this song ever since you posted the teaser on Instagram. Wonderful job ♥

[@joydrive_]

when the impos

[@microwaveablepasta7264]

-tor is sus!1!1!1!!1!1 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳🥶🥶🥶🥶🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@hopelina7]

I LOVE I LOVE I LOVE YOUR ORIGINAL SONGS YES????

[@mayorofsimpleton5674]

YES!!!

[@zoedoudt9386]

YES!

[@bi-nonna4299]

damn i still get chills!! love listening to all your original songs

[@jameylausen7871]

Wow, this is the exact song I needed right now! You're amazing!!