stranger - original song | Orla Gartland

a song for a long distance bestie.
come join my secret demo club: / orlagartland
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lyrics:
every once in a while, it hits me
like a bullet I can only really hope it’ll miss me
you’re hoping for a change
but I hope you stay the same
but am I gonna wreck it if I speak my mind?
when you’re not there
I get scared that you’ll become a stranger
when you’re not there, out of the blue I don’t recognise you
I guess it’s human nature
that you’ll become a stranger
when you get on the plane, remember
that neither one of us can keep this all together
the road you’re walking down, will it bring you back around?
oh, I got a funny feeling that we’re out of time
but am I gonna wreck it if I speak my mind?
when you’re up in the clouds,
I won’t bring you down, I won’t bring you down
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me on other parts of t'internet:
twitaaaa: / orlagartland
facey-b: / orlagartland
insta: @orlagartland
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next month
is a good month
news on that
coming soon
luv u
x

[@ElleOfTheMills]

WTF SO GOOD I LOVE THIS

[@benosullivan2013]

ElleOfTheMills Hi Elle, I've binge watched like 100000+ of your videos since you and Corinna collabed and I just wanted to wish you luck on your way to being the new face of KZbin, you're the complete package! Good luck (not that you need it) Also Orla amazing as always

[@orlagartland]

AS IF YOU'VE SEEN THIS I LOVE YOU

[@constancemess4385]

We had the same thought mom

[@kuaker542]

Wow!!!

[@freewithnature]

So intense 😆 but I can dig it.

[@jae15.]

"Next month is a good month" omg what are you planning

[@AbbeyGlover]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS

[@rowynmottershead4510]

Abbey Glover love love love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@abigailevora6562]

Abby Glover I’m such a fan ❤️

[@memereview9803]

omg wait what

[@LonelyWonderingWanderer]

Abbey Glover CAN YOU COVER ORLA?!

[@poppy8385]

OMG I LOVE YOU 😂 I can't believe you like orla gartland to 😍

[@smilewithmel]

Orla I love your covers, but nothing beats your originals! I love this song and can't wait for your Album! You were actually the reason I first signed up for a KZbin channel so I could subscribe to you! :) Now I have my own little channel but it all started here!

[@orlagartland]

Smile with Mel MASSIVE! That's amazing ❤️

[@smilewithmel]

It was back in the early yellow wall days! 💛Thanks for so many amazing tunes since then!

[@onsonginternational5391]

Without songwriters, there is no song

[@MaisieHPeters]

I’m pretty sure I remember u doing this at those cereal cafe gigs we did with dodie aggeeeees ago and I remember loving it and especially that ‘out of the blue I don’t recognise u’ melody and hearing it now I still love it in conclusion this song is SPICY so so sick!!

[@orlagartland]

AHHHH thank you lil cherub I cannot wait til we can get together and write a sweet jam! x

[@SoniaOReilly]

omg yes please

[@kaylynross6078]

Okay first of all Maisie I love you anddd the fact this comment only has 112 likes kills me inside .. ... HI ORLA

[@mbgisleena]

It’s just bop after every bop omg

[@fakewitcherica]

patiently waiting for orla to release this as a single (it's been 5 years)

[@avj8833]

how many guitars do you own they're beautiful

[@orlagartland]

two acoustics two electrics !

[@frogman1]

and a bass guitar

[@avj8833]

aah teach me

[@Syllvie]

chords are A E B if anyones wondering !!! hopefully gonna record a cover of this tomorrow to upload in a few weeks, love it !

[@orlagartland]

Em - Ukuletea !!!! Legend x

[@orlagartland]

can't wait to hear it! there are some c sharp minors + f sharp minors in there too but the bones of it are indeed A E B!

[@caroline2095]

Bless u for the chords

[@babeyangel266]

ohhh thanks for the chords 🎸🎶looking forward to hearing this- subbed! ❤I also make covers if you fancy checking out the grand total of four or five vids I have haha🙈 want to try cover this eventually.. thanks for making a catchy AF song Orla!!💁🏽‍♀️ xoxo

[@bodimbogyim]

i am in tears. i thought i heard all of your original songs, but turns out i haven't heard this masterpiece yet. orla, you don't know how much i love you.

[@wahwah-weewah]

I love how much emotion is clearly shown in your face when you sing and play. It’s awe-inspiring how you look like you love music that much. You’re so transparent, so genuine. You make me fall in love with music all over again. You make me see exactly what music can do. It’s so... So amazing is all I can use to describe it because it’s so hard to put into words how amazing this is, how amazing you are.

[@orlagartland]

ahhhhh. thank you

[@BinaBianca]

... okay, this could currently be the soundtrack to my life ... You're amazing

[@hayleychillcottmusic]

you blow my mind with every upload, you're a songwriter and a half gurrrrl

[@orlagartland]

AHHHH thanks

[@TheDoodleBrain]

I love it when someone writes a song and it's exactly how I'm feeling and for it to be a song as good as this wow my ears are blessed

[@oijamie]

YES YES YES i no longer have to keep listening to the version i recorded when i saw this live, a BOP

[@orlagartland]

oijamie ❤️❤️❤️

[@Judgles]

Yay - this is so good! Love the guitar switching - you should do a vid where you are the whole band playing the different instruments and singing at the same time!

[@LongStoryShortTooLate]

I'm begging you: release an album of your originals, please! Every one of them is gold. And that voice...incredible.

[@sophier873]

Orla I seriously don't know how you aren't on the radio/how you don't have millions of subs. I've never heard anyone with catchier or more relatable lyrics, such an incredible voice, and SICK guitar skills to top it all off. You are by far my fav artist of all time💕

[@CassiaInside]

This song hits close to home because I only have friends in cities 5 hours away and one is living in Japan for a year now, she’s really happy there makes tons of new friends and experiences and I’m so scared that we are strangers when she comes back.

[@orlagartland]

ahhhhhh i feel you. change is weird

[@theholyspirit511]

Your originals are godly holy cowwwwww

[@TheMrzippie]

been occasionally coming back to this song because not only are the vocals and instrumentation on fucking point but that damn chorus flows so well rythmically that i can't get it out of my head

[@captainstingray7059]

You put so much emotion into your music, i've listened to this so much. Feeling yourself lose your closest friend is such a choking helpless feeling, and this really captures it.

[@jennahj_]

My favorite thing is bouncy songs with emotional and powerful lyrics. This is beautiful and it’s added to my list of songs to listen to and sing all the time!!

[@katiegoldfinch3354]

Orla, you're a sensation just waiting to blow up. So so proud of your musical development, I love each song more than the last, which is impressive! Keep on doing what you do. So excited for whatever next month brings

[@orlagartland]

THANK U KATIE lots of love!

[@__paula]

orla strikes again with a gorgeous bop! can relate to the concept of the song, having long distance friendships is cool but you'll always have this feeling of them forgetting you

[@LookingOverYourSoul]

Orla, I've been listening to your music for 6 years. You've grown so much and become this talented and creative musician who (on my perception) has the hability to get inspired by all sort of things. I have just graduated from college, went back to my town until a find a job, so my friends and I are all over the country (the only group of real friends I've had). Thank you for becoming art what I'm feeling right now :) Keep making music! And developing your unapollogetical funny faces. Love ya, girl. Take care.

[@JuniorKuyava]

I'm amazed by your ability to create awesome melodies and lyrics, I love your art!

[@MsHollyMusic]

Each time I see you in the subscription box I just know I have a new song to get addicted to

[@SusieLucy]

watching your videos is a rollercoaster of being in pure awe of your talent, then feeling super jealous that i don't possess your skills, then having so much motivation to practice music, then getting over all that and bopping to the max to a tuuuuune

[@orlagartland]

hahhaa thank you and good luck! if i can do it anyone can x

[@vladimircicmanec6103]

Man, what an earworm... This is first class hit material, should be all over everything. Pure talent.

[@Zyswest]

this is my absolute favorite song of yours EVER. YES

[@12Randomizer]

Nothing beats your originals. Hits straight to the soul, girl you’ve got talent and passion. Never ever stop what you’re doing x

[@emmaroutier7303]

my new favorite original. i think i've had this on repeat for at least 20 minutes now

[@SoniaOReilly]

I have to add that your vocals are so strong wow!! this song is a JAM!! *repeat*

[@orlagartland]

Sonia O'Reilly LOVE U

[@richg2250]

You've quickly become one of my favorite artists. Can't wait for the full length (so close now). Your body language and facial expressions really take my breath away.

[@copperfoil8373]

This was exactly what I needed today. It's so good!

[@orlagartland]

all the love for u x

[@Floralar]

ngl i am addicted to your music, i think it's becoming an obsession! you are genuinely blowing my mind every time you post. also, this made my day after revising for 7 hours straight, ty ty ty!

[@ashtreely]

Just found your channel because of Dodie and I'm so glad I did! I love your unique style of music, it's really refreshing.

[@georgevanzandbergen905]

Modern music with timbre and many words and great lyrics is not dead...great music and glad I found you.

[@justisland]

Hot damn, you keep on releasing all of the bops like it's musical diarrhea (the good kind definitely!!!) Anyway, so excited for what the future holds for yaaaa!!!! Love yaaaa

[@AthAthanasius]

I had to like this comment, as I literally lol'd at the "musical diarrhea" bit.

[@orlagartland]

Musical diarrhoea o m g

[@FrauMar]

Orla just never disappoints. How can 1 person be so damn amazing I will never know. Love and flower showers over your precious head (from far away)

[@fgsguedes]

I keep coming back to this song in the past months, scared that quarantine will make everyone I knew a complete stranger, including myself. 😢

[@eloisefaithibarbia5057]

I always come back to this every few months because I just love this song so much! Hope this can be released as part of your new ep/album. 😍 xx

[@karaann6966]

I love seeing your passion when you sing! It's so clear that you're having fun and really loving what you're doing and the quality seems almost effortless. One of my favorite artists to watch!

[@carolinaflicker1292]

literally every single original (and cover) you post is so beautiful I’m shook

[@laurak6535]

There’s not one of your originals that I don’t like, or even think is just ok. I literally love all of them.

[@atulramchurn3065]

I've been listening to your originals lately and I don't feel the need to venture and discover what I like anymore. I love your music, your lyrics and your vocal skills (in other words, I love everything about you). You've got a new follower and a new admirer. I'll wait for your album. Till then, please keep posting and making the world better with your tremendously beautiful songs. ❤❤❤❤

[@20ecupirate13]

This has become one of my favorite channels! So much passion in your music! Gems like your music are so necessary in today's world XD Much love from the states

[@gengarjuice69]

this is my favorite of all your originals, idk it just struck a chord with me, always paranoid about relationship issues i suppose. around the time you put it out i was like in 10th grade in highschool and i remember just sitting in history vibing to all your music, time passes a little too fast xD

[@catcher0]

man, orla. i wish this was on spotify. this is so goddamn good

[@SaeJoke]

This is as good as it is relatable. And such a powerful ending. Phew. Must call my best friend tomorrow.

[@bregodk]

Many months later, and I still can't get this one out of my head. Crossing my fingers for it to get to Spotify someday 😍

[@cynthiapacheco1120]

This song sounds so upbeat, but the lyrics made me cry. I finally found someone I love, but that makes me get so paranoid that I'm going to lose them. We graduate this year in just a few months, and then we'll probably go our separate ways and she'll become a stranger.

[@emilyperks6415]

this is totally my favourite song right now. i've just listened to it 5 times. much love 💛

[@orlagartland]

ah love u thank u

[@Cutiebum]

I adore your recent stuff so so much! Another one to put on repeat every morning

[@Osquis]

omg put this in Apple Music, please, your music is amazing. If it were on iTunes I would definitely buy it

[@Peacefan188]

Wow, this is incredible! I really relate to this song at this time in my life. I'm in America and my boyfriend may or may not be moving back to England where he's from. "If you're up in clouds, I won't bring you down." You're so talented, Orla!

[@sarahcarolyn8590]

honestly I am not really into that kind of music but I just love your songs! every single one is so well written and catchy and what impresses me the most is how well you record them on your own! I really hope one day i write/record songs as well as you do! hope there is an EP or so coming out soon

[@thewinterizzy]

AHHHHH! I’ve been listening to your stuff on Spotify for days, haha. Got into an Orla mood I couldn’t and didn’t want to shake. Glad to see a new tune! Great work.

[@orlagartland]

LOVE

[@emomotionz7988]

Haha automatically liked it!! Also love it sooo much💟 you're Amazing Orla!!😊

[@shishasho33]

everytime it's better with you. never stop what you're doing !

[@brid101286]

Having been hoping for a recorded version since your live shows!!!amazing!!!

[@adrianpasos9760]

Oh my God this is amazing! You're such a blessing as your voice and amazing song. You're such an inspiration! Never stop doing what you love!

[@solangera3579]

I'm obsessed with your songs it's absolutely wonderful thank you!

[@junkbondtrader_]

i've been listening to this at least once a day since you uploaded it. it's definitely one of the best songs i've listened to this year. i love it so much, and i relate to the lyrics to a scary degree. i love your songwriting. i love pop music that is simple and to the point. you say exactly what you want to say. i admire that so much. i think it's a really brave and difficult thing to do.

[@luuttley]

I've had this on repeat for the past for days. I love it.

[@alexvakar4639]

i'm literally 7 seconds in and i'm already obsessed with this song

[@aertonnolan7801]

This is mental, get it on Spotify girl

[@ThatGuyNamedTim]

When i was a kid i had this action figure of Lex Luthor that i loved, it was my favourite one i owned. I used to play buddies with him all the time on the rocks out behind my apartment building it was always really fun. Anyway that's the kind of level of happiness i feel when i listen to your music.

[@user-nz5sm9vq2o]

This is awesome, you're such an inspiration, Orla! Thanks for this bop, personally I relate a lot since I moved a lot as a kid

[@SuicideBunny6]

Every song you put out is more perfect than the last and I'm in love with all of them!

[@rameenkhan7169]

Ths is such an interesting mix between the indie sound of her voice and the rock "vibes" of the guitar that I didn't know i needed...Bute the lyrics, the instrumental, everything, I FUCKING LOVE IT

[@okaykatieokay]

this song *speaks* to me!! i've got friends off at uni (i'm on a gap year) who have been my best friends for years, but they seem to becoming strangers and it's kinda heartbreaking

[@copperfoil8373]

I recently remembered this song existed and wow am I glad

[@ellenjade3940]

feeling those vibes

[@Sam78Gibson]

And just like that, you have done it again, Orla. Beautiful, just absolutely beautiful.

[@leoc4013]

I already have it stuck in my head. Great tune! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@eloisefaithibarbia5057]

Here I am back again. The groovy guitar and all too familiar lyrics just makes me keep coming back

[@sophiehennink645]

This is so great. It’s so nice to see your music grow as you grow. I think the older songs are great and the new songs are great and you are great, but it just seems as if you get better with every upload 🤩

[@Iluvthe1960s]

Love her and all she does I just had the post arrive with 2 Orla & 1 Martin CD’s happy days!

[@zaramcbride6619]

Love your music so much!!

[@addictionfiction]

That moment when you listen to a song for the first time and halfway through you are already a fan of the artist.

[@AmyAshcroftSWAG]

omg this is sooo incredible 😍😍 sounds lowkey so different from the demo!!! (also kudos you’ve uploaded at one of the few times i have wifi here bless) 💞

[@MartellaNutella]

I love every original you make!

You've slowly become one of my favorite artists. Woah

[@athf226]

As usual, your originals are spectacular. Keep it up!

[@naomifitzgerald1403]

Dude how do you not have a record deal? Every song you release on this channel is seriously incredible. Please go on tour or something ily

[@orlagartland]

that's the plan later in the year for sure. :) keep an eye out ! (and thank u)

[@sarahemilyy1633]

i love this so much!!!! probably my fav of urs now

[@chriswozny5487]

You've literally became my favorite artist at the moment. (I just found you a few weeks ago) Great lyrics, awesome sound, incredible voice. High Quality Stuff. Keep it up Orla !

[@zefypissaki8524]

THIS is what we want Ugh I'm excited I want more

[@quiarassss2139]

ugh your songs will always be so good

[@rachellizzie889]

All of your originals are simply magical. I really hope I can make music like you someday.

[@orlagartland]

if I can do it anyone can (:

[@leannklingensmith4618]

wow stop making all these things in my head into amazing songs please you are TOO MUCH

[@EthanTack]

Orla is a hit machine!

[@babeyangel266]

Obsessed with this. Highlight of 2018, amongst your other new originals. THANK YOU. cannot. handle.

[@kolijanoelkonig9579]

One of the best songs I've ever heard! You are a true miracle! Your music is mesmerizing!❤

[@jamiefiesta3444]

I love the new bop, your songs always make me so happy!!

[@carolinaflicker1292]

WHY ARENT YOU BLOWING HP THIS IS AMAZING

[@maelysmay1406]

I love love love watching you perform, you put absolutely everything into your music & it's so inspiring to watch. Thank you ♥

[@tsukishina]

Ahhh this is so good, i love the lyrics!!!! 🌸

[@Kekziii100]

I need a studio version of this omg