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“You’re Not Special, Babe” was released on July 7th, 2021, and is the fifth single for Orla Gartland’s album "Woman on the Internet".
The song is written in a message to self style, acting as somewhat of a slap to reality—albeit a kind one.
"Growing up is weird and my twenties feel like chaos. “You’re Not Special, Babe” is a coming-of-age song written to remind myself that everyone goes through all of it; good times, bad times, strange times, dizzying highs & extreme lows. The title sounds mean but it’s really meant to be a comforting message! I wrote and produced this song with my friend and collaborator Tom Stafford at the beginning of 2020. Lyrically it set a tone for the rest of the album tracks to follow; no bullshit – just a messy scrapbook of honest, matter-of-fact thoughts. We demoed the song together in Tom’s London studio and then later brought it to Middle Farm Studios in Devon where we set up for 3 weeks – my band playing on this track took it to the next level & gave it the raucous energy it was missing. Sonically “You’re Not Special, Babe” has everything I love – ethereal synths, shimmery guitars, harmonies, tiny drums and big drums. I cannot wait to play this song live."
— via DIY
"track 2, ‘you’re not special, babe’ – these repeated vocal samples in the verse are a nod to ‘o superman’ by Laurie Anderson! one of my all time faves
the bouncy pre-chorus bass part of YOU’RE NOT SPECIAL BABE is one of my fave parts on the album"
— via Twitter
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