Imposter (Louis Tomlinson song)
| "Imposter" | ||||
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| Single by Louis Tomlinson | ||||
| from the album How Did I Get Here? | ||||
| B-side | "Save Me Time (Demo)" | |||
| Released | 20 January 2026 | |||
| Length | 2:38 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
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| Producer | Nico Rebscher | |||
| Louis Tomlinson singles chronology | ||||
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| "Imposter" on YouTube | ||||
"Imposter" is a song by English singer–songwriter Louis Tomlinson from his album How Did I Get Here? It was released on 20 January 2026 as the album's third and final single before its release on 23 January.
Background and release
The song was written by Nico Rebscher, Dave Gibson, and Tomlinson,[1] and was produced by Rebscher. The song talks about Tomlinson's struggles with Imposter syndrome and with self-worth.[2] Of the single, Tomlinson states, "Imposter was written in the jungle in Costa Rica. Conceptually it leans into the idea of identity." He also states that the song is "probably the most melodic moment on the record".[3]
Reception
Alex Harris for Neon Music says that "Imposter syndrome makes for neat interview copy. Every artist claims it now. But most don’t build the syndrome into the song's architecture. Tomlinson did." Harris also claims that the song "insists it belongs on playlists next to confident indie hitmakers whilst the lyrics undermine that claim."[4] Eva Elisa Wells of OffTheRecordPress praised "Imposter" as it "blends its lyrical vulnerability with moody production", and that the "shift in confidence" contributes to a "bolder and brighter album."[5]
Charts
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References
- ^ "Louis Tomlinson Releases Reflective 'Imposter' Video". antiMusic.com. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ Stickler, Jon. "Louis Tomlinson Shares New Single Imposter Ahead Of 'How Did I Get Here?' Release". Stereoboard. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ Newton, Felicity. "Dork cover star Louis Tomlinson has released a video for his new single 'Imposter'". Dork. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ Harris, Alex. "Louis Tomlinson Performs Confidence He Doesn't Feel". Neon Music. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ Eva Elisa Wells. "Louis Tomlinson's "Imposter" Showcases a Newfound Musical Confidence". OffTheRecordPress. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 Chile Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 Costa Rica Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 Ecuador Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 Guatemala Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "EarOne Airplay: Week #7 dal 06/02/2026 al 12/02/2026" [EarOne Airplay: Week #7 from 06/02/2026 to 12/02/2026] (in Italian). EarOne. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 Internacional – Anglo – Del 19 al 25 de Enero, 2026" [Top 20 International – English – From 19 to 25 January, 2026] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. 26 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 México Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Macedonia – Radio Airplay Chart: Settimana 6.2026 – dal 30/01/2026 al 05/02/2026" [Macedonia – Radio Airplay Chart: Week 6.2026 – from 30/01/2026 to 05/02/2026]. Radiomonitor (in Italian). 6 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 Paraguay Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 30/01/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: February 2026". TopHit. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: February 2026". TopHit. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.