Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am
Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am (2007)
Directed by: AUTUMN DE WILDE
Ingrid Michaelson’s “The Way I Am,” released on September 18, 2007, as the lead single from her album ‘Girls and Boys,’ is a charming indie folk-pop track that propelled her into the mainstream. The song gained widespread recognition after being featured in a 2007 Old Navy commercial, leading to its peak at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Platinum certification from the RIAA. The accompanying music video, directed by Autumn de Wilde, presents a whimsical narrative where Michaelson, amidst a gymnasium filled with clowns and mimes, finds solace and acceptance in a fellow outsider, symbolizing the song’s theme of unconditional love.
