Ian McConnell - Quitting (The Way I Wrote It)

I wrote this in December.

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Lyrics:
I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting
I don’t think I’m gonna do it
But I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting
17 year old me probably wouldn’t believe
That I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting
After all of the hours that I spent getting good
I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting
I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting

I used to love this, now I love this less
And I’ve been scared to get this off my chest
Afraid of who I might let down if I decide to put to rest
The life I’m living

But I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting
It comes in waves, but the waves come stronger and more often
I’ve been reading about how burning out is not uncommon
But I never thought it’d happen to me
So young and full of so much promise
But if I’m honest

I used to love this, now I love this less
And I’ve had trouble filling up my chest
With the air I need to live because I’m anxious and I’m stressed
Beyond my limits

So I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting
And I tell myself I’m a loser
Who can’t take when things get hard
I’m my own worst abuser
But I guess most people are
And I’ve already come this far
It’d be a waste to not just finish

But I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting
I don’t think I’m gonna do it

But I used to love this, now I love this less
I don’t know what I would do instead
So I’ll probably just convince myself that sticking with it’s best
And try forgetting
That I’ve been thinking ‘bout quitting

Chords:
Verse:
Ab Eb/G Db/F Ab/Eb Dbsus9 Ab/C Bbm Eb

Chorus:
Db Eb Ab
Db Eb Ab
Db Dbm Ab Ab/G Fm
Bbm Eb

Bridge:
Db Eb Fm Cm
Db Eb Db Eb

[kahsindra]

10 years at my job, this came up on my Spotify today and started crying at my desk at work. This hit hard, encompasses what I’m feeling. Thank you for your vulnerability, it made me feel validated. 💕

[lindsay]

My dude this is great but take the breaks you need. No one, especially internet wackos, should force you to turn a good thing into a bad thing because of those strangers' wants. Your needs come first. You should always come first. Take care.

[YuriTradez]

Mark my words. This is the beginning of something special.

[ElectricMusicianDude]

When he finished and just put his hands on his lap like "welp..." I felt that.

[InkMonkeyMag]

This version hits extra hard. I hear this one and just want to give you a hug.

[SleepieDogz]

This song reminds me of when I quit pursuing my childhood dream. After doing something else for the last three years. I'm going back to keep pursuing it. Do whatever you got to do to put yourself where you think you can do the most good

[pridearts]

I can't tell if it's intentional or if you're only talking about music, but this is the most beautiful and accurate depiction of unaliving that I've ever heard or seen. Hope you're feeling better now. Thank you for helping me with my struggle. ❤❤❤

[MossLyndon]

I've been listeing to this song on repeat. It hits somewhere inside. At the end of the day, we all have to do what is best for us. And you are fantastic either way.

[thelivingmystery.africa]

its okay to let something you love go, even if its forever or even if its just a break

[chubsnubber]

Turning 60 in a couple weeks. This song hits on how you feel when you feel like the best of your life is in the past and now you just wait for it to be over. Wasted days and wasted nights. Thank you

[amandajackson]

It's ok to step away from something and be proud of what you created and move on to the next thing.

[laurag]

Can you please, please put this exact version out as a single?? If this was on Amazon or iTunes I would literally listen to it every day. You are SO insanely talented.

[mariettagallo]

Everything you write is so relatable ❤

[codyrbancroft]

This is real life. Songs like this let people know they’re not alone.

[Manchot_Empereur]

This song hit me right in the feelings. Because I'm depressed and the lyrics can totally be transposed to suicidal ideation.
But it's a freaking good song 🌻

[baptisteprunier]

I've been through a burn out and I am only 26 years old. You are not alone and the most important person for you is yourself ❤️

[vintageandvinyl]

Man, Ian, your songs have a way of relating to so many people including myself. I have had you on repeat for weeks now. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

[LouMathis-nvdu]

Boy, if I’ve ever heard a song that so perfectly describes what it feels like to go through living with mental illness. Beautiful song ❤

[Pondero]

Miss your music man. Thank you for all your songs and real feelings.

[natashadongell]

This is so good, musically, lyrically, and in the deep kind of honesty that makes art connect to humanity. Thank you for writing and for sharing.