Following his 2016 debut album, ‘Ashes,’ ILLENIUM broke into the mainstream via his 2017 album, ‘Awake,’ which includes his classics "Crawl Outta Love," "Fractures" and "Feel Good," with Gryffin ft. Daya. A critical and commercial success, ‘Awake’ topped the iTunes Top Electronic Albums Chart in 12 countries with +100M streams.
In 2019, ILLENIUM released ‘Ascend,’ his third full-length album and his major label debut. As one of the biggest electronic releases of the year (+1B collective streams), the album topped Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and secured a Top 20 hit on the Billboard 200. The album includes the hit tracks "Takeaway" with The Chainsmokers ft. Lennon Stella, "Good Things Fall Apart" with Jon Bellion, "Crashing" ft. Bahari, "In Your Arms" with X Ambassadors and “Take You Down,” which chronicles his past battles with drug addiction.
Recognized as one of Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Artists of the 2010s, ILLENIUM brings his dynamic music to life via his live show, which has dominated festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and EDC. His 2019 Ascend Tour, which featured a five-piece live band, sold out landmark venues like Madison Square Garden (NYC), STAPLES Center (L.A.) and three consecutive nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Denver).
Leaving
Illenium Lyrics
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I just wanted to say that I miss you, I guess
And I'm sorry
Call me back
Bye
So tell me how I'm supposed to feel now
60 over the limit just 'cause I can
There's no coming back"
So young and restless, I'm a cliché, yeah
But it's easier said than done
And I can't keep waiting here
I'm just aging
So I'm gone
Such a shame, and
Baby, I'm leaving
Before tomorrow comes
I don't believe in saying "I'm never coming home"
But I'm drawing the line
And say whatever you like
But I'm leaving
I'm letting go of all I've ever known
So falling in and falling out fast
I'm burning up, I can't believe this got old so fast
And I'm done with feeling like I'm told I should
'Cause it's a feeling I'm chasing
And I ain't found it here in a while
But I can't keep waiting here
I'm just aging
So I'm gone
Such a shame
Baby, I'm leaving
Before tomorrow comes
I don't believe in saying "I'm never coming home"
But I'm drawing the line
And say whatever you like
But I'm leaving
I'm letting go of all I've ever known
('Cause I'm leaving)
('Cause I'm leaving)
('Cause I'm leaving)
('Cause I'm leaving)
The lyrics to Illenium's song Leaving seem to be about a person who is leaving their current situation behind in pursuit of what's best for them. They make a phone call to someone they miss and apologize for their departure, but ultimately know that they need to make this decision for themselves. The first stanza seems to imply that the singer has been driving recklessly and risking their life because they are young and restless. They've been told to slow down, but find it difficult to do so. The second stanza further reflects on their dissatisfaction with their current situation and their need to leave it behind. The line "I'm letting go of all I've ever known" suggests a major life change or possibly the end of a long-term relationship or career. The singer acknowledges that it's difficult to leave, but ultimately knows that they can't keep waiting around.
The song appears to be an anthem of sorts for anyone who has ever felt stuck or unfulfilled. It's a reminder that it's never too late to start over and find what truly makes you happy. The lyrics are relatable, particularly for young people who may feel pressure to conform to societal expectations or stay in situations that no longer serve them. The upbeat tempo of the song contrasts with the melancholic lyrics, creating a sense of urgency and excitement for what's to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, how are you doing?
Starting with a casual greeting, the singer is expressing their feelings.
I just wanted to say that I miss you, I guess
The singer is unsure about their feelings and communicates it to the listener.
And I'm sorry
The singer acknowledges that they have done something wrong and are apologetic.
Call me back
The artist wants the listener to initiate communication with them.
Bye
The artist ends the conversation abruptly, indicating that they have made up their mind and are leaving.
So tell me how I'm supposed to feel now
The singer seems to be experiencing a range of emotions and is seeking clarity from the listener.
60 over the limit just 'cause I can
The singer is indulging in reckless behavior as a way of escape from their emotions.
They say, "You know, you gotta slow down
The artist acknowledges that their behavior is not healthy.
There's no coming back"
The artist fears that their actions may have irreversible consequences.
So young and restless, I'm a cliché, yeah
The artist feels that they are not unique in their struggle with emotions.
But it's easier said than done
The singer acknowledges that making changes is not easy.
And I can't keep waiting here
The artist is tired of waiting for something that may never happen.
I'm just aging
The singer feels that time is running out, and they need to take action.
So I'm gone
The singer has made up their mind and is leaving to find a better place.
Such a shame, and
The singer is expressing regret that things did not work out as planned.
Baby, I'm leaving
The artist is making it clear that they are leaving and not coming back soon.
Before tomorrow comes
The artist wants to leave before anything else changes.
I don't believe in saying "I'm never coming home"
The singer wants the listener to know that they are not disappearing and will be back someday.
But I'm drawing the line
The singer has had enough and is not going to tolerate anything else.
And say whatever you like
The artist is giving the listener permission to express their feelings without repercussions.
But I'm leaving
The artist is leaving and not looking back.
I'm letting go of all I've ever known
The artist is taking a risk by letting go of everything they know to find a better place.
So falling in and falling out fast
The singer is aware of the pattern of their emotional attachments, which never last long.
I'm burning up, I can't believe this got old so fast
The artist is disappointed that their feelings have changed so quickly.
And I'm done with feeling like I'm told I should
The singer is tired of living up to other people's expectations and wants to be true to themselves.
'Cause it's a feeling I'm chasing
The singer is chasing a feeling and wants to find it elsewhere.
And I ain't found it here in a while
The singer has not found what they are looking for in their current situation.
('Cause I'm leaving)
The artist repeats that they are leaving to emphasize their decision.
('Cause I'm leaving)
The artist repeats that they are leaving to emphasize their decision.
('Cause I'm leaving)
The singer repeats that they are leaving to emphasize their decision.
('Cause I'm leaving)
The singer repeats that they are leaving to emphasize their decision.
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Written by: Nicholas Daniel Miller, Trevor Christensen
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@wiriamurequiem5124
"Leaving"
(feat. EDEN)
Hey, just seeing how you're doing
I just wanted to say that I miss you, I guess
And I'm sorry
Call me back
Bye
So tell me how I'm supposed to feel now
60 over the limit just 'cause I can
They say, "You know, you gotta slow down"
There's no coming back
So young and restless, I'm a cliché, yeah
But it's easier said than done
And I can't keep waiting here
I'm just aging
So I'm gone
Such a shame
But baby, I'm leaving
Before tomorrow comes
I don't believe in saying I'm never coming home
But I'm drawing the line, and say whatever you like
But I'm leaving
I'm letting go of all I've ever known
So falling in and falling out fast
I'm burning up, I can't believe this got old so fast
And I'm done with feeling like I'm told I should
'Cause it's a feeling I'm chasing
And I ain't found it here in a while
But I can't keep waiting here
I'm just aging
So I'm gone
Such a shame
But baby, I'm leaving
Before tomorrow comes
I don't believe in saying I'm never coming home
But I'm drawing the line, and say whatever you like
But I'm leaving
I'm letting go of all I've ever known
'Cause I'm leaving
'Cause I'm leaving
'Cause I'm leaving
'Cause I'm leaving
'Cause I'm leaving
@projectkraken-agario3013
Playing this song, everything seems to stand still, reverently
listening. Thinking about how it all came to this and where life will
bring you. Thinking about if this is all worth it, if it all has its
sense, then looking around, having pushed all other thoughts far away.
Seeing everything, the colors, the schemes, the scents, the complexity
and the simplicity, everything that is so impressive and present in
every moment in your time of being that it couldnt exist for nothing.
You then close your eyes, breathing the cold, refreshing air while the
sound still purifies your soul. You feel a warmth inside your body which
makes you smile, a smile that is the truest expression of anything
you've ever experienced and is so satisfying that you could stay with
it, petrified in this moment forever, and you think... ''I'm alive."
@kip4771
Lyrics
(Hey. [?] how you doin'? I just wanted to say that I miss you I guess...
And I'm sorry... Call me back, bye)
So tell me how I'm supposed to feel now
60 over the limit just 'cause I can
They say you know you gotta slow down
There's no coming back
So young and restless, I'm a cliché, yeah
But it's easier said than done
And I can't keep waiting here I'm just searching
So I'm gone, such a shame
But baby I'm leaving before tomorrow comes
I don't believe in saying I'm never coming home
But I'm drawing the line and say whatever you like
But I'm leaving
I'm letting go of all I've ever known
Still falling in and falling out fast
I'm burnin' up
Can't believe this got old so fast
And I'm done with feeling like I'm told I should
'Cause it's a feeling I'm chasing
And I ain't found it here in a while
But I can't keep waiting here I'm just aging
So I'm gone, such a shame
But baby I'm leaving before tomorrow comes
I don't believe in saying I'm never coming home
But I'm drawing the line and say whatever you like
But I'm leaving
I'm letting go of all I've ever known
'Cause I'm leaving
'Cause I'm leaving
@MrSuicideSheep
This new Illenium feels extra emotional! His album is almost here, who's excited!!!
@xxrandomperson69
MrSuicideSheep cant wait... Another amazing track!!
@feili7567
So freaking excited!!!!
@neondream03
I am, so happy they joined forces. :)
@raunaqsingh1457
Stephy who joined forces?
@raunaqsingh1457
Stephy oh OK ,got it. Just heard Eden's voice.
@DennisWewes
This song is extremely emotional for me. I don't really know why, I guess it's the voice of EDEN and the talented producing of Illenium. I was thinking about a special person when listening to the song and it made me cry... really powerful song
@shabinsajans
truelly awesm song
@sebastianwijnen3212
same for me, but for me its the text
@karanyxx1271
ikr ike the piano with the lyrics with the instrumental really fits and emotional i love types of songs like this awesome instrumental but sad af bcus i can stare at the wall and cry