I'm Leaving

Aaron Tippin

About I'm Leaving

"I'm Leaving" is a song written by Aaron Barker, Ron Harbin and L. David Lewis, and recorded by American country music artist Aaron Tippin. It was released in January 1999 as the second single from the album What This Country Needs. The song reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 87 on the Billboard 100. It also reached number 37 on the Canadian Country chart.


Year:
1998
3:21
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As we passed in the hall
She said we need to talk
I can't go on like this another day
I froze in my tracks
And a chill ran up my back
'Cause I knew what she was gonna say

She said there's someone else
And I've kept it to myself
But I can't keep these feelings locked inside
I need to tell you this
It's one of your old friends
One you haven't talked to in a while

She said I'm leaving
And there's nothing you can do
I said I had a feeling you found somebody new
And I'll bet I can guess his name
But it's so hard to believe
'Cause she said you're not even close
It's someone you don't know
I'm leaving you for me

I just stood there at a loss for words
Tryin' to catch my breath
'Cause I knew that it was over when

She said I'm leaving
And there's nothing you can do
I said I had a feeling that you found somebody new
And I'll bet I can guess his name
But it's so hard to believe
Oh she said you're not even close
It's someone you don't know
I'm leaving you for me

She said you're not even close
It's someone you don't know
I'm leaving you for me

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Aaron Tippin

Aaron Dupree Tippin (born July 3, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida) is an American country music artist and record producer. Initially a songwriter for Acuff-Rose Music, he gained a recording contract with RCA Records in 1990. His debut single, "You've Got to Stand for Something" became a popular anthem for American soldiers fighting in the Gulf War and helped to establish him as a neotraditionalist country act with songs that catered primarily to the American working class. Under RCA's tenure, he recorded five studio albums and a Greatest Hits package. By the later half of the 1990s, however, his sales and chart performance began to decline, and he was dropped from the label's roster. more »

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Written by: BARKER, HARBIN, LEWIS

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"I'm Leaving" is classified as a country music song, which is the primary genre of most songs by Aaron Tippin.
Album Appearance
This song is a track on Aaron Tippin's album "What This Country Needs", which was released in 1998.
Songwriting Credits
"I'm Leaving" has songwriting credits to Aaron Tippin and Marcus Franklin Johnson. Tippin often participates in writing his own songs which makes his songs more personal.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, the song gained moderate popularity among country music fans.
Music Style
The song showcases Tippin's distinct country style, with prominent bluegrass and honky-tonk influences. This style was common in many of his 1990s production.
Themes
The song deals with the themes of heartbreak and moving on from a relationship, similar to many of Tippin's other songs.
Male Vocalist
Although Aaron Tippin is known for his songs about hard work, patriotism, and commitment, "I'm Leaving" is an example of his emotional and more personal side.
Music Video
Despite not being a single, the song was performed live multiple times during concerts, although no official music video for the song was released.
Critical Reception
"I'm Leaving", like the album it is included in, received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised Tippin's songwriting and emotional delivery, while others noted it was not as strong as some of his previous works.
Related Artists
Fans of other country music artists like Travis Tritt, Sammy Kershaw, and John Anderson, often also enjoyed Aaron Tippin's songs like "I'm Leaving".
Live Performances
Tippin included "I'm Leaving" in his setlist for many of his concerts in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Personal Significance
Tippin has mentioned in interviews that the song has a significant personal meaning to him, although he has never publicly revealed why.

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