45 Best Songs About Giving Up

25. “Best I Can” by Art of Dying

Song Year: 2011

The Art of Dying sings about doing their best to please the world around them. This band also reiterates the message of expecting a lot from the world around us, yet we end up disappointed. The band sings about not giving up on the people you care about.

They stress the importance of doing the best you can. So, irrespective of what you might be going through, keep trying.

26. “Take it Back” by Bug Hunter

Song Year: 2020

If you've done academic papers, you'll be familiar with the intro of this song. Hunter talks about sending his resume to the creator in MLA format.

It's interesting how he sends his message, expecting the creator to forgive him for his profanities and hoping he will make time for him. Hunter also mentions feeling lost and hopes there is still time to call things off.

27. “In the End” by Linkin Park

Song Year: 2000

Linkin Park released this fantastic track at the beginning of the new millennium, and it was the perfect way to continue with their career success at the time. The group sings about how time is valuable and how they feel wasted.

The track is about a man trying to keep things bottled up, but in the end, everything falls apart. It's disappointing to feel your efforts weren't appreciated, especially in a relationship.

28. “Rainy Days and Mondays” by Carpenters

Song Year: 1971

Interested in some soft music about giving up? Well, “Rainy Days and Mondays” is a great pick. The song is also about giving up on love.

The two sisters in this track sing about feeling like they don't belong. The song is about falling in and out of love. They even mention feeling like a lonely clown.

It feels good to know someone loves you, but simultaneously, the duo stresses that there's nothing to talk about when things go awry.

29. “Fade To Black” by Metallica

Song Year: 1984

“Fade to Black” is a heavy metal genre of music that also talks about how life seems to drift away daily.

The track centers around losing interest in life. It talks about things taking a different turn and not being as they used to be. The lyrics are pretty sad as they discuss welcoming death and saying goodbye to the world.

30. “I Don't Care Anymore” by Phil Collins

Song Year: 1982

Have you ever felt you don't care what people say about you? Well, that's what Phil Collins sings about in this track.

He talks about growing comfortable with himself every other day. One can interpret that this track is about fake friends and fake relationships. The message is about people who talk bad things behind your back despite trying to be good to them.

31. “I'm Not Alright” by Shinedown

Song Year: 2012

The irony in this track is that Shinedown sings about feeling okay that he is not alright. He sings about the lonely life one goes through when they are depressed.

All you can do is to open the window and stare. Shinedown even questions his sanity, wondering whether he's okay.

32. “That's It – I Quit – I'm Moving On” by Sam Cooke

Song Year: 1962

Holding on is often an option most lovers consider. However, Sam Cooke sings, saying he's tired and plans to move on. He laments that his lover no longer cares about him. What's more, he feels like his lover has another man.

Sam still feels in love with her kisses, but he's courageous enough to move on. Unfortunately, it's never easy to say goodbye after sticking around for some time.

33. “I'm So Tired” by Fugazi

Song Year: 1999

Fugazi sang this emotional song like he was having a difficult personal time. He feels he has lost all the energy to fight.

The lyrics talk about escaping the struggle as he no longer has the energy. However, the track is very short, with only three stanzas.

34. “Let It Be” by The Beatles

Song Year: 1970

Remember The Beatles? The band is considered one of the most influential bands of all time. They also sang about giving up. This track is about just letting go.

It stresses the importance of acceptance. When things are hard, just let it be. You should focus on changing what you can and letting go of what you can't.

35. “How To Disappear Completely” by Radiohead

Song Year: 2000

Most people think about disappearing completely when life is crumbling down. There's also that feeling that bad things shouldn't happen to you. This is the same feeling Radiohead sings about in this short track.

36. “555” by Jimmy Eat World

Song Year: 2019

“555” talks about finding peace when things aren't working out. Contrary to what you might expect from the band, this song is quite encouraging. It talks about holding on and striving to find peace along the way.