Ian McConnell - Important (The Way I Wrote It)
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- I'm not important but my tank-top tan is VERY important.
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Lyrics:
I’m pretty sure that life doesn’t have a meaning
And if there’s a god then he doesn’t look like me
And I’m just a member of the current apex species
But there will be another when the humans go extinct
We’ve only been around two hundred thousand years
Of thirteen and a half billion years
How can we think the pinnacle is here?
Isn’t that arrogant?
There’s a couple hundred billion trillion suns
And we act like it all was made for us
There ain’t no way that we’re the only ones
I’m not important, and neither are you
So let’s do whatever we wanna do
Bask in our cosmic insignificance
Soak up this blip we’re livin’ in
‘Cause nothing matters anyway
Isn’t that great?
‘Cause humans aren’t really gonna kill the planet (yay!)
We’ll just make the planet unlivable for us (aww…)
But earth will keep right on spinning
Way long after we ain’t in it
And life will keep right on livin’
‘Til the sun explodes and oh
I’m not important, and neither are you
So let’s do whatever we wanna do
Bask in our cosmic insignificance
Soak up this blip we’re livin’ in
‘Cause nothing matters anyway
Isn’t that great?
I don’t mean to be a downer
I don’t even think it’s sad
The universe is gigantic
And it’s kinda beautiful that
I’m not important, and neither are you
So let’s do whatever we wanna do
Bask in our cosmic insignificance
Soak up this blip we’re livin’ in
‘Cause nothing matters anyway
Isn’t that great?
Chords:
Verse:
Eb Ab Cm Bb
Chorus:
Ab Bb Eb
Ab Bb Cm
Ab Bb G/B Cm
Ab Bb
I honestly like this better than the full pop-punk version. It feels... comfortably earnest.
this needs to be three times longer, just not enough of it. Best song I've heard in years
Is it just me or is Ian like the host of a show for children, but the children are us, all adults, and he's not teaching is to share, be kind, or about the alphabet, instead he's teaching us that no one is important and nihilism is pure fucking bliss.
The perfect grown kids show for sure
Positive nihilism is actually called absurdism, and it was popularised by Albert Camus, in is own words; "One must imagine sisyphus happy"
That is a great analogy because nihilists are basically still children
@@yellowkid846lmao trvthnvke
I'm SO glad I came from TikTok to listen to the full version, I'm living for this!!!!
Me too 👍🏻
Girl same!!!
Yep!
And im SO sorry life has lead you to think this is right
@@noahmciver6279 Eh 🤷 Something pretty freeing in not having to care to hard about some things. "So let's just do whatever we wanna do."
Still probably the best song I have heard in decades. Perfectly encapsulates my positive nihilism. Thankyou Ian.
Positive nihilism is basically absurdism, look it up if you are interested :)
True positive nihilism is just simply existentialism
@@Excogitationn true, although I think the difference is on where the perspective of freedom originates but yeah basically the same result
Thankyou I couldn’t figure out the word for this
This is the hardest bars I’ve heard in a minute lmaoooo
This song is the best song I've heard in months if not years. The points. The piano. The energy. Its just the best.
If you're wondering where the last 2k views came from it was me...
These lyrics helped me and my family through a difficult time.
Cheers, please keep going.
This song really does capture the whole point of how I find joy after my psychology and philosophy degrees
LMAO
Bro paid money and spent years of his life to get all sense of meaning and purpose beaten out of him
Enjoy being useless
I love this so much especially the “isn’t that arrogant?” So to the point. Thanks for writing this!
Thank you
So sorry for your sad experience of our reality
If nothing matters does that mean I can rob him? He did say do whatever you want to do.
@@apex7640i mean yeah, but just because we don't have cosmic significance doesn't mean the police doesn't exist
I actually think I prefer this version more. It just sounds way more calmer
Oddly enough, this was exactly what I needed, to combat the funk of an exceptionally overstimulated day that has left me battling my imposter syndrome, depressive exhaustion and urge to just quit my job and give up... The tone of this song just tore all the substance out of those feelings, by turning the fact that none of it matters anyway into a positive... Thank you for this... ❤️
❤❤❤ you’ll get through it
You know I’ve never looked at this topic that way it sorta brings me comfort.
My favorite line ever "Bask in our cosmic insignificance"
I have never heard a song that resonates with me more!! This version is now CONNECTED to my soul, I'll never be able to forget it and I'm going to be blasting it on repeat until my hearing gives out one day!!!! Fml. What a dopamine boost of beautiful truth!!!!!! ❤
This made me emotional for some reason. You’re SO incredibly talented and I really needed this message today. Thank you!!
0:24 's titty jiggle is why I'm supporting this channel forever. Or maybe it's the brilliant and relatable lyrics of song after song. It's one of those two.
I can understand you, mate. I can understand you. I still don't know whether I follow him for I like his music or because he's hot 😂❤
I love this! Calling humanity out on our arrogance in such a fun, creative way 😂 and I still feel inspired
Such a simple tune but with deep implications. Catchy and thought provoking 👍
I've had my faith shaken since I had a heart attack and died for 2 minutes last year. And this perfectly encapsulates the idea of my happy nihilism that I have now seem to accept. This actually makes me really happy.
A Protestants faith when he has a problem in his life ( he never read the book of Job )
@@Delta_Edits. Everyone’s faith should be shaken every now and then. Otherwise, it’s blind faith. GG coming to the internet to down talk a person who literally died, real cool guy vibes. 👎🏻
@@andrewmott663 🤓
This is more absurdism than nihilism
Nihilism the philosophy of "Partying and having fun at the end of time."
Sounds a little like someone's upset someone else finds their religion a bit bullshit shit@@Delta_Edits.
Loved the song, little swimmy swim away was chef's kiss 😂😂
This song went into my reasons not to die playlist
I’m so glad you have this playlist and you are here today! You’re so loved ❤
This literally gives people a reason to die.
It’s literally saying “you’re worthless & there’s no afterlife, isn’t that fucking great?”
@@LambdaMiscellaneous It says you're not important, nobodies watching, and you get one shot at it.
So why not have a good time.
Probably the most realist song I’ve heard. Throughout my life I worry about what I’m doing with my life and my future, but this makes me smile and burn the worries I’ve carried for years! I’ve also had similar thoughts about this recently too. Life is so much more enjoyable without the worry you carry with you 🩷
I think I will single handily give this 1million views. This is an amazing song on so many levels.
Dam bro that song was deep. I felt that... came here from someone's insta story to listen to the full version. Awesome piece man and couldn't agree more.
I love this song! It perfectly encapsulates my view on life! Thanks for creating this beautiful gem.
I love his voice and this song so much ❤❤❤❤
This song just makes me so happy and always brings a smile to my face. Thank you for actually bringing me happiness.
This song is brilliant, funny, humble, and oddly calming! You win at songwriting!
this will play at my funeral
Wild how so many are taking this as an anthem for nihilism and ignoring that it's just saying 'Don't get caught up in your head'
Wild that you think your interpretation of a song is more accurate than anybody else’s, especially when dude quite literally says “nothing matters anyway” which is basically the core idea of nihilism. Honestly just stfu and stop walking around thinking you’re smarter than everyone. Or don’t, idgaf lmao
It just calms me down
Still loving this song so much, thank you for making such beautiful music
I believe 100% in this
I am CRYING! Incredible.
I really love this song.
Man, I came across your profile on TikTok and I’m amazed how great your songs are, keep up the great work and I hope you’re not thinking about quitting anymore heh, anyway, all the best!
This has been in my head all week. I've loved it from the first time I heard it. I've been playing it over and over. ❤
I find it so impressive how a song can be so depressing yet uplifting at the same time. Every time I hear it, I either cry or, at the very least, tear up. This is so beautiful, and I hope more people understand that this is a song about self-love and optimism in times of grief and worry. This isn't a pro anti-life song, This is a pro anti-hate song. I know I'm gawking, but this is a two minute song that deserves to be gawked at and really appreciated for what it is. Thank you for making this.
This reminds me of the galaxy song from Monty Python in how reassuring it is that the world is so big, that all that matters is enjoying life
Good observation. Western cultural malaise started in 1960's with groups like Monty Python.
I came from hearing this in a TH-cam short them going to the full version, I really love this song because this songs encapsulates my way of thinking
Man your soooooooooooo cool bro man I have all your songs on repeat
Bro originally wrote this in his pool, I respect it
Oh my science! This is so heckin awesome! I play this for my wife's kids all the time!
Great way to live. Luckily they wont be able to reproduce
Honestly this sums me up pretty well. I don’t matter I’m just gonna have a good time while I’m here
First of all love your lyrics and singing butttt I can totally hear Coldplay turning this into a hit song!! 😘
PS...the lyrics make me feel liberated from the burden that life has to have meaning. Some think it's nihilistic but I think it gives us permission to play 😃
How you don't have hundreds of thousands of subscribers is absolutely beyond me. You're brilliant!
This is beautiful, and I love it! Thank you for this. 😊
Sometimes I think if Anton Yelchin was a musician when he was alive, it would’ve been you 😭❤️
I love this so much. Great song and it brought me so much peace. Thank you for this.
The jellyfishing away was the perfect ending.
I love this song so much with my entire heart
Ian McConnell, Subscribed because your videos are always awesome!
I could listen to this a thousand times. I want my kids to memorize it too 🥰
Happy 2 year anniversary on this upload ❤
Such a morbid yet eye opening song. I love it! Me and my Daughter was dancing to both versions the other day!
The message is basically: "all humans are equally as worthless in the eyes of everything else"
So don't get full of yourself, the universe doesn't revolve around you
No, the message is “nothing matters and people should do whatever they want” I know this because that is exactly what he said. So I guess he fine with murder.
@@apex7640very good media literacy
@@apex7640 the message is in a ever expanding universe where you dont matter, you get to choose what matters to yourself. There isnt a meaning or purpose for life set in place because you make your own along the way
I love the emotions in this rendition
I think exactly as this song. We are part of a gigantic existence and thats beautiful, but we dont have importance on it, so let's live ❤
I agree with this outlook, but it's important to remember that things matter subjectively, and that's what's really important. People get out of bed not because of cosmic objective purpose, but because there are things that are important to them. Our lives are short, and people make their own purpose, and everyone's experience matters to them. So in the end the only thing that actually matters is improving people's lives, because it will mean something to them while they're alive.
Came from tiktok as well wow you’re talented man. Awesome song 🤙
This song sums up my feelings about life
This brings me more joy and peace than any worship song ever did when I was still a Christian.
The same for me, and I don't understand why. Like if it told me something I've always knew but didn't want to admit. And it made me feel better...
Same. Christianity really fucks with your head
I’m sorry y’all lost your faith
@@ryanbradford6227 I'm not. It's better now.
@@morganbutler9826 lmao SAME, I have been far freer, happier, healthier, more fulfilled, etc etc etc than I ever was when I was a Christian. I am FREE and kind and loving and actually, genuinely, authentic about it
I found you on tiktok a few days ago and since then I have played your song so much I now sing the lyrics perfectly. I love your song so much it's such a comforting song. Thank you so much and I will continue to listen to your song over the stuff they play on the radio/streaming services. ❤
Oh my science this is so chonker heckin wholesome! You deserve my upvote kind stranger. Gonna show this to my wifes boyfriend when he comes home from work. 🌞
you're so underrated. I listen to Important and Hating Stuff every day and it makes my day always better. Hope you get the recognition you deserve.
I could listen to this all day.
Hey, got tears on my eyes from happiness feeling when listen to it.
Thank you from Ukraine! Amazing song, wise and nice.
Amazing song, lyrics and melody! Loved the musical theater vibe! Congrats!!!
Please never stop. Your music keeps me going ❤️
This is such a vibe Ngl
First song in a long time to give me whiplash in how I think about the world. Love your stuff, keep it up
I really like this
Honestly this is probably the hardest lyrics I’ve ever heard in my life.
lol
Just beautiful. The perfect song.
My moms cancer fucks me over and over. I use this song to calm my thoughts, thank you for making me feel fine.
you might not want to hear this but I’m praying for y’all.❤🫶🙏☮️
I’m crying 🥹 idk but I love this song
The setting is so fitting for this song. 😂
Best one yet
Underrated!
I love to see you on tour! I got tickets for your Philly show. I hope you play this song.
I really, really needed to hear this. Thank you for sharing your work ❤️
I just love it !
Tiktok brought me here. I love this so much
Wholesomely nihilistic 🖤
This dudes out here making pop-punk bangers with a piano in a a pool
Legend
This is preciselly what I tell myself when my anxiety and depression take over, the only thing that makes me feel calm:)
This is the only thing that has been going through my head for the last 4 days. It's so addictive and catchy. I love it.
MY WIFE'S BOYFRIEND LOVES THIS TUNE ❤
I can confirm
Underrated comment
Agree completely with everything you are singing 😎👍
real talk i like it blunt brutally honest its cool
I absolutely love this
The King in Yellow
what the heck is the connection between this song and the king in yellow ?
I need more music like this , more songs please
i love this song, its just so weird and quirky . because as a person that currently struggles with depression, hearing someone say "you are insignificant" is maybe not the best, but the way its portrait makes it more happy and uplifting even in a case like that and it just lights up the mood. :3
Great song
Itsokkoy sent me here! Really looking forward to the rest of this song being animated by them.
I love this!!!!!! Makes me feel so happy and comfortable!
Very weirdly comforting. It kind of helps pull you out of the current news and the feeling that the world is crashing down. It's not, not really.
Best of all
Absolutely love this song!