
Building on the momentum of recent releases, “Too Old (For This Shit)” and “Pushing Forty,” Canadian singer-songwriter Ellie Heath shares “Sick of Myself,” a bold and emotionally charged new single from her upcoming album Pushing Forty, set for release on May 29th, 2026.
Blending introspective songwriting with an explosive, danceable chorus, “Sick of Myself” captures a deeply personal turning point. The track explores the shift from independence toward partnership, reflecting on the moment when life stops being solely self-focused and begins to open outward toward connection, care and shared purpose.
“This song was inspired by a moment of transition in my life. After many years of being single and living alone, I found myself moving into a stable relationship and building a shared life with my partner,” Ellie explains. “It made me reflect on how much of my early adulthood was centered on independence and self-reliance. As I get older, I’m feeling a strong pull toward community, partnership, and caring for others. ‘Sick of Myself’ captures that shift; from being the main character in my own story to wanting to invest my energy in love, connection, and building something meaningful with someone else.”
What begins as a self-reflective realization unfolds into something more expansive. A desire to move beyond isolation and into something meaningful with another person, it’s a sentiment that feels both deeply personal and widely relatable.
Musically, “Sick of Myself” thrives on contrast. The verses sit in a darker, more introspective space before opening into a vibrant, synth-driven chorus that feels immediate, energetic and cathartic. That dynamic shift gives the track its emotional punch, a release that mirrors the internal transformation at the heart of the song.
The song came together unexpectedly. While staying in an Airbnb in Peterborough, ON, Ellie found herself humming the chorus melody, a hook that immediately stood out. Though Pushing Forty had already felt complete, bringing the idea into a session with acclaimed producer-songwriter Hawksley Workman and producer Tristan Konkle quickly changed that.
“When I brought it into the writing session, everyone instantly connected with the energy,” she says. “Every time we hit the chorus during the writing process, we found ourselves wanting to dance which felt like a clear sign that we had created a banger!”