"The cutthroat avenues of rock 'n' roll, I am fed up with. I don't want anything to do with it"

This quote by Neil Young speaks to the severe realities of the songs market. He is revealing his stress with the competitive nature of the sector, and just how it can be difficult to make it as an artist. He is tired of the fierce attitude that many people in the market have, and he intends to distance himself from it. He is likely referring to the stress to be successful, the requirement to continuously be producing new music, and also the competition in between artists. He is tired of the stress as well as the competitors, and he wants to concentrate on his music without the stress and anxiety of the industry. He intends to make music for making music, and also not for the purpose of becoming famous or earning money. He intends to be totally free to produce without the stress of the industry.