“I can’t actually endure it anymore,” Andy said in a new interview.

“Physically and emotionally, I was falling apart in my life.”

Andy Sambergexplained why he chose to leaveSNLand the “heavy toll” it took.

The Lonely Island in casual clothing hold up drinks and smile in a cozy, book-lined setting decorated for the holidays

Andy was hired forSNLalongside his Lonely Island bandmates Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer in 2005.

Theirdigital shortsquickly went viral, with many of their songs surpassing 100 million views.

Obviously, its not a huge shock, but I did officially decide not to come back.

Andy Samberg in a comedic skit, holding a prop weapon in front of a sign that reads "American Taser." He is wearing a casual sweater and jeans

Which we were grateful for most weeks."

Its just how it is, were just a band in that way.

Ultimately, it was the grueling schedule atSNLthat got Andy to leave.

From left to right, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg stand on a red carpet, all wearing suits

So I just kinda fell apart physically.

Everything past this point is icing.

But it was hard, I didn’t like leaving."

Jorma Taccone, Andy Samberg, and Akiva Schaffer are standing together, all wearing glasses. Jorma is in a cardigan, Andy in a checkered shirt, and Akiva in a blazer and t-shirt

Hart to Heartis nowavailablefor streaming.

Andy Samberg performs on stage with a microphone, wearing a casual black jacket and a white t-shirt

Andy Samberg in a tuxedo with a bow tie at a celebrity event

Andy Samberg at the "That's My Boy" movie premiere, wearing a gray suit and patterned ti3

Andy Samberg on the red carpet, wearing a light jacket, long-sleeve shirt, and dark pants