Discover the story of the song > The Leaving Song – Afi

The protagonist of the song is walking away from a situation where people are saying that they have a toxic heart that will never change. They walk away again and feel a sense of shame. The protagonist feels a coldness on their face, but also feels a sense of relief from within. It's difficult for them to notice the beauty around them when they are focused on their own flaws. They walk away once more, hearing the same words about their heart. The cracks mentioned in the song represent their flaws, and they feel like these flaws will always lead them to feel broken.