The Leaving Song Pt. II

"The Leaving Song Pt. II"
Single by AFI
from the album Sing the Sorrow
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2003 (UK)
Recorded2002
Genre
hardcore punk[2]
Length3:31
LabelDreamWorks
SongwritersHunter Burgan, Adam Carson, David Paden Marchand, Jade Puget
ProducerJerry Finn
AFI singles chronology
"Girl's Not Grey"
(2003)		 "The Leaving Song Pt. II"
(2003)		 "Silver and Cold"
(2003)

"The Leaving Song Pt. II" is a song by American rock band AFI. It was released as the second single from their sixth studio album Sing the Sorrow on September 8, 2003. It was also released to radio on June 3, 2003.[3]

The song peaked at number 16 on the US Alternative Songs chart and number 27 in Australia.

Background

"The Leaving Song Pt. II" featured on the soundtrack of Madden 2004.

Background vocals are provided by Anna-Lynne Williams of the band Trespassers William, which was also the first time that she did session work for another artist.[4]

Track listing

UK 7"

  1. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" – 3:31
  2. "The Great Disappointment" (demo) – 5:01

Australian tour edition CD

  1. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" – 3:31
  2. "This Celluloid Dream" (demo) – 4:18
  3. "Synesthesia" (demo) – 4:35
  4. "Girl's Not Grey" (final music video) – 3:11

Germany CD

  1. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" – 3:31
  2. "The Great Disappointment" (demo) – 5:01

EU Cassette

  1. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" – 3:31

UK CD 1

  1. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" – 3:31
  2. "The Great Disappointment" (demo) – 5:01
  3. "Paper Airplanes" (demo) – 4:04
  4. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" (music video) – 3:32

UK CD 2

  1. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" – 3:31
  2. "...but home is nowhere" (demo) – 3:42
  3. "The Leaving Song (demo) – 2:34

Music video

A music video was directed by Marc Webb and filmed at a warehouse in Los Angeles in May 2003.[5]

It features the band performing in suits in front of a moshing crowd, executing hardcore dancing style punch-and-kick moves. Members of the crowd are shown applying athletic tape and straight edge-culture gloves on their hands before the gig. The band members are shown preparing for the show as well. Havok drops the mic and walks off stage at the end of the video. The song used while the crowd is moshing was a song by the band Hatebreed.[6]

Chart positions

Chart (2003) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7]27
UK Singles (Official Charts)[8]43
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9]16
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[10]31

References

  1. 1 2 "Review: AFI - Sing the Sorrow - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  2. ↑ de Sylvia, Dave. "AFI - Sing the Sorrow". Sputnik Music. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ Lyon, Judy (December 4, 2017). "Lotte Kestner (aka Anna-Lynne Williams) On Her Latest Release 'Off White'". TORCHED MAGAZINE. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ Sonne, Ray (March 4, 2016). "Music Videos That Shaped Me: AFI's "The Leaving Song, Part I" - WWAC %". WWAC. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Watch Members Of God's Hate, Harm's Way, & Regulate Cover AFI's "The Leaving Song, Pt. II"". stereogum.com. March 6, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ "AFI – The Leaving Song Pt. II". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Search results for "AFI" | Official Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  9. ↑ "AFI Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  10. ↑ "AFI Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
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