The Leaving Song Lyrics

Lyric discussion by muse_10999 

Cover art for The Leaving Song lyrics by AFI

Yes, but if you look deeper into the song and listen to the music you will hear utter despair and mental tormoil. I think it is about the fact that he feels different than everyone, sees things differently, and finally people view him differently. This leads to feeling lost in yourself and withdrawing into one's self. Thus, the cracks lead toward him because he is the center point of disappointment to society, and he is reluctant to look people in the eye because that would enabl them to tear him apart. Usually people that cannot look you in the eye have low self esteem...maybe he was feeling espiecally "down" the day he wrote this?