AFI has released eleven studio albums, ten EPs, one live album and one DVD. The band first reached substantial commercial success with their fifth album, The Art of Drowning (2000), which peaked at number 174 on the Billboard 200. They then broke into the mainstream with their sixth, Sing the Sorrow (2003), which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 51 weeks. The album was supported by popular singles "Girl's Not Grey" and "Silver and Cold", both of which peaked at number seven on America's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2003. "The Leaving Song Pt. II" was also released as a single, reaching number 16 on the chart. Sing the Sorrow was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2006 and is AFI's best-selling release, having sold over 1.26 million copies as of September 2009.
AFI's seventh album, Decemberunderground (2006), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit single "Miss Murder", which topped the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Another single, "Love Like Winter", reached number four on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2013.[6] Decemberunderground was followed three years later by Crash Love (2009), and then four years later by Burials (2013); both albums were also successful, peaking at number twelve and number nine, respectively, on the Billboard 200. The band's tenth and latest album, AFI (The Blood Album), was released in 2017, and peaked at number five on the Billboard 200, making it their second-highest chart position.
Halloween
AFI Lyrics
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Bonfires burning bright
Pumpkin faces in the night
I remember halloween
Dead Cats hanging from poles
Little Dead are out in droves
I remember Halloween
Where skeletal life is known
I remember Halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember Halloween
Halloweeeeen
Halloweeeeen
Halloweeeeen
Halloween!
Candy apples and razor blades
Little dead are soon in graves
I remember Halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember Halloween
AFI's version of "Halloween" is a cover of the original song by the punk band, The Misfits. The song is about the fun and horror that comes with Halloween. The opening lyric, "Bonfires burning bright, pumpkin faces in the night," sets the atmosphere for the song, with the imagery of flames and creepy jack-o'-lanterns. The next line, "I remember Halloween," emphasizes the nostalgic feeling that many people have for the holiday.
The lyrics then take a darker turn with the mention of dead cats hanging from poles and little dead out in droves. This macabre imagery adds to the overall spooky atmosphere of the song. The line "brown leafed vertigo, where skeletal life is known" paints a picture of a desolate, eerie autumn setting where the dead seem to come alive. The chorus repeats the word "Halloween" in a catchy, almost celebratory way that adds to the eerie joy of the holiday.
The final verse includes a warning against the dangers that come with Halloween, with the mention of "candy apples and razor blades" and the little dead soon in graves. The implication is that Halloween is both thrilling and perilous, and that anything can happen on this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Bonfires burning bright
There are large fires ablaze and they can be seen from afar.
Pumpkin faces in the night
Jack-o-lanterns carved into pumpkins are visible in the dark.
I remember halloween
The singer has past experience celebrating Halloween.
Dead Cats hanging from poles
Deceased felines are displayed by hanging them with poles.
Little Dead are out in droves
Tiny corpses are scattered around in great number.
Brown Leafed Vertigo
The dizzying feeling of seeing autumn leaves turning brown, adding to an overall eerie atmosphere.
Where skeletal life is known
In this place, death and decay are an accepted, commonplace occurrence.
I remember Halloween
The artist has memorable experiences of Halloween in this environment.
This day anything goes
On Halloween, people are willing to do things they normally wouldn't, perhaps due to the festive surroundings.
Burning bodies hanging from poles
Cadavers are set on fire and displayed on poles.
I remember Halloween
The past events of celebrating Halloween continue to replay in the singer's mind.
Halloweeeeen
A chant-like repetition of the day's name, emphasizing the eerie vibe of Halloween.
Candy apples and razor blades
The dual nature of Halloween is encapsulated by the contrast of festive treats and dangerous objects.
Little dead are soon in graves
The tiny lifeless bodies will soon be buried or otherwise disposed of.
I remember Halloween
The singer has significant, lasting memories of this holiday, indicating its importance.
This day anything goes
The holiday's spirit allows people to abandon their usual rules and expectations of behavior.
Burning bodies hanging from poles
The showing of charred corpses on poles is emblematic of Halloween's gruesome aspects.
I remember Halloween
The focusing of the song's repetitive lyrics to recall the holiday indicates that Halloween has a powerful, memorable effect on people.
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Bonfires burning bright
Pumpkin faces in the night
I remember Halloween
Dead cats hanging from poles
Little dead are out in droves
I remember Halloween
Brown leafed vertigo
Where skeletal life is known
I remember Halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember Halloween
Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween
Candy apples and razor blades
Little dead are soon in graves
I remember Halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember
Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween
Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween
Baulx
Bonfires burning bright
Pumpkin faces in the night
I remember halloween
Dead cats hanging from poles
Little dead are out in groves
I remember halloween
Brown leafed vertigo
Where skeletal life is known
I remember halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember halloween
Halloween, halloween, halloween, halloween
Candy apples and razor blades
Little dead are soon in graves
I remember halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember
Halloween, halloween, halloween, halloween
Halloween, halloween, halloween, halloween
yesyoudontknowme mutthafukka
Bonfires burning bright
Pumpkin faces in the night
I remember halloween
Dead Cats hanging from poles
Little Dead are out in droves
I remember Halloween
Brown Leafed Vertigo
Where skeletal life is known
I remember Halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember Halloween
Halloweeeeen
Halloweeeeen
Halloweeeeen
Halloween!
Candy apples and razor blades
Little dead are soon in graves
I remember Halloween
This day anything goes
Burning bodies hanging from poles
I remember Halloween
RADICAL ROBOT
Great cover. It's okay AFI some people actually still love you lol
Popcorn Sutton
@Jimmy Saboter lmao, right? he's off by a decade
Jake Jonas
They were ok, they’re harder than fall out boy but not as fresh as leftover crack
Michael Cowan
@Jimmy Saboter I thought their new stuff was like 2002/03. Shows what I know....
Jimmy Saboter
Their old sound is the 2005-ish... Okay...
C Nice
I play this every year on Halloween morning!
mike s
Good hearted people.. talked with them after every show!
mike s
@Pete R I hope. With all this crazy pandemic shit I haven't kept up.. but I've been to 3 misfits' Halloween bashes.. and they were freaking epic.. Jerry only and the band are the freaking shit..
Pete R
@mike s oh yeah is that is fact internet person?
Chad Carlson
And afi