Top 10 Best The Amity Affliction Songs

Few bands have built a following quite like The Amity Affliction. Formed in Queensland, Australia in 2003, the band quickly carved out a reputation in the post-hardcore and metalcore scenes with their mix of crushing riffs, melodic hooks, and raw honesty. Their songs often confront themes of depression, addiction, and loss, but they balance that heaviness with soaring choruses that make crowds shout along at festivals across the globe. Over the years, they've gone from playing small local shows to releasing multiple ARIA chart-topping albums, proving that emotionally heavy music can also be massively popular.

As you listen through their catalog, you'll notice how the band has evolved. Early work leaned more on hardcore grit, while later albums introduced cleaner melodies and broader accessibility without losing the emotional core fans connected with. For many listeners, The Amity Affliction's music is more than background noise. It's a lifeline during difficult times, an outlet that puts into words what's hard to say. Their willingness to be vulnerable in their writing has helped create one of the most loyal fanbases in modern heavy music.

The Top Ten

  1. Pittsburgh

    This is quite a beautiful song. It's not only a song that can get you completely hooked on the band, but it sounds incredible and speaks such utter beauty through the pain.

    Not even mentioning the music video, which is bomb as well.

    Why is this song not in the top 5? Seriously, just listen to it, and it will be one of your favorites as well!

    So beautiful. I never cry in songs, but this one brings tears to my eyes.

  2. Don't Lean on Me

    Definitely one of the best songs they have. I love it so much that my phone case has the lyrics, "Just hold me in your heart and let the ocean take me."

    Love it.

    This song shows the true beauty of The Amity Affliction's music and their talent. This will forever be one of my favorite songs.

    Such an amazing start to the song. Very emotional and heavy-hitting. Amity's best song by far!

  3. Open Letter

    I love everything about this song. It really makes me happy, and it's got an amazing chorus with phenomenal lyrics!

    This was the song that introduced me to the band. It's simply fantastic.

    A very poetic song with a fantastic instrumental track.

  4. Chasing Ghosts

    This is one of the most emotional songs I've ever heard. Every time I hear it, I cry. This and Don't Lean on Me are the only songs that can do that.

    This is tough, man. Can't choose one. But this is probably my favorite.

    Beautiful, just like everything they write.

  5. Anchors

  6. The Weigh Down

    This song is simply amazing and should really be at least in the top five.

    It can't beat Don't Lean on Me, but it is definitely top 5 worthy.

    This deserves #1 with no competition!

  7. This Could Be Heartbreak

  8. Death's Hand

    Such an incredible song!

    The tune in the beginning makes me feel amazing. I love the opening lyrics: "I held Death's Hand this evening!" It is just phenomenal how brilliantly they incorporate the idea of near-suicide into death being a person they can have an actual relationship with.

    Absolutely incredible!

    I just love the "get stuffed" attitude of this song. Oh, and the beat... My god, the beat is just so powerful and catchy it makes me start head banging every time I hear it.

    I love this band so much. Their music expresses profound sincerity and sentimental melodies. They are great.

  9. Born to Die

    This should be number two, after Pittsburgh. It's one of the best metalcore songs ever made as well as emotional.

    This deserves to be in the top 3.

    Lana, hate to break it to you, but the Amity version is king.

  10. Pabst Blue Ribbon on Ice

    Just a good overall song with thoughtful lyrics and a catchy tune.

    11. The Newcomers
  11. ?

    It's Hell Down Here

  12. ?

    I See Dead People

    13. The Contenders

  13. Lost & Fading

    The Australian metalcore is the best.

  14. H.M.A.S. Lookback

    One of my favorite songs of all time! The picture it paints in my head from the combination of the beautiful lyrics, melody, and vocals is just beautiful.

    Very underrated song, but it is truly deserving of a top 5 spot.

    I'm glad it's top ten, but I think it should've been a bit higher.

    I will have this song and album tattooed on me!

    This song is beautiful.

  15. R.I.P. Bon

  16. Youngbloods

    Amity's most well-known along with Anchors. Probably their best chorus.

    Don't Lean on Me should be number 1, and this should be number 2.

  17. I Bring the Weather with Me

    This song is amazing. Great riffs. The guitar towards the end is unbelievable, and the vocals are spectacular.

    Should be higher on this list.

    It was the first song I listened to from them, and it's just a beautiful piece!

    What a pity this isn't even in the top 5.

  18. I Heart Roberts

    One of the best Amity songs off of their debut, Severed Ties!

  19. Fruity Lexia

  20. I Hate Hartley

    Amity's go-to song, a fan favorite. Also the first Amity song I heard and still love it as much as ever.

    Easily Amity's best song. A joke that a cover (Born to Die) is ahead of this.

    This should be number 1.

  21. Tearing Me Apart

  22. Forest Fire

  23. All F**ked Up

  24. Snicklefritz

  25. Life Underground

    One of the best songs ever by an Australian band!

  26. Nightmare

    This song's lyrics will probably hit home for some people and are just great.

  27. Give It All

    Should easily be in their top 5. Open Letter, The Weigh Down, Pittsburgh, this, and Chasing Ghosts are my personal favorites.

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