The World I Want to Leave Behind is the fourth studio album by the Canadian indie-rock band Moneen.

In March 2008, drummer Peter Krpan announced his departure from the band and was quickly replaced by Steve Nunnaro.

Krpan continued making music as a solo project called One Grand Canyon shortly thereafter.

"[3] Moneen continued writing songs throughout 2008 in lead singer Kenny Bridges' basement for a demo to be given to various producers.

The band considered working again with Brian McTernan who had previously produced Moneen's 2006 album The Red Tree.