"Taking Off" is a song by the British band The Cure. It was the second single to be taken from their 2004 eponymous album released exclusively in Europe.

"alt.end" is the American / Canadian equivalent, released at the same time and featuring the same b-sides.

Track listing

1. "Taking Off" (UK) / "alt.end" (US) - 3:19/3:00
2. "Why Can't I Be Me?" - 4:17
3. "Your God Is Fear" - 5:06

Personnel

• Robert Smith: vocals, guitar
• Simon Gallup: bass
• Perry Bamonte: guitar
• Roger O'Donnell: keyboards
• Jason Cooper: drums
• Porl Thompson: additional guitar on tracks 2 and 3