The band existed for almost a decade before mainstream success. The members met and played in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School under the name Pezz and remained underground in Toronto's indie music scene until 2001. The band renamed itself Billy Talent after running into legal trouble with the old name. It was then that Kowalewicz's connection with an employee of Warner Music Canada's A&R department landed the band a record deal and launched them into mainstream success. Since then, Billy Talent has made three multi-platinum records in Canada and continues to expand their success overseas; this included touring for 20 months supporting their second album. They released their third album, Billy Talent III, in 2009, and their fourth album, Dead Silence, in 2012. Dead Silence was followed up by a full UK tour throughout October and November 2012. To commemorate the longevity since the release of their first studio album, the band has released a greatest hits album entitled Hits in 2014. In 2015, they began to prepare material for their fifth studio album. Just before entering the studio, drummer Aaron Solowoniuk decided to sit out the recording sessions while he continued his longstanding battle with multiple sclerosis. Fellow Canadian Jordan Hastings was quickly recruited to play as Solowoniuk's studio stand-in, and, in early 2016, the group completed work on Afraid of Heights, which was released in July of that year. The band's most recent album is Crisis of Faith, released in January 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Talent
Studio albums
Billy Talent (2003)
Billy Talent II (2006)
Billy Talent III (2009)
Dead Silence (2012)
Afraid of Heights (2016)
Crisis of Faith (2022)
I Beg To Differ
Billy Talent Lyrics
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To find out that your life ain't what it seems
When you feel so lost, that you don't belong
Well, I beg to differ
As time goes on, this will get better
And you can't go wrong if your will is strong
As time goes on, this will get better
This will get better
You struggle every day but no one sees
And trouble eats away your self-esteem
You're so afraid to face tomorrow
The only thing that waits is sorrow
You can't see the light from behind the curtains
When you feel so lost that you don't belong
Well, I beg to differ
As time goes on, this will get better
And you can't go wrong if your will is strong
Enough under pressure
As time goes on, this will get better
This will get better
Don't suffer through the dark days
Burn up all the barricades
Turn and face the pain to let it go
No matter what they all say
You can find another way
Never have to battle this alone
Don't suffer through the dark days
Burn up all the barricades
Turn and face the pain to let it go
No matter what they all say
Always be another way
You don't have to battle this alone
When you feel so lost, that you don't belong
Well, I beg to differ
As time goes on, this will get better
And you can't go wrong if your will is strong
Enough under pressure
As time goes on, this will get better
This will get better
This will get better
Don't you surrender
This will get better
This will get better
This will get better
Don't you surrender
This will get better
One day, you're gonna wake up from this dream
A message of hope that the current struggles are temporary and that things will improve with time.
To find out that your life ain't what it seems
Implying that the individual's current state of confusion and disillusionment will eventually lead to a realization of what is truly important in life.
When you feel so lost, that you don't belong
Acknowledging the depths of despair that the individual is currently experiencing.
Well, I beg to differ
The singer is challenging the individual's perceptions of their current status, in an attempt to provide clarity and comfort.
As time goes on, this will get better
Reinforcing the idea that the current pain is temporary and that a brighter future is on the horizon.
And you can't go wrong if your will is strong
Encouraging the individual to stay strong in the face of adversity and trust in their own instincts.
Enough under pressure
Perseverance and strength of character will be crucial in overcoming the current circumstances, but it is possible.
You struggle every day but no one sees
Acknowledging the individual's sense of isolation and the fact that their pain can sometimes go unnoticed by those around them.
And trouble eats away your self-esteem
The difficulties of the present day can have a negative impact on one's perception of self-worth and value.
The only thing that waits is sorrow
An acknowledgement of the individual's fear of the unknown, with the implication that the future is bleak and hopeless.
You can't see the light from behind the curtains
The individual is metaphorically blinded by their current situation, and cannot see the potential for a brighter future.
Don't suffer through the dark days
An appeal to the individual to not resign themselves to their current situation and to take action to improve their emotional state.
Burn up all the barricades
Metaphorically speaking, breaking down the psychological barriers that are preventing the individual from moving forward and making progress.
Turn and face the pain to let it go
A call to confront and deal with the current pain, rather than ignoring or denying it.
No matter what they all say
Ignoring the negative opinions of others who may not understand what the individual is going through.
You can find another way
A message of hope and encouragement that no matter how bleak the present may seem, there is always another path forward.
Never have to battle this alone
A reassurance that support and guidance is available to help the individual through their struggles.
This will get better
Reiterating the main message of the song that a brighter future is possible with time and effort.
Don't you surrender
An appeal to the individual to not give up hope and to continue fighting for a better tomorrow.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Kowalewicz, Ian D'Sa, Jon Gallant, Jordan Hastings
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Austin Baylis
Didn't realize how much I needed to hear a song like this right now, especially from my favourite band.
D. R
same
MindYourVinyl
Tell me about it!
Thunder
Donne Riekert aAaAAAAAAAAa
saskah
Same here
Francesco Faggion
@D. R pp00
Alejandro Santana
I swear Rock is coming back, I can feel it. We need bands like Billy Talent to keep dropping new music
GeoRayCo
No. We need new bands to drop new music. Without new rock bands making the spotlight, and old bands continuing to make music. Rock still continues to die.
Alejandro Santana
@GeoRayCoYou don't get it man, there won't be any new bands without influences and inspiration, that's why bands like Billy Talent have to keep dropping music. That way young people are interested in starting bands again. Only young band I know on the rise is Greta Van Fleet, that number can go up!!!
FischerEdward
@Alejandro Santana listen to BRKN Love, also a new upcoming band with insane songs so far in their first album