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)
Louder Than The DJ
Billy Talent Lyrics
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I hope you had the time of your life
They say that rock will never survive
It's up to youth to keep her alive
And I don't know what's making you tick
Generation narcissistic
Little Miss Selfie, Lonely Boy Slick
It's time you get a brand new fix, baby
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Faster, faster, faster than the airwaves
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
We surfed until the end of the set
Our leather jackets covered in sweat
Those glory days, they ain't over yet
So light that torch and burn like a jet
'Cause revolution starts on the mic
Strike three chords that cut like a knife
Radio needs a shot to the vein
Of anger, fury, heartache, and pain, baby
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Faster, faster, faster than the airwaves
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Someone said a long time ago
Rock 'n' roll would never grow old
She still got the fire left in her bones
The lights go down, the crowd explodes
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Louder than the DJ
Someone said a long time ago
Rock 'n' roll would never grow old
She still got the fire left in her bones
And we're not gonna pack up and go cause we're
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
She'll be back some day, I know, baby
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Faster, faster, faster than the airwaves
Louder, louder, louder than the DJ
Someone said a long time ago
Rock 'n' roll would never grow old
She still got the fire left in her bones
The lights go down, the crowd explodes
(Your momma's new car)
Louder than the DJ
(And Ian's guitar)
Louder than the DJ
(The band at the bar)
Louder than the DJ
(Never change who you are)
Louder than the DJ
The song "Louder Than The DJ" by Billy Talent is a passionate tribute to rock and roll music, which the band believes is still alive and well despite criticism that it is dying out. The song opens with the lyrics "the party's over, call it a night" and goes on to express disillusionment with modern music trends and the rise of social media influencers. The lyrics suggest that the younger generation is becoming increasingly narcissistic and obsessed with self-image, rather than focusing on genuine artistic expression. The song calls for a revolution in music, urging listeners to "light that torch and burn like a jet" and to use rock and roll as a vehicle for change.
The chorus of the song, "Louder, louder, louder than the DJ / Faster, faster, faster than the airwaves," speaks to the band's belief that rock and roll needs to be louder and more aggressive than the mainstream music that dominates radio waves. The lyrics suggest that this is the only way to keep the genre alive in the face of changing tastes and shifting cultural values. Later in the song, the band references the enduring power of rock and roll, and assures listeners that it will never grow old. The song closes with a series of playful references to the band itself, including "Ian's guitar" and "the band at the bar," reminding listeners that at its core, rock and roll is about community and shared experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The party's over, called it a night
The gathering has ended, it's time to go home
I hope you had the time of your life
I trust you enjoyed the event/occasion
They say that rock will never survive
It's believed that rock music won't thrive or live on
It's up to youth to keep her alive
The young generation has the power to revive and sustain rock music
And I don't know what's making you tick
I'm unaware of what motivates or drives you
Generation narcissistic
This youthful generation is so self-centered and overly concerned with themselves
Little Miss Selfie, Lonely Boy Slick
Female self-obsessed and male 'cool guys' that are often lonely
It's time you get a brand new fix, baby
It's important for you to find a new, positive way to satisfy your needs, figuratively represented as a drug to be addicted to
We surfed until the end of the set
We enjoyed the concert until it finished
Our leather jackets covered in sweat
Our leather gear was soaked in perspiration
Those glory days, they ain't over yet
Those good old days are still here with us
So light that torch and burn like a jet
Let's ignite that fire within us, and burn bright like a plane taking off
'Cause revolution starts on the mic
Change and reform begin through music and singing
Strike three chords that cut like a knife
Play some powerful tunes that can influence and enlighten people's minds
Radio needs a shot to the vein
The broadcast system requires a dose of energy
Of anger, fury, heartache, and pain, baby
It needs the infusion of strong emotions, the likes of anger, rage, sadness and love, to get people inspired and connected
Someone said a long time ago
Some individual uttered this a long while back
Rock 'n' roll would never grow old
The prediction was that rock music would remain exciting and valuable forever
She still got the fire left in her bones
Rock music still burns strongly within it
The lights go down, the crowd explodes
When the lights dim, the audience celebrates the music fervently
(Your momma's new car)
An inexplicable line, nonsensical
Louder than the DJ
Much noisier than the person playing music at the club
(And Ian's guitar)
Another cryptic line thrown in here
(The band at the bar)
Yet another uncanny line
(Never change who you are)
Don't allow people's opinions to transform or derail you from being yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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Martin Frost
There are no bad Billy talent songs!!
ministryjunky
Such a unique voice. Great Band.
Candy
i don't understand why There is so much hate to This song, it's actually one o my favorites not only from the album but from all time, it's so energetic And vocĂȘs me chills every ti.e i hear the solo, i feel like in some garage concert, where the guitarist has gone insane And Just starter to improvise, everytime i hear it i want to jump And scream LOUDER THAN THE DJ at the top of my lungs, come on guys This song Is AWESOME!!
ResidentSleeper
It's one of the more repetitive songs in their discography, the lyrics are an overdone idea, and it comes off as campy. The whole rock is dead thing has been done to death. With all that said, is it a bad song? No. Is it my least favourite Billy Talent song? Just about.
Jett Poe
Hate? Never heard of her
Dum Sheep
Nah dis song is awsome
Deja_Snitty
Yeah, screw the haters, this song goes hard.
Redaction
Rock will always speak louder than words. As long as it comes from the heart.
Matthew PH
The world changed and so did Billy Talent. They are exploring new genres and that song (I don't care about what you can say about it) just rocks and is just AMAZING! We all love you Billy Talent!!
Jay Bilis
Hope these guys are still going,, this is exactly what today's rock needs, an sdge!!!