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)
Pocketful Of Dreams
Billy Talent Lyrics
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And she makes donations at the Tiffany's,
Life is hard without a credit card to get by, get by
She sold her dreams for security
To a man that now she hardly ever sees
With a cold martini in her hand, she don't mind, don't mind
So throw all your luxuries aside
Still when I look into your
Eyes are full of dollar signs
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail, oh
If you design a plastic happiness,
Then climb the social ladder to the top my friend,
And don't forget to thank the piggy bank in the sky, so high
So throw all your luxuries aside
You can't take them with you when you die
Still when I look into your
Eyes are full of dollar signs,
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail, oh
The lyrics to Billy Talent's song "Pocketful Of Dreams" are a biting commentary on the pursuit of material wealth and its potentially devastating effects on individual happiness. The opening lines of the song suggest that the pursuit of vanities and wealth is often only a form of charity, a way to make oneself feel better about life's hardships. The singer of the song has sold her dreams for security, marrying a man who is absent from her life while she drinks martinis at home.
The chorus of the song offers an alternative to this lifestyle, encouraging listeners to reach into a "pocketful of dreams" and take a chance, even if it means risking failure or breaking a nail. The message is clear: true happiness cannot be found in the pursuit of wealth or possessions alone. The song's closing lines suggest that the pursuit of plastic happiness and social climbing leads to nothing more than shallow gratitude for the blessings of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Vanities are only charity
Material things are fleeting and do not provide true fulfillment or meaning in life.
And she makes donations at the Tiffany's,
The singer is criticizing the shallow act of giving to charity solely for personal gain or status.
Life is hard without a credit card to get by, get by
Society places too much emphasis on money and material possessions, making it difficult for those who do not have access to them to succeed.
She sold her dreams for security
The woman referenced in the song sacrificed her aspirations and true desires for the promise of stability and comfort.
To a man that now she hardly ever sees
The woman's partner or spouse may have been a means to an end, but did not provide the fulfilling relationship or lifestyle she hoped for.
With a cold martini in her hand, she don't mind, don't mind
The woman has become complacent and has settled for a life she may not truly want while using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
So throw all your luxuries aside
The singer is advocating for a simpler and more authentic way of life that does not rely on material goods for happiness or fulfillment.
You can't take them with you when you die
Material possessions are meaningless in the grand scheme of life and do not carry over after death.
Still when I look into your eyes are full of dollar signs
The singer is calling out someone who prioritizes money and wealth over genuine connections and experiences.
Oh, reach, into a pocketful of dreams
The artist is urging listeners to take chances and pursue their passions, regardless of the potential for failure.
Oh, now, before they fall out of the seams
Opportunities may pass by if not pursued in a timely manner.
Oh, take a chance, don't matter if you fail
Taking risks is a necessary part of living a fulfilling life, and failure is a natural and valuable learning experience.
You're too scared to try cause you might break a nail, oh
The singer is calling out the fear of failure and the reluctance to take risks due to a fear of discomfort or inconvenience.
If you design a plastic happiness,
If one prioritizes superficial or material forms of happiness, it will not provide a lasting or genuine sense of fulfillment.
Then climb the social ladder to the top my friend,
Society often encourages individuals to prioritize success and status in order to gain recognition and acceptance from others.
And don't forget to thank the piggy bank in the sky, so high
The artist is mocking the idea of a higher power or divine intervention providing for one's material desires or successes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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@ForeverLegendsGaming
Loved Billy Talent for so long and its songs like this that make me love it!!:D
@kingfartquad9001
Most underrated Pop/Punk band ever.
@lrexoticgaming5636
its more rock than that
@JoeSchoffstall
They're amazing, but they are not pop punk. Pop punk is a band like New Found Glory.
@Deathano0bGaming
Ian is a great guitarist he needs to be more recognized
@Onebannedbane276
Yeah and his voice is great too
@missJolyLoly
I LOVE this song!
@Axsin13
you'd never think a song called "pocket full of dreams' would be this badass
@Clayaga
Why?
@Ip2always
Re listening to the album wow it's crazy how 1 guitarist and one singer became this Good 👑