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)
runnin' across the track
Billy Talent Lyrics
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This ain't no TV show
You watch my head explode
Ten thousand hours every day
No time to be afraid
Chase up the rattle snakes
Don't let your fear control your fate
The ghost of self denial
It whispers from the grave
The road you can't rely on
Is a risk that you must take
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Pulling the blindfolds back
All we did in life
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
We're gonna escape this trap
Gotta get a life
Stuck in this prison cell
Just like a criminal
I count the years that went to waste
If this road goes to hell
I'm right back where I fell
Made a career from my mistakes
The ghost of self denial
It whispers from the grave
The road you can't rely on
Could be your saving grace
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Pulling the blindfolds back
All we did in life
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
We're gonna escape this trap
Gotta get a life
And every step that I aim to take
(I fall behind, I fall behind)
And every leg that I have to break
(These scars are mine, These scars are mine)
And everyday that I'd pray for you
(I close my eyes, I close my eyes)
At least I can say that we made it through
(The stars aligned, The stars aligned)
The stars aligned
The stars aligned
And words just can't explain the struggle of a dead men's fight
A dead mens fight
And silver spoons get by the wasted mother hard earns life
A hard earns life
Every step that I aim to take
(I fall behind, I fall behind)
And every leg that I have to break
(These scars are mine, These scars are mine)
And everyday that I'd pray for you
(I close my eyes, I close my eyes)
And I hope that you make it through
Yeah, I hope that you make through
It's up to you!
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Pulling the blindfolds back
All we did in life
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
We're gonna escape this trap
Gotta get a life
And every step that I aim to take
(I fall behind, I fall behind)
And every leg that I have to break
(These scars are mine, These scars are mine)
And everyday that I'd pray for you
(I close my eyes, I close my eyes)
At least I can say that we made it through
(The stars aligned, The stars aligned)
The stars aligned
"Runnin' Across the Tracks" is a powerful and emotional song about the struggles of life and the determination to overcome them. The song opens with the lines "It's up to you! This ain't no TV show. You watch my head explode. Ten thousand hours every day." These lyrics suggest that the challenges of life are not to be taken lightly and that one must be prepared to put in hard work and dedication to succeed.
The next verse of the song continues with the theme of perseverance, urging the listener to not let fear control their fate. The lyrics "Chase up the rattle snakes. Don't let your fear control your fate" suggest that one must confront their fears head-on and take risks in order to achieve their goals.
The chorus of the song, with the repeated refrain of "I'm running across the tracks, and I'm never coming back," captures the spirit of determination and the desire to move forward and overcome obstacles. The bridge of the song features the lines "And words just can't explain the struggle of a dead men's fight, a dead men's fight. And silver spoons get by the wasted mother hard earns life, a hard earns life." These words speak to the struggles faced by those who come from less privileged backgrounds and must fight harder to achieve their goals.
Overall, "Runnin' Across the Tracks" is a powerful and inspiring song about the importance of perseverance and determination in overcoming the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's up to you!
You are responsible for your own life and choices.
This ain't no TV show
This is real life, not a fictional drama.
You watch my head explode
You witness the emotional breakdown and turmoil I endure.
Ten thousand hours every day
I am devoting all of my time and energy to this struggle.
No time to be afraid
There is no room for fear in this fight for survival.
Chase up the rattle snakes
Confront the dangerous obstacles and challenges head on.
Don't let your fear control your fate
Do not allow your fear to determine your future journey.
The ghost of self denial
The haunting feeling of refusing to acknowledge one's own flaws and mistakes.
It whispers from the grave
The negative and damaging voice remains even after it is too late to change.
The road you can't rely on
The journey ahead is uncertain and unpredictable.
Is a risk that you must take
You must take risks to achieve success and growth.
I'm running across the tracks,(And I'm never coming back)
I am leaving the past behind and starting a new chapter in life with no intention of returning to old ways.
Pulling the blindfolds back
Opening one's eyes to the reality of the situation and taking control of one's own fate.
All we did in life
Reflecting on past choices and experiences.
We're gonna escape this trap
We will escape from the cycle of negativity and failure.
Gotta get a life
It is time to create a new and fulfilling life for oneself.
Stuck in this prison cell
Feeling trapped and confined in one's circumstances.
Just like a criminal
Feeling ashamed and guilty for past mistakes and decisions.
I count the years that went to waste
Regret and melancholy for the time that was lost or misused.
If this road goes to hell
The possibility of failure and hardship on the new path of life.
I'm right back where I fell
Returning to the same negative mindset and actions that led to failure in the past.
Made a career from my mistakes
Constantly repeating the same mistakes instead of making progress.
And every step that I aim to take,(I fall behind, I fall behind)
Despite my efforts, I struggle to keep up with the pace of progress.
And every leg that I have to break,(These scars are mine, These scars are mine)
The pain and effort required to achieve progress leave lasting physical and emotional scars.
And everyday that I'd pray for you,(I close my eyes, I close my eyes)
Hoping and wishing for someone else's success, with eyes closed in desperation.
At least I can say that we made it through,(The stars aligned, The stars aligned)
Despite obstacles and struggles, we were able to overcome and achieve success in the end.
And words just can't explain the struggle of a dead men's fight
The difficulty of fighting against the odds and the struggles of a previous generation.
A dead mens fight
A fight against obstacles and struggles that have already defeated others.
And silver spoons get by the wasted mother hard earns life
Success is not always earned through hard work and effort, as some may be born into privilege.
A hard earns life
The difficulty and effort required to earn success and make one's way in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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Sarkis Mouradian
It's up to you!
This ain't no TV show
You watch my head explode
Ten thousand hours every day
No time to be afraid
Chase up the rattle snakes
Don't let your fear control your fate
The ghost of self denial
It whispers from the grave
The road you can't rely on
Is a risk that you must take
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Pulling the blindfolds back
All we did in life
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
We're gonna escape this trap
Gotta get a life
Stuck in this prison cell
Just like a criminal
I count the years that went to waste
If this road goes to hell
I'm right back where I fell
Made a career from my mistakes
The ghost of self denial
It whispers from the grave
The road you can't rely on
Could be your saving grace
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Pulling the blindfolds back
All we did in life
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
We're gonna escape this trap
Gotta get a life
And every step that I aim to take
(I fall behind, I fall behind)
And every leg that I have to break
(These scars are mine, These scars are mine)
And everyday that I'd pray for you
(I close my eyes, I close my eyes)
At least I can say that we made it through
(The stars aligned, The stars aligned)
The stars aligned
The stars aligned
And words just can't explain the struggle of a dead men's fight
A dead men's fight
And silver spoons get by the wasted mother hard earns life
A hard earns life
Every step that I aim to take
(I fall behind, I fall behind)
And every leg that I have to break
(These scars are mine, These scars are mine)
And everyday that I'd pray for you
(I close my eyes, I close my eyes)
And I hope that you make it through
Yeah, I hope that you make through
It's up to you!
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Pulling the blindfolds back
All we did in life
I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
Oh, I'm running across the tracks,
(And I'm never coming back)
We're gonna escape this trap
Gotta get a life
And every step that I aim to take
(I fall behind, I fall behind)
And every leg that I have to break
(These scars are mine, These scars are mine)
And everyday that I'd pray for you
(I close my eyes, I close my eyes)
At least I can say that we made it through
(The stars aligned, The stars aligned)
The stars aligned
I. K.
Heard Billy Talent when I was a Teenager. Now I am 27 and starting to hear them again. They give me back that light and free teenager happy feeling, free from that adult problem stuff
Rekashal Games
Seeing this a year later it feels so good to have one of my childhood favourite's still slapping just as hard. First bad I ever saw live, was 14 years old in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Anti-Flag, Rise Against, Billy Talent. Keep rocking on. Everytime one of their songs comes on, I feel 14 again lmao.
Zenius
Same but 29 here
Jared Perry
Same except now im 31
Joel Barata
Lol, I was also a tennager when I first heard them and now I'm 28. Damm I'm getting old
Jamie Love
Can you edit this comment every year? I bet you're 28 now
Priya Banga
Gosh, this music video gives me goosebumps. So intense.
Liam Selle
"Silver spoons can't buy the wisdom of a hard earned life" I absolutely love that line
Julian
Probably my favorite Billy Talent song. The video makes it even better.
Liam Selle
For me it's this or Rabit down the hole