Billy Talent - Reckless Paradise Lyrics






C'mon!

Stuck in a crisis
Without a conscience
Trapped in a place we don't belong
There's no more heroes
Left to believe in
They've pushed our backs against the wall

I know that something has to change
We got lost along the way
Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
'Cause we're falling down again

Crooks and deceivers
Misled believers
A world where decency is gone
Chaotic flashes
Of huddled masses
Stare down the barrel of the gun

I know that something has to change
We got lost along the way
Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
'Cause we're falling down again

Live in a reckless paradise
The house is burning, trapped inside
A reckless paradise
The wheels are turning truth to lies
In reckless paradise
Could cut the tension with a knife
In reckless paradise
It's up to us to read between the lines

Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
'Cause we're falling down again

Reckless paradise
The house is burning, trapped inside
A reckless paradise
The wheels are turning truth to lies
In reckless paradise
Could cut the tension with a knife
In reckless paradise
It's up to us to read between the lines

Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
'Cause we're falling down again






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  1. Z.... ....

    Sounds like classic Billy Talent - the best band to ever exist. This song is perfect i'm so excited!!!

  2. Z.... S....

    You try Twelve Foot Ninja?

  3. k.... h....

    @cody miller I Agree

  4. c.... m....

    @kevin heatcoat Billy talent is a good artist Billie eilish is garbage

  5. c.... m....

    100% agree concerts need to return so I can see them for the 7th time

  6. R.... G....

    Not all bands lose their edge over time. This is a killer track.

  7. S.... ....

    Ben on Vocals,
    Ian on guitar (Elvis haircut guy)
    John on Bass
    Aaron on drum's, I hope not sure tho.

  8. K.... t....

    @ASAP Slide ben i think

  9. A.... S....

    @wildanimal9843 the fact they keep their billy talent sound is the frigging singer. idk his name even tho I've been listening to BT for over 15 years but guess what, idc about it as long as he stays int he bands. him and the elvis presley haircut guy.

  10. w.... ....

    That's one thing i've always liked about Billy Talent. The fact that they always keep that Billy Talent sound. Something a lot of other bands i've loved tend to change over time. I'm all for bands changing and evolving their sound, but there are ways to do that without completely changing the genre and sounding like every other group on the radio. Billy Talent is proof of that!

  11. F.... ....

    This should be the official soundtrack for 2020

  12. N.... W....

    *and 2021, and 2022

  13. P.... C....

    This is bloody awesome

  14. R.... T....

    For the years 2008+

  15. F.... ....

    @Akash Yeah, just soundtrack for humanity maybe lol

  16. Q.... L....

    Great message, great guitar, great everything, quintessential billy talent.

  17. p.... ....

    @Mike Dale Well in that case it's fine. Freedom of speech/expression are two very powerful things that should be implemented into every country. They have their rights to protest anything they see as a malicious force ravaging a region or the world, in this case it seems to be racism. It's all fine, but I was making a point about ideology and that type of argument being put forward to further a terrible cancerous agenda.

  18. M.... D....

    placeboez I’m not debating any of that, I was asking why putting across your own actual thoughts on the current World climate is like an adult acting like an angsty teenager... Apparently these days if you have an opinion that differs from someone else and is negative then you’re an angsty, defeatist.

  19. p.... ....

    @Mike Dale Well it's not inherently angsty and defeatist but it is if you advocate for an authoritarian regime to be put in place, where you are stripped of your basic human rights and have a real need to fight for a truer cause than when you were originally. Capitalism isn't perfect, but neither is socialism, or communism, or fascism, anarcho-communism, etc. Capitalism is our best bet.

  20. M.... D....

    Javier Belmer Didn’t realise it’s angsty and defeatist to point out facts of the current climate.. 🤔

  21. T.... B....

    Ian never runs out of amazing riffs

  22. T.... C....

    so true

  23. M.... D....

    Wes B I think you need to google the definition of the word “literally”. Here’s how you use the word “literally” correctly: The melody of this intro is LITERALLY different to the melody on Devil in a midnight mass.

    Just because the distortion sounds the same doesn’t mean it’s the same intro.

  24. N.... M....

    Steve L. The melody is different but not completly
    It remind clearly Devil in a midnight Mass
    The tabs are also really similar

  25. J.... R....

    Fact. His guitar style is unparalleled.

  26. K.... F....

    Ian D'Sa is such a unique, inventive talent on guitar. One of the most under-rated guitarists in Rock today. Can't wait for the upcoming record and tour!

  27. M.... G....

    Love Ian’s riffs they just get better and better I hope I can see them again soon for the 3rd time!!!

  28. J.... B....

    Ian is a fucking riff god!! one of my all time favourite guitarists

  29. M.... ....

    i've always loved Billy Talent but i keep liking them more with every new release

  30. S.... A....

    Im just happy af because i know Billy Talent since my childhood. They are the reason i picked up the guitar and loved rockn roll much more. You are a big part of my life. Thank you for that guys @billytalent

  31. t.... ....

    Sean Arnoczky They were my very first concert:)

  32. J.... S....

    @Henrik H Hell yeah, shredding some saint Veronica atm

  33. H.... H....

    Me too, Ian D'sa is my Idol

  34. J.... S....

    Same man. Been my favourite band since elementary school and I grew up learning to play with their music.

  35. a.... ....

    So different to forgiveness I & II, and yet they're both quintessentially billy talent, and both amazing

  36. m.... d....

    Already on repeat🔥, been with this band since 05 and I'm glad I never lost touch like some others💯

  37. L.... ....

    Same dude. Fell in love with them when seeing their Try Honesty video when I was 12. 17 years later and they still give me goosebumps ❤

  38. J.... V....

    I enjoy their music, but I feel their lyrics now sound like an adult trying to relive their angsty teenage years, rebelious, destructive, self-victimised and with a defeatist mindset.
    And I grew up with Billy Talent, but now it's like having that cousin that hasn't landed a decent job yet I their late 30's, living with their parents, and is still complaining about society's injustices.

  39. Q.... ....

    The beginning reminds of of devil in a midnight mass, sounds like the first albums really.

  40. T.... S....

    The video or the lyrics remind u of devil in the midnight mass

  41. R.... ....

    Immediately what I thought when I first heard this. Devil in a midnight mass is timeless and still my favorite song by these guys. Insane how Ben still belts out those vocals.

  42. L.... N....

    @Sam B He is using the same pedal...it's called the ZVEX Woolly Mammoth pedal. It also possibly could be a fuzz factory. They almost the same pedals but the Mammoth has more low end to it.

  43. L.... N....

    @Bennet Hanke It kinda has that Dead Silence theme to it. I don't know if this is accurate, but as a BT fan who has all of their albums, I have noticed a theme theme for each album that is consistent for each song in the album. Definitely a Devil in a Midnight Mass vibe on the intro, though.

  44. N.... D....

    Grew up with my parents blasting their songs on every road trip. Needless to say, almost finished high school and I still listen to them daily.

  45. j.... r....

    I love when a band has an unic, distinct and irreplicable sound that stays in every record even if the band matures his sound. And thats exactly why I love Billy Talent.

  46. M.... M....

    Billy Talent will always be Billy Talent. Raw, real and full of energy. Even as the years past they stay true to their roots.

  47. j.... -....

    Such a consistent band, everything they've put out has been excellent

  48. j.... ....

    This song couldn't have come in a more perfect time

  49. G.... J....

    Pure fire!! Thank you Billy Talent for those great Songs!

  50. F.... ....

    Always happy to hear a Billy Talent song.
    Fan since 2010. ❤️

  51. B.... ....

    Amazing song! Billy Talent never gets old. I can't wait for the new album.

  52. H.... D....

    Billy Talent evolves so damn well, I freaking love them so much

  53. K.... M....

    When he says "Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain" 🙆‍♀️
    I got goosebumps

  54. G.... D....

    Man, can't believe I've been listening to these guys since '03 and I still love their music.

  55. A.... M....

    Notice the camera slowly zooming in more and more to the TV screen. Perspective starts behind the family's heads, and finishes taking up the whole screen without us realizing. A metaphor of how easily we get roped into the media and our phones. Gets you to realize that your peripheral vision just melts when we focus on our TV, phone, and computer screens. Love the last scene adding to the metaphor of something along the lines of "Wake up" and "Fuck the media".

  56. M.... H....

    Absolutely true!!

  57. G.... ....

    The hell? XD

  58. D.... ....

    If you ever get the chance to try it sit for 3 days no distractions , things get weird

  59. R.... T....

    The fact you have to point this out is further proof of your idea. My mind has become so blank that it just absorbs content in a daze. To think I was once an honor student. Now I feel lost in a media maze.

  60. S.... ....

    I've been listening to Billy Talent since I was 14, its been 16 years. Hands down the best band in the world for me and they never disappoint. I know they're taking their time for the next album to do it right, and it shows. Keep doing what you love guys, I'll never stop listening nor singing along.

  61. P.... S....

    I’m seriously listening to this for 2 hours strait without getting tired of it...

  62. d.... _....

    same here! since one week already and it sounds like the first time ever again

  63. K.... O....

    Ainda me lembro das noites voltando da escola e escutando Billy Talent

  64. J.... C....

    Takes me back straight to highschool ! Great song, great band ! Billy talent will always have a special place in my heart !

  65. Y.... Z....

    Similarly catchy as most of the other singles, e. g. Afraid of Heights. I'm so hyped for the new album

  66. T.... P....

    This is a great song...very melodic...just heard it today...a year late but oh well...LOVE IT!

  67. E.... D....

    So oldschool,
    So powerful,
    So Billy Talent...

  68. N.... ....

    2020 is going to be the best year!!! Bring on the album and bring on the tours.
    The band that saved my life keep on giving!!! Love it.

  69. k.... h....

    2020 Is A lot Better Than 2019.

  70. C.... W....

    A really promising start to the new album! Love the backing vocals on the interludes. Hope for more like this!

  71. K.... P....

    I very deeply appreciate the band staying true to their roots sound-wise and always staying on message over the years. Thank you, never stop.

  72. S.... Y....

    guitar production perfection as usual! can't wait for more

  73. J.... S....

    This song brings chills down my spine. Its amazing. Ians riffs like the first records. And just amazing lyrics. Listened to Billy since the Pezz days and this is so good.. Best and most important band if you ask me.

  74. E.... ....

    I'm learning this song on the guitar! I love this song so much :D

    You have to be my favorite artists :]

  75. T.... L....

    [Intro: Ben Kowalewicz]
    C'mon!

    [Verse 1: Ben Kowalewicz]
    Stuck in a crisis
    Without a conscience
    Trapped in a place we don't belong
    There's no more heroes
    Left to believe in
    They've pushed our backs against the wall

    [Bridge: Ben Kowalewicz]
    I know that something has to change
    We got lost along the way
    Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
    'Cause we're falling down again

    [Verse 2: Ben Kowalewicz]
    Crooks and deceivers
    Misled believers
    A world where decency is gone
    Chaotic flashes
    Of huddled masses
    Stare down the barrel of the gun

    [Bridge: Ben Kowalewicz]
    I know that something has to change
    We got lost along the way
    Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
    'Cause we're falling down again

    [Chorus: Ben Kowalewicz with Ian D'Sa]
    Live in a reckless paradise
    The house is burning, trapped inside
    A reckless paradise
    The wheels are turning truth to lies
    In reckless paradise
    Could cut the tension with a knife
    In reckless paradise
    It's up to us to read between the lines

    [Post-Chorus: Ben Kowalewicz]
    Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
    'Cause we're falling down again

    [Chorus: Ben Kowalewicz with Ian D'Sa]
    Reckless paradise
    The house is burning, trapped inside
    A reckless paradise
    The wheels are turning truth to lies
    In reckless paradise
    Could cut the tension with a knife
    In reckless paradise
    It's up to us to read between the lines

    [Post-Chorus: Ben Kowalewicz]
    Your thoughts and prayers can't fix the pain
    'Cause we're falling down again

    [Outro: Ben Kowalewicz]
    Hey!

  76. E.... ....

    Extremely good. Have been waiting what seems like a long time for some new Billy Talent. Loving it, well worth the wait. Looking forward to the rest of the album!

  77. J.... W....

    So catchy.. favourite band forever. Please never quit!

  78. 0.... ....

    They never disappoint. Incredible.

  79. S.... H....

    This has quickly become one of my favourite Billy Talent songs, so freaking powerful ! Punk Rock lives on and some bands definitely keep delivering awesome material (also thinking of Anti Flag and Sum 41 last albums, both absolutely great!!)

  80. D.... ....

    OMG..Those lyrics, guitar, solo ,everything... Thanks Billy Talent to keep your unique style for all those years... One of the very few bands who still make real music. I'm shocked how great this album started to sound like. Maybe their best in my opinion so far.

  81. D.... S....

    And the harmonies are brilliant

  82. M.... C....

    This song is so good to sing with jumping in my room

  83. T.... ....

    Woaw just a great song with a message behind the lyrics. Im love your work

  84. K.... S....

    This song is just simply 10/10. I love it!

  85. M.... E....

    I'm loving this song. Brings me back ten years

  86. C.... ....

    this song is next level good, absolute fire

  87. A.... F....

    Sound so amazing..love the lyrics and the chorus part

  88. K.... ....

    This is the sound i fell in love with a long long time ago! Best song in a long time

  89. A.... J....

    The emotion in the lyrics and vocals and just wow this has made my day ✌️👏🏻👌🎤🎧🎸

  90. V.... ....

    That riff is so dirty and awesome i love it so much! and the track/lyrics are so perfect for how so many feel. you guys have always had a direct line to my mind and never knew it! Thank you for your beautiful work!

  91. F.... L....

    Fell in love with that song from the first second, such a dynamic rhythm 🤘
    How could anyone not like this one?

  92. A.... ....

    Great stuff!
    Billy Talent just never gets old.

  93. S.... ....

    this is exactly the kind of society criticiting music I love and live for, keep it up and we might be able to change something

  94. F.... ....

    Loved it.. added to my playlist 🤘

  95. N.... ....

    Absolutely incredible. Please do not ever change. This is back to your roots. Absolutely incredible. Cannot wait. Will preorder the album for sure. Thus really took me back to your earlier albums which I throughly still enjoy. Thank you for the music

  96. K.... L....

    This song is really amazing 😎 Can't stop listening to it.

  97. C.... ....

    Feels great to hear this. Sounds like the Billy Talent everybody loves!

  98. C.... P....

    All this means is we can expect a new album! So pumped! One of the bands now a days that still makes good music! Completely underrated!

  99. R.... C....

    Good 'ole BIlly Talent, happy to live with this music through the years (y)

  100. M.... D....

    This band is perfect and this music reminds me Classic Billy Talent, I can’t stop listening!!!!!