







When I review songs, I usually take an almost "scholarly" approach and go into analysis of the song. I do this for a very intentional reason, I want to show the importance of music and the plethora of ways there is to look at music. As an English major, and an aspiring English teacher, it is my belief that music can be the gateway to instilling a love for reading within our youth. But that doesn't seem appropriate for this song.





However, there are many reasons that I want to be a teacher. During my senior year of high school, there were a series of unfortunate events that would cause me to undergo my most difficult bout with mental health; in a time where things were constantly falling through the ceiling, the one constant in my life were my teachers. The amount of work that goes into being a good teacher is overwhelming. There is so much behind the scenes that goes unnoticed, oftentimes when we mark, we mark off the clock. Additionally, a good teacher builds (professional) relationships with their students. So many of my teachers offered me support in my personal battles, and when I got admitted to my local psychiatric ward, after a particularly dark day, many of my teachers came to visit. One teacher in particular came in every second day to visit.





So with that put aside, I would like to have a message attached to this review instead of my usual analysis. You are NEVER alone, as our beloved band demonstrates with this song. There are so many people and resources out there that care tremendously. Even though there are limitations as to the support that Billy Talent can offer, they are here to support you. Even though their access to communication is limited, they are trying to communicate with us with this song. If you need help, put this song on--because they are talking to you.





Additionally, during this time of pandemic, it is important to remember that there are resources out there still. Many councilors are offering their services online now. And it's important that we understand there is no shame in seeking help. It is important to know that this will get better, but it will also take work. If you seek help from a councilor, please be open to getting better. It seems odd to ask, but sometimes people go to therapy expecting an instant effect. But it will take time, and hard work. And you might not find the right councilor for you right off the bat. They're professionals, but they are also just people. Some of them you'll get along with, others you won't. After a few sessions, if you aren't connecting with the councilor then it is okay for you to ask them for a referral, or to just find another councilor yourself.





Stay safe, healthy, and happy. These are scary times, but help is still here. We'll get through this together. If you need help, please seek it.









And if you need help quickly then Billy Talent listed crisis lines in the description section of "I Beg To Differ (This Will Get Better)." But I will also relay them here, as well as the Kid's Help Phone.





United States: +1-800-273-8255

Canada: +1-833-456-4566

Spain: +34 914590050

United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457909090

Greece: +30 1018

Portugal: +351 21 354 4545

Austria: +43 142

Croatia: +385 (0)1 4833 888

Denmark: +45 70201201

Finland: +358 9 2525 0111

Germany: +49 800 1110111

Russia: +7 8202577577

France: +33 (0) 145394000

Italy: +39 (0) 800860022

Ukraine: +380 0487 327715

Switzerland: +41 143

Poland: +22 594 91 00

Belgium: + 32 106

Hungary: +36 116123

Czech Republic: +420 549241010





Kid's Help Phone (Canada):

https://kidshelpphone.ca/

1-800-668-6868; or

text CONNECT to 686868





I have experience with the Kid's Help Phone, and they do an amazing job. I'm listing them because of my experiences with them. They are not an international line, but there will be other amazing resources out there if you are outside of Canada.





If you are in crisis, please call your crisis line.





We'll get through this together.



















