Nothing to Lose – Billy Talent

The music and visuals are synchronous to the beat of the song. An example of this is when the teenager goes to kill himself and the pace of editing and performance fasten.

I’d always walk home alone – the boy is shown walking alone.

I’d have to check my mirror to see if I’m still here – the boy’s reflection is shown in the mirror in his locker.

My note book will explain – close ups of the notebook are shown at this point throughout the song.

Kids just love to tease – the boy’s bullies begin to surround him and pick on him.

The record label’s influence is shown through the use of close ups of the band members –particularly the lead singer. This is so they are able to sell the band as a brand.

Voyeurism is shown through the mirror in the boy’s locker.

There are no particular cases of inert gas asphyxiation of a 17 year old due to being bullied. However, at the end of the video there is a phrase ‘there is a life beyond these walls’ and a helpline number to call. Billy Talent associated themselves with a suicide helpline/charity for teenagers, and said that every time the song was played on the radio, the band would donate $1 to the charity.