Diamond on a Landmine

"Diamond on a Landmine"
Single by Billy Talent
from the album Billy Talent III
Released	June 21, 2010
Format	Airplay
Genre	Alternative rock Post-hardcore
Length	4:30
Label	Atlantic / Roadrunner
Writer(s)	Billy Talent
Producer	Brendan O'Brien
Billy Talent singles chronology
"Saint Veronika" (2010) "Diamond on a Landmine" (2010)

"Diamond on a Landmine" is the fourth official single by Billy Talent from their fourth album, Billy Talent III. It was released as a single on June 21, 2010, with an accompanying music video, debuting on the band's official website.

Track listing

CD single

1. "Diamond on a Landmine" – 4:30

Song Information

The song is about a failed relationship. The protagonist cannot stand being alone and tries to win his girlfriend back even though she is abusive but he does not see that as a problem. The lyrical content is similar to The Offspring's "Self Esteem". The song's arrangement is also reminiscent of "Roxanne" by The Police.

Music video

The video was released on June 21, 2010. It follows a surreal concept with the band performing in a dark room with dressed in red (ironically since they usually only wear black) surrounded by macabre setting with a background of floating masks. a wall covered by arms and dancers.

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