User:Songsteel/Talk Me Down

"Talk Me Down" is the title of a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alyssa Reid for her debut studio album, The Game (2010). Written by Reid along with Dave Thomson, Jamie Appleby and Jesse Labelle, the song is a musical departure from her previous rhythmic-leaning singles and lyrically addresses the topic of bullying. It was released as the third and final single from the album in April 2012.

Music video
The music video for "Talk Me Down" was directed by Marc Andre Debruyne and debuted April 16, 2012. It was made available for purchase through iTunes on May 22, 2012. The storyline for the video revolves around a high school student who is the victim of cyber bullying and explores the mental unrest and physical abuse that can accompany bullying scenarios. It ends with the message "If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem."

Chart performance
"Talk Me Down" debuted at number 97 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 on the chart dated May 5, 2012.