When you look at this video you see how Saving Abel uses social context to add to the affect and message of their video. “18 Days” was written in the viewpoint of a soldier away from home. This relates well to the period in time in which we live. With the War on Terrorism many artists have written songs in relation to patriotism and soldiers and many others attacking the thought of war. Soldiers work often goes unnoticed, and many call them killers.
Saving Abel shines a light on the struggles of soldiers away from home. Many families are influenced by the armed forces and deployment. Soldiers are separated from the ones they love for extended periods of time or families are caused to move from place to place frequently. As of recently the average time of deployment is fifteen months. Now with the current war, more and more people are asked to join the armed forces. This song makes one think of the hardships related to being a soldier away from home. The people in the video seem sad and discouraged. While most songs regarding the war seem more upbeat and show people with pride, Saving Abel brings to the table the “not so glamorous” life of a soldier from home.
The lyrics of “18 Days” take the standpoint of the soldier with regret and insecurity, a soldier who doesn’t want to change or give up the things they love the most. “I don't wanna have to change.If I don't then no one will” 18 Days. But like the soldiers of the present and past, they make the sacrifice and accept the need for them to continue to do their duty to protect what we call home. Saving Abel uses the social context of today’s world to help bring out their dedication to the armed forces and to help people realize what is given up by these brave and caring people.
“18 Days” really gives listeners the idea of the struggles soldiers face while away from home with the help of social context.
Saving Abel shines a light on the struggles of soldiers away from home. Many families are influenced by the armed forces and deployment. Soldiers are separated from the ones they love for extended periods of time or families are caused to move from place to place frequently. As of recently the average time of deployment is fifteen months. Now with the current war, more and more people are asked to join the armed forces. This song makes one think of the hardships related to being a soldier away from home. The people in the video seem sad and discouraged. While most songs regarding the war seem more upbeat and show people with pride, Saving Abel brings to the table the “not so glamorous” life of a soldier from home.
The lyrics of “18 Days” take the standpoint of the soldier with regret and insecurity, a soldier who doesn’t want to change or give up the things they love the most. “I don't wanna have to change.If I don't then no one will” 18 Days. But like the soldiers of the present and past, they make the sacrifice and accept the need for them to continue to do their duty to protect what we call home. Saving Abel uses the social context of today’s world to help bring out their dedication to the armed forces and to help people realize what is given up by these brave and caring people.
“18 Days” really gives listeners the idea of the struggles soldiers face while away from home with the help of social context.
