18 Days
Saving Abel
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Its been 18 days Since I'd look at myself I don't wanna have to change If I don't then no one will Is it my state of mind Or is it just everything else I don't wanna have to be here I don't understand it now [Chorus] 'Cause its been eighteen days Since I first held you But to me it feels just like It feels like a lifetime I'm trying hard to re-arrange Some say its the hardest thing to do But that's another eighteen days Without you Time after time I've been through this You show me what it means to live You give me hope when I was hopeless As my days fade to night I remember that state of mind I'm soaring straight into your heart And I'll fly high [Chorus] And I know what they say About all good things Will they come to an end But I'll fight this time So that we might Have a chance at this 'Cause it's been eighteen days Since I'd look at myself I don't wanna have to change If I don't then no one will 'Cause its been too many days Since I first held you But to me it feels just like It feel like a lifetime I'm trying hard to re-arrange Some say it's the hardest thing to do But that's just too many days without you And I know what they say About all good things Will they come to an end But I'll fight this time So that we might Have a chance at this
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Written by: JARED WEEKS, JASON TODD NULL
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe rock song "18 Days" is by Saving Abel, an American rock band. It was released in 2008 as part of their self-titled debut studio album.
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Chart Performance"18 Days" achieved notable success on the charts. It peaked at number 6 on the US Mainstream Rock charts and number 22 on the US Alternative Rock charts.
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Song MeaningThe song "18 Days" is a heartfelt lament of missing someone. The 18 days refer to the period when one feels the absence of a loved one and struggles to cope with the longing.
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Musical Styles"18 Days" exhibits Saving Abel's typical musical style which combines elements of rock, post-grunge, and southern rock. The band is known for their smooth lyrics and heavy guitar riffs which are well-displayed in this song.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "18 Days" portrays the band performing in a deserted location which coincides with the themes of desolation and longing in the song's lyrics.
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Band InspirationSaving Abel was inspired to create music like "18 Days" by their love for southern rock bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and their desire to add a modern twist to this traditional genre.
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Songwriting ProcessThe band’s songwriting process was often collaborative and it was the case for this song as well. Most of their songs were written by band members Jason Null and Jared Weeks, including "18 Days".
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Critical ReceptionDespite a mixed reception from critics, "18 Days" was wildly popular among fans and gained the band a significant following, contributing greatly to the band's breakthrough success.
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Commercial SuccessThe album, Saving Abel, which features the song "18 Days," was certified Gold in the United States for selling over 500,000 copies, exhibiting the commercial success of the band.
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Spotify StreamsAs testament to its enduring popularity, "18 Days" by Saving Abel has amassed millions of streams on Spotify, a platform for digital music streaming.
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