"Savin' Me" Nickelback Controversy EXPLAINED
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- Опубліковано 10 лис 2023
- 🎵 Michael Knowles dives into the world of rock music to unpack Nickelback's music video for 'Savin' Me'. What is it about 'Savin' Me' that's drawing attention beyond the chords and lyrics? Join Michael as he reacts to the music video and breaks down the cultural, philosophical, and even political underpinnings that might just change the way you hear this iconic song. Whether you're a Nickelback advocate or adversary, you'll find Knowles' perspective provocatively engaging.
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Am I the only one who thinks Nickelback are actually a good band?
I actually enjoy them
I do too.
No, you aren't the only one.
They're good
Headphone music is a thing
No, they're one of the most popular bands.
I never got why people hate on Nickelback so much. I always liked their music.
The only reason that I've heard for why people hate them is because people think that they're a pop band trying to be metal.
hate to break it to you... you have bad taste.
@@guybuddy1 😂
@guybuddy1 ...
taste IS .... AQUIRED.
I pray, you never NEED to understand America's, or the World's INDUSTRIAL METAL.
As, We, A lot of us ALL do.
God BLESSED.
YOU ARE TOO.
❤❤❤.
🎉🎉🎉.
Hallelujah, Amen.
❤💜💜💨💫😊
Yeah. Same
I’ve been to a lot of concerts, but “live” Nickleback was one of the best sounding I’ve seen.
Seen tool?
@@wesa5436tool?
You definitely need to broaden your musical horizons if Nickelback is the best live band you've ever seen.
@@b.g.5869 musical tastes are subjective and personal her opinions are valid.
@@henryDzieciontko I already said musical taste is subjective; lyrical depth is objective however.
Anyone that thinks "99 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall" is lyrically deep is objectively wrong.
On the other side of the equation, there are plenty of songs I can't stand that I nevertheless recognize have lyrical depth (a lot of Bob Dylan songs for example).
Whoever edited the audio on this video deserves a raise.
The subtle detail of lowering the volume and looping the background beat while Michael talks, then bringing it back up and having the beat perfectly sync to the next part of the review is just wonderful.
Damn you’re right, well done
Agreed
Well the reason they did this is on music Monday he only talked at the end so they are splicing in parts where it makes sence
It was a delight to watch 😂
my exact thoughts!
Grew up with Nickelback, always stood by them through thick and thin. Love Nickelback
LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂
As Michael said, they’ve been the butt of every joke for a long time, but I can guarantee at least 2/3 of the people who make fun of them will secretly rock to them when no one is around
@@CoolPapaJMagik why would someone hear Nickelback when they can hear actual good rock music.
@@CoolPapaJMagikthey’ve had a few good songs, but they’re not what I would call “good”. They’re background music. The best reaction I can give to a nickel back song is “meh”
Kroger is the king of Butt Rock
They’re an awesome band , love their music
I'm surprised Michael didn't comment on the scene where the pregnant woman had 2 timelines showing, one on her head, and one above her belly. I don't think he was looking at the screen when it happened.
Nickleback is awesome. Dont care what anyone says. ❤
I was in high school when this song came out. And I just realized how religious it is, about my broken, sinful state and need for Christ. Thanks Michael.
"Savin' Me" is what got me into Nickelback as an eight-year-old kid.
Glad to see it getting a little love again.
This is such a uniquely powerful song. In 2005 I was 13 years old, and ever since first seeing this particular music video for the first time, it has always had the power to move me to tears.
The type/antitype of the elderly woman dying and then the pregnant woman with the secondary "counter" for her child gets me every time. Having those two scenes right beside each other is a stroke of directorial genius. The circle of life is a beautiful thing. Value all the time you have with your loved ones, and always welcome new life. Go in peace 🕊️💕
Agreed!
This Nickelback song is choking me up.. They've had other songs that hit hard and real places. "Never Again" is one...a hardcore issue, but satisfying song..
I'm so tired and sick of the demonic, hateful, and/or soulless messages in today's music, and I'm a music lover of a range of genres, old country to heavy metal; I need integrity from the artists, whose messages get into my head and heart. That's what music does, moves us, so it is a crime to use it on our youth, as a weapon. "Popular" "Top" songs sound the same, lol. Imho
@@alaysiakayebutler6299 well put. Most music today is soulless, and worse- it corrupts irreparably. If contemporary "hip hop"/trap music is what the elites want to influence the next generations with, I might just have to start advocating for a style of Islam wherein music is "Haram" and therefore banned. We can't afford to have our children and pre-teens twerking to Sexxy Red or Megan the horse 🐴 .... And while we're at it, ban IG reels and TikTok dances too. All terrible.
The reason why people hate on them is because their songs are considered cringe, yet everyone still listens to them because they are good.
Probably know all the words too 😂
People treat nickelback like they’re creed, yet who do people sing along to? NOT CREED. NICKELBACK
Nickelback and the fair or unfair hate predates the concept of cringe.
@@Yuh_mama- bro the only reason they don’t listen to Creed is because Creed broke up… but they just got back together. deal with it.
@@Sam_T2000 The concept of cringe has been around for at least 2000 years, for even ancient Greeks found some things untalkable in public. Its the word itself that is new.
I think Nickelback is one of those bands that is just popular to hate. They don’t really know why they hate them, it’s just the trendy thing to do. Personally, I think this band is cool!
believe it or not Aerosmith was hated on in the 70's, time will appreicate good bands. I love Nickelback!!
I absolutely love this band and this song and many others. The uppers who try to cancel those they can’t control tried to smash them and make people feel like they are not right if they like them but numbers of views don’t lie
LOL you think Nickleback is a threat to elites?! By your logic Taylor Swift is the same, the numbers dont lie lol
@yung0ldb0i Im pretty sure hes talking about all those people who just loved to hate on others who liked nickelback. I got alot of hate for liking them. And I simply told them I wasnt born to please assholes.
I actually went to a Nickelback concert a couple months ago and they packed the entire amfatheater. They rocked the place.
They may be good but the fans coming there is worship...theyre worshipping Nickelback.
That is an interesting take. I just went there for the music and my son bought me the tickets for my birthday hoping I would like them
Same! They are still awesome!!
@@585Courtney🤡
I'd love to go to one of their concerts.. Thanks, I didn't know they were touring...
They definitely had their moment in the culture. Not sure why they are hated so much.
Cause. Hating something and shaming others for liking it is how people were taught to be cool or be accepted in society. So in short. People just love to be assholes
Because they were Christian. Christian rock is mocked relentlessly
Their religious tendencies???
@@BoutiqueTigerthey are not a Christian band
I once lived in Tokyo and was out with friends circa 2009, doing the usual karaoke shenanigans. I knew of Nickelback but that was about it. We ran into Chad (and their drummer) and hung out for a bit in the wee hours of the morning, in Geronimo Shot Bar in Roppongi. A gracious, friendly and humble guy.
I was 18 when this song was popular. Just moved out, working my first job away from home and on my own. I felt lost and this song kept me going. Gave me hope. Thanks Nickelback.
I've always thought they're a good band. Love their music.
Nickelback's songs go across a spectrum of issues and concepts in life. They're very intelligent people and they're always the coolest band around They're the best! Chad is actually one of the nicest person you'll ever meet. His voice is also very good and his energy and charm is through the roof! He sings and talks to people, like actually talk to his audience and ask real questions and tell real funny stories during their concerts. There's really no truth to people hating this band. Always SRO on all their concerts and multiple platinum albums say it all. I was on stage singing a song with this band just 2 months ago and I can attest to how respectful, kind and just how honest these people are. Im forever a Nickelback fan ❤
❤️❤️❤️
This is also like their best song. Even if someone doesn't like Nickelback, this would be the one song of theirs to like.
If you think Nickelback is deep you are definitely shallow.
I do think it's weird that they get singled out for such hate because they're just one of a gazillion bland and generic bands out there but they are nevertheless bland and generic.
It's kind of like if "Who's The Boss?" were to be singled out as the worst sitcom ever when it's just one of a gazillion lame sitcoms that should have been cancelled their first season but didn't.
@b.g.5869 Thanks for calling me shallow based on my views about other people because of my personal experience with them. Shows how deep of a thinker you are 😁
@@MayLedesma Whether or not you like how their music sounds is a subjective matter.
Whether or not they have lyrical depth however is not; they don't. If you think Nickelback is deep you are objectively shallow. It's like thinking Mariah Carey lyrics are profound or that Kamala Harris is a deep thinker.
If you ever come across lyrics that actually have some depth to them your head would explode.
Thinking Nickelback is deep is like being moved to tears by a Bon Jovi song.
You are objectively shallow.
I love nickelback. A whole stadium of people agreed with my sentiment this year at their concert too
I love Nickelback!!! My daughter in law just went to their concert, she said it was awesome! I don't think the video is disturbing, I think it is eye opening.
When they released "Edge of a Revolution" back in 2014 they were canceled by the powers that be and no longer "cool". That song was way ahead of its time.
Critical acclaim by A7X was way ahead of its time.
More 00s rock reactions for sure! Theres so many gems from that era
Nickelback are one of the greatest bands of all time! Listen to atleast 1 sing from each album and tell me you don't enjoy them...I'm fed up of all this Nickelback hate😑justice for Nickelback✊️
Yeah I don't know about the greatest of all time but to ea his own
@@tracyleo8344definitely one of the best of all time! Your opinion should stick to yourself cause we get it you are this mad people enjoy good music and you’re sitting there crying trying to tell everyone how much you hate them
Not only is Chad a phenomenal guitar player, he's right up there with the great song writers, some people just can't get over that a Canadian band can make it to the top.
He's a solid guitarist at best. I would not use "phenomenal" in the same sentence with his name. It's like people using Kurt kobains name in relation to the word "phenomenal".
Plenty of guitarists out there (rhythm and/or lead) that would blow him out of the water.
It has nothing to do with them being Canadian. That's ridiculous
@@janelleg597 underneath it all , it does have something to do with them being Canadian
@@lovescarguitar It's not a contest buddy, it's an opinion, the topic at hand is about Nickelback.
That doesnt make sense. Canada produces a disproportionate number of successful musicians compared to the US. Canadian musicians do well here all the time
I love when Michael reviews music 😂
Nickelback definitely deserves a good portion of it's criticism buta good many people claim to hate them because it became cool to do so
I just thought their fans were pretty obnoxious. No fault of the band, they got some hits.
No they don’t lol
The problem is they are unbelievably generic and bland. There's nothing offensive about their music, but it's cake without the icing or ice cream.
@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718Exactly
@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Mmmm...I love my cars with icing and ice cream.
My favorite Nickelback song
I love this band and his songs this is real music
I don't care what anyone says I LOVE NICKELBACK.. My teenagers & I were just jamming out to them the other day & saying how awesome they are... I Think they're God Loving Patriots who didn't sell their Souls to the Satanic Music Business.... There's a reason they are being talked about & in the spot light again... They're coming back!! Oh And I still LOVE Creed too so yeah!!! 😜
I like them too. Though... wait till someone send Michal one of their other songs like Rockstar or SEX, or Animals. He probably aint gonna be too fond of those 😂
The truth is that Nickelback was never a bad band. If you went back to the 2000's, you would have been laughed at for suggesting it considering their popularity. The joke about them being a bad is a meme.
I hated them back then too and so did many. But it was due to overplay.
Nickelback blows👎👎👎👎🤦
@@angelmartin7310 true, they were all over the radio. I remember changing the channel three times in a row and landing on whatever the latest Nickelback song was at that time. Maybe that is part of the disdain people have for them. They sold out stadiums all the time. So someone must have been a fan. I do find it funny to play Nickelback songs in front of people and see who starts mouthing the words to themselves.
I know Michael would hate the sound of the music, but I'd be curious to get his take on Mourning Hymn by Chelsea Grin. It's about the singer coming to terms with an abortion and realizing he'll never meet his child. The band isn't conservative, but they've held common sense opinions that are especially rare in the metal scene. They refused to play in venues that required proof of vaccination
I actually started crying during this video because of the time of my life this song reminds me of… it’s cathartic though. And this song will always forever be a favorite.❤
I LOVE NICKLEBACK!
The video is very stirring, and also has seemingly Christian implications. The man who you see in the city suddenly sees time counting down above people's heads, (the symbolism of realizing mortality and that everyone is doomed to death in this world.)
The man can't see a timer above his own head, but he saves someone at the end of the video, (this seems to symbolize the idea of Christians witnessing and others being spiritually saved.)
He notices before this moment a woman, who is very content with herself, and happens to be pregnant. He realizes that inside of her is a timer counting UP, not down. (This represents that a living being is weaved and developed in her womb)
MICHAEL, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. This has long been one of my favorite songs from them, and for so many years I couldn't shake the feeling that this was a religious track.
I think many people miss out on Christian or Spiritual symbols in music especially because many of us only associate those themes to worship music, but these are not exclusive only to one genre. Pay attention to those lyrics, folks. You'd be surprised where you'll find things like this.
Nickelback has been my favorite for at least a decade. Their sings are AMAZING!! THEY'RE AMAZING IN CONCERT TOO!
I genuinely don't know why people hate Nickelback. They are an amazing band. Their lyrics hit deep. My favorite band of all time. Hands down. And I thank my mum for introducing me to them
Nickelback is my guilty pleasure band. I loved them in high school and played their album All the Right Reasons almost nonstop when it came out. I sort of understand why their hated, but i still like them.
Nickelback was my entire childhood, along with so many of us. There are so many good memories attached to quite a few of their songs.
I now live a couple of hours away from their hometown here in Alberta and listen to them often in my truck. I'm a proud Nickelback fan! 🎧
When this song came out, I was getting over my first real love breaking up with me, a lifetime of maternal emotional abuse coming to a head, drowning it all in a party party party social life. The way this song made me feel was pretty damn intense all things considered. I wrote the most beautiful, personal piece of poetry listening to this song. The paper has tear stains on it. What a dark place that was.
My wife loves them. I have taken her to 11 shows so far. And according to her (bc I trust her on this) they are back. Huge tiktok meme stuff and latest album.
Love the analysis here, Michael, especially as a huge Nickelback fan!
If you’re ever interested in doing another of their tracks, I’d think you’d have a lot to say about “Throw Yourself Away”, if you don’t mind a bit of profanity.
It’s a pretty heavy song detailing the infamous “Prom Mom” incident of 1997. The song is overall a pretty clear condemnation of the incident and infanticide as a whole, so I think it’d be a *very* interesting to hear your perspective on it and how it’s words connect to modern society’s tolerance of abortion
I second this.
😂😂 I graduated in 2006. I didn’t even know they were hated until about 2013. I love that it’s slowly coming out that our age group never hated them.
Savin’ Me is one of the best ballads ever written!
I really love the song interpretation videos.
Since you guys asked, here are a list of diverse songs I wish Mike could interpret one of:
Atmosphere - The waitress
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
Foster the People - Pumped up kicks
Poets of the Fall - Carnival of Rust
Common Market - Winter Takes it All
Arch Enemy - The Eagle Flies Alone
Light the Torch - The Safety of Disbelief
Killswitch Engage - I am broken too
Trivium - Until the world goes cold
You are a true person of culture
I just heard Safety of Disbelief for the first time a few weeks ago, I second that one
I honestly love nickelback, and have been a fan ever since i was teenager. I don't understand how people can hate on their songs and call them "cringe", while they listen to these new rap songs, that anybody can barely even understand. The lyrics on top of that, is in (my opinion) the most brain-dead words that could ever be bestowed on the human eye. How can you tell me, that a song that's trying to instill the philosophy of "Friedrich Nietzsche", telling you that you should treasure your life, treat yourself well, do good deeds, as you do not have an unlimited amount of time to live on this earth, somehow better than some random dude, rapping about dr*gs, money, and "b*tch*s" ???
Nickelback has songs like that, too: Animals, Shakin’ Hands, Something in Your Mouth, S.E.X, Figured You Out, and others. I broadly enjoy their music, but they have some songs that I avoid.
AWESOME. I'll hop in the Nickelback time machine, why not-
I remember 1st hearing "How you remind me" and I was like: "huh. Not bad."
It was actually "Too bad" that I thought was awesome. It had a sound of "realness" to it.
People hated on Nickelback but nobody REALLY sounded like them in the early 200s. Whats
crazy is if you listen to "Silver side up" its freakishly relevant to TODAY.
Michael, I am and avid follower and fan and I just had to comment on how wonderfully entertaining this 'episode' was. Love your take on 'reaction' videos and truly hope that you will do more! Great stuff! BTW.. this Nickleback song is one of their finest!
Nickelback's my third-favorite band, behind Skillet (first) and Imagine Dragons (second).
I'm glad that somebody else sees their worth.
*Edit:*
Speaking of Skillet:
Review a Skillet song next, Michael.
I don't even care which one. 😊
They got their name after so many people left their concerts saying, "That show sucked...I want my nickel back."
😂😂😂😂
I can't stand them. Every song sounds the same.
@@jillybean4480AMEN, Nickelback sucks👎
@@jillybean4480that's a lot of bands to be fair. But they do have some good songs
I remember a hermit woman who once said God told her something like "I am so desperate to share my heart with the lost world that I inspire secular muscians to write songs that were written in Heaven." I believe it because there are several songs (like this one) that don't seem to realize how much they're describing God and the cries of the heart concerning God. 3 examples off the top of my head are "Every Breath You Take" by Sting which expresses God's heavy heart for lost and hurting souls that He loves but they don't know Him or even consider approaching Him for help, "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion which is 100% a worship song because no one else fits the wording but God concerning who the song is praising, and "Stand By Me" by Ben E King which sings of sticking close to God and not worrying during dark, troubling times.
Love Nickelback and I checked them off my bucket list when I saw them live this past summer
Ive always loved nickelback. I never understood why they got so much hate. They were a rock band just like any other rock band.
The separate timer above the pregnant woman's belly was a nice touch 👌 Not sure if Nickelback is pro-life, but that's a pretty powerful image. Life begins at conception.
Editors are just GOATd 😂
Video just started and they didn't disappoint
I really enjoy watching Michael review music videos. Please keep doing older ones, too!!
Great band!
I'd love if Michael would review Mozart's requiem 😂
To me the song and vid is about Nickelback reaching out, sometimes seemingly without response or answer, wanting that answer to individual expression. This was a thoughtful review from Mr. Knowles. I do love this group, they really have a good artistic flow. Thanks, Michael!
I always loved listening to them, I have now for over two decades. I get they are not everyone’s favorite band but they don’t deserve the hate.
Especially like the scene with the pregnant woman
Beautiful, life affirming scene
I'm a Canadian and we make fun of Nickelback a lot but they aren't that bad.
Still got my tour shirt from their Dark Horse tour! So wish I could have seen them in 2005 on All the Right Reasons (my personal favorite album) but they still played a few from it on the tour I did go to!
I liked their popular radio songs. He has a good voice.
I like Nickelback, it's a great band. They have a unique, recognizable style/sound, but there's great variation within that. People who say "all their songs are the same" never seriously listened to their work.
Nickelback was always one of my favorites. I never understood why people started to hate them so much
Love Nickleback. Am so proud of our fellow country group. God bless!
Love the music video reactions. I would like to know what thoughts are on Ode to Sleep by Twenty One Pilots or really any of their other songs. Also another review suggestion, outside of the rock genre but a favorite song of mine, is Labrinth - Beneath Your Beautiful. Thanks!
One of those newer songs, lullaby is not only a great song but the lyrics and video are an emotional roller coaster
More Nickleback, their objectively good.
Also for those wondering the point of the music video is: At first this guy sees all these numbers over everyones heads, and has no idea what they mean, he finally sees the old woman, who dies in front of him, revealing what the numbers mean, and realizes its time until their death.
He then goes to a reflection to see his own, but can't see his own. He sees a younger womans time about to run out, and realizes shes about to be killed, and saves her life. All the clocks disappear, thus the time we all have runs out, but the outcome can still be changed
The camera then pans to the womans perspective, she now sees all the numbers over everyones head, implying that someone saved the original mans life just moments before, and the cycle continues
I always liked nickelback (i'm brazilian, so there's not much people around me that listened to them) and was surprised that there was this hate on them. Never understood why.
“Lullaby” is another really good one from Nickelback with a powerful message. 🙌
I saw them in concert in September it was so good!!
Great song and I've watched the video a number of times over the years, because it creates a fascinating short story. (Probably shouldn't have cut it off at the end though when reviewing. The guy who is followed through the video was saved at the beginning, has to make his 'save', and the role gets passed along to the next person. The story runs end to end. There is even a little foreshadowing with the dangling statue visible during the middle of the video, then crashing down near the end, as the catalyst for that 'save.' Cool concept and well-executed.
I still have them in my Spotify playlist
I love the song but never made the connection, and usually I pick up on things like that. I also had never watched the music video and the video is very well done and gets the message across. Thank you for sharing it and your thoughts 🙂
Favorite band of all time one of my favorite songs of all time
This is why your channel on daily wire ia my favorite ❤
I have always loved this song !!!
I have all their music. Love them
I know its not recent but I think it'd be great if Michael reacted to "There Goes My Life" by Kenny Chesney. Powerful song and something i think Michael would do a great job reacting to and unpacking.
this is literally my favorite song from them
I’m more of a Melodic and Technical Death Metal type guy, but I’ve really come to love Nickelback. Fun fact, the solo in Side of a Bullet, was an unused guitar solo recorded by Dimebag Darrell before his death. Pantera were really good friends with Nickelback.
I really liked this daily wire Michael! 🔥🕊️
Dark 2000s rock is underrated as heck.
Literally my favorite band, 1 of 3 CDs I had in my Camry for like 5 years.
I never understood why we are no longer allowed to like Nickelback. I still have a CD of theirs. I never listen to it but I still have it.
It's teenage years! Here in Brazil they are very successful, and at the time of their release they always ranked first on MTV.
I don't know why it's ridiculed. In my first college I listened to European metal, it was well respected, but that didn't mean a more popular band didn't have its value. It's still good today, in fact, better than many bands!
I have loved Nickelback since I was 14 and I forever will. On their new album there’s a song called Just One Time. I’m assuming it’s about someone’s love passing away and they’re begging the Lord to just give them one more time with them. I assumed when they say Lord, they’re talking about our Lord from the Bible. There’s also another song and video that Michael should review that Nickelback done. It’s called the Edge Of A Revolution and it’s 9 years old but it’s more relevant now than ever. It’s like they predicted our future.
Knowles reviewing songs is like me when I'm driving with my wife and pause the music to explain the rich theological undertones of whatever song we're listening to.
Specifically, I remember rambling for a long time about "Bring Me To Life" and "New Divide" (Evanescence & Linkin Park, respectively).
Loved them live w/Brantley Gilbert on the recent tour. Would love to see them again
Nickelback is my 2nd favorite band of all time!!!! Hinder is my #1 but the hate is all started from one guy who hated them so much because they were played on the radio 24/7 that’s it!
I've seen them at least 5 times live. They put on a really good show.
I still have a couple of their songs in my playlist among this song
That's the most beautiful song! Comes from the heart
I always liked them from Silver Side Up! Seen them 3 times in London
Next song Smokey Mike should review is “Monster” or “Standing in the Storm” by Skillet.
Also this video reminds me: a lot more bands are Christian or have Christian themes, like Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, literally most rock bands that aren’t openly satanic have Christian themes
Next one to review: Jesus He Knows Me by Genesis feat Phil Collins (or remake by Ghost)
Thank you for reviewing this song
I loved it. Thank you Micheal for shining a light on this song and the group Nickelback.
Every time I hear "Just want to be a Rock Star", I think God and being Rock Stars in Heaven. All His great blessing and glory.