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What is the song about?
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The song is from two different perspectives; the person who is suicidal and the hotline operator.
The suicidal person starts by telling the operator how they are feeling and that they don't want to be alive.
In the second verse the operate goes on to tell them all the reasons they need to live and that what they are feeling is not permanent.
1800
1800 - 273 - TALK
The name 1800 comes from the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), which is the United States suicide prevention number.
The number only appears in the title and not in the song, but it sets the tone for what the song is about and makes people aware of the number to call if they are struggling with their mental health.
When you google the number in Ireland, the number and information for Samaritans comes up; 116 123.
Background
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Logic, Alessia Cara and Khalid came up with the song after a fan had told Logic about his struggles with suicide and depression and how Logic's music had saved him.
After seeing what his music could do without 'trying' to save someone, he decided to write 1800 about suicide prevention.
The song shows a "progression from dark into light while also encouraging listeners that they matter and that someone cares about them and their wellbeing" (Zoll, 2017).
Minority group
Minority Group
The song gives a voice to those struggling with mental health, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts etc. and discusses issues the mainstream media chooses not to talk about.
Logic uses his platform as an artist to discuss the issues of mental health, race, gender, sexuality etc. and equality.
Especially at events such as The Grammys and the MTV video music awards, which can reach audiences of up to 19+million and 5+ million, respectively.
MTV Video Music Awards 2017
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Logic and CO.'s performance at the VMA's included 50 people affected by suicide with the 1800 number on their T-shirts as well as the number countless times around the arena.
With the target audience for the VMA's being adolescents and young adults, with over 20% experiencing MH problems during these years (WHO,2003), Logic gave a voice to those suffering and reinstated the message; you are not alone.
As well as delivering a message about the fight for equality from minority groups.
Statistics and Impact
Statistics and Impact
The day of 1800's release, the NSPL received its second highest number of calls ever: 4,573 and an increase of 27% in the following three weeks (NSPL, 2017).
Website visits increased by 100,000 and remain at 25% higher than before.
After the performance at the VMA's the NSPL had a 50% increase in calls as well as other crisis centres reporting increases. (MTV,2017: NSPL, 2017).
The song continues to be a light of hope for those struggling with mental health.
Reactions From NSPL
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"It's not just about the calls; it's about increasing awareness about suicide, and suicide prevention in particular ...the calls don't even begin to count the number of people who, just by listening to the song and hearing the lyrics, feel more hopeful and less alone."
“If you show people positively coping through suicidal moments, research has shown that that can actually save lives and reduce the suicide rate.”
- John Draper, director of the NSPL.
Logics Speech at VMA's
Logic's Speech at MTV Video Music Awards 2017
"I’m gonna fight for your equality because I believe that we are all born equal, but we are not treated equal and that is why we must fight. ..
...We must fight for the equality of every man, woman and child regardless of race, religion, color, creed and sexual orientation.”
Thank You !
Helpline numbers in Ireland:
Samaritans 116 123
Pieta House 24/7 Suicide Helpline 1800 247 247
Aware 1800 80 48 48
Teenline 1800 833 634
Childline 1800 666 666