Jack's Mannequin.

On my hardest days I listen to this song:

Jack's Mannequin - Swim



It's a beautiful song with a very beautiful meaning.
The singer of this band is a Leukemia survivor and he's from Columbus, Ohio (close to me!).

I'll post the lyrics for those that aren't able to open YouTube.



You gotta swim
Swim for your life
Swim for the music 
That saves you 
When you're not so sure you'll survive


You gotta swim
And swim when it hurts
The whole world is watching
You haven't come this far
To fall off the earth


The currents will pull you
Away from your love
Just keep your head above


I found a tidal wave 
Begging to tear down the dawn
Memories like bullets
They fired at me from a gun
A crack in the armor


I swim for brighter days
Despite the absence of sun
Choking on salt water
I'm not giving in
I swim


You gotta swim
Through nights that won't end
Swim for your family
Your lovers your sisters and brothers and friends


You gotta swim
For wars without cause
Swim for the lost politicians
Who don't see their greed is a flaw


The currents will pull us
Away from our love
Just keep your head above


I found a tidal wave
Begging to tear down the dawn
Memories like bullets
They fired at me from a gun
A crack in the armor


I swim for brighter days
Despite the absence of sun
Choking on salt water
I'm not giving in
I'm not giving in
I swim


You gotta swim
Swim in the dark
There's no shame in drifting
Feel the tide shifting 
And wait for the spark


Yeah you gotta swim
Don't let yourself sink
Just find the horizon 
I promise you it's not as far as you think


Currents will drag us away from our love
Just keep your head above


Just keep your head above
Swim
Just keep your head above
Swim
Just keep your head above
Swim








That song has gotten me through some rough times and I hope that you enjoy it! :)