It’s not often that I give singles their own post, but I was moved both by Marson’s blazing guitar work and the story behind it. Marson writes:
I
wrote the song about my 6 year battle with crippling depression that I
experienced in my teens into my mid 20’s. I was held back from going
after my dreams of playing music and felt very distanced from my friends
and family. I eventually could not take care of myself and was very
close to ending my life before finding the right combination of things
that literally brought me back from the dead; and made me stronger than I
have ever been. I know the analogy of Phoenix rising from the ashes is
an oft used one, but that is an accurate description of my experience. I
am huge advocate for mental health and although I don’t feel like I am
fighting for my life anymore, I will be managing my depressive
tendencies for the rest of my life.
wrote the song about my 6 year battle with crippling depression that I
experienced in my teens into my mid 20’s. I was held back from going
after my dreams of playing music and felt very distanced from my friends
and family. I eventually could not take care of myself and was very
close to ending my life before finding the right combination of things
that literally brought me back from the dead; and made me stronger than I
have ever been. I know the analogy of Phoenix rising from the ashes is
an oft used one, but that is an accurate description of my experience. I
am huge advocate for mental health and although I don’t feel like I am
fighting for my life anymore, I will be managing my depressive
tendencies for the rest of my life.