Happy Birthday to EPIC song born this day back in 2013 with the release of its mother, “Tracing Back Roots” by We Came As Romans.

Holding on with all I had inside for the sake of my life. I was pulled underwater. Crying out, I called for anyone to share this fight … but I sank farther! Waiting for the day the storm would pass and leave my life. It only made me stronger! I didn’t want to wait, but all that was on my mind was, “How much longer”? So weathered … worn and battered … I have stayed! I keep treading as I dread the waves. My hands were tied, but I still made it. Still, I’ve been shaken! Even when my mind’s exhausted, I SURVIVE! My heart is tired, but it’s not broken! No matter what the cost is, I SURVIVE!

~ We Came As Romans (Words Adapted) ~

Look, I don’t know who needs to hear this right now … BUT … if YOU are in the waves of grief thinking you’ll never swim again:

And the world tries to drown you out?

YOU SURVIVE!

Flooding your life like water-filled lungs?

YOU SURVIVE!

And the waves try to wash you away?

YOU SURVIVE!

Brace yourself … head high … heart strong!

YOU SURVIVE!

You’ve freakin’ got this, kid! I PROMISE!