Diamonds Rising Up Out the Dust

I heard this today, and it gave me goosebumps.  Not only did I enjoy the energy of the duo that make up JohnnySwim combined with the wonderfully talented and cool as hell Daryl and band...but the lyrics...they connected with me in this optimistic, hopeful, overwhelming STRENGTH.  It reminded me of what M and I are madly working towards together.  We're rising up out of the dust with the diamonds that we pour ourselves into...his stories.  And we do it with drive, determination, pleasure, and a ferocious loyalty and faith.  My badass rose up and danced in celebration and joy.

A long, long time ago in a land far, far away...I was in the English class that would fundamentally alter my universe.  Every week we had an essay, except for one assignment which was given two weeks - a science analogy.  It was the essay I floundered on.  For 13 out of the 14 days I tried to make whatever my analogy had been to work, and it was sheer crap-o-la.  Then finally at the last minute, I found my words and my voice and used the formation of diamonds as an analogy to writing.

"Diamonds" touched me on so many different levels, so I thank JohnnySwim for their amazing songwriting ability and performance.  I became an instant fan as I watched the performance.
~Kat