Dave Grohl is a person who I admire not only for his amazing talent, but also the way he conducts himself. He holds on to his humanity, and it shows when he talks or writes or sings.

This song was written during a period of time when Dave was worried about his future, his band’s future, and if it was worth it. His heartfelt lyrics about embracing adversity and using it to move yourself forward was a source of inspiration as I navigated the major life changes I had put into motion.

I shared this song with Dr. Sexypants early in our relationship, and I cannot hear it without thinking of her and the life we have and are building together. Being able to walk down the aisle with the woman who has helped me as I relearn how to live, how to love, and how to give was one of the happiest moments of my life.

Times Like These

I, I'm a one way motorway
I'm the one that drives away
Then follows you back home
I, I'm a street light shining
I'm a wild light blinding bright
Burning off alone

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

I, I'm a new day rising
I'm a brand new sky
To hang the stars upon tonight
I am a little divided
Do I stay or run away
And leave it all behind?

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again

It's times like these you learn to live again
It's times like these you give and give again
It's times like these you learn to love again
It's times like these time and time again