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Done at Black Rose Tattooers in Tucson, AZ

This is my 2nd tattoo. “Swim” is in reference of the song on the 2nd CD by Jack’s Mannequin. The dot of the I is an asterisk=unofficial symbol of Jack’s Mannequin. It is blue in reference of “Dark Blue” on the first CD, and I got the tattoo the day the third CD came out. It’s in Andrew McMahon’s handwriting.

Yes, I am a huge Jack’s Mannequin+Andrew McMahon fan, but this tattoo means so much more to me than that. “Swim” talks about being able to push forward through life, even during the toughest times. Andrew McMahon has always be an amazing inspiration, being a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with leukemia  when he was only 22…but one thing that kept him strong was his love for music=music is a huge part of my life and what keeps me going. Music is always there.

Dark Blue is the first song I heard from Jack’s Mannequin my freshman year of high school. I’ve realized JM has been the one consistent thing in my life the last 6 years. I have changed completely since I first started listening to Jack’s Mannequin, but there’s always a song that is relatable to any situation. The lyrics are unbelievable.

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