Tom Petty can heal the soul

Well I won’t back down, no I won’t back down
You could stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won’t back down

Gonna stand my ground, won’t be turned around
And I’ll keep this world from draggin’ me down
Gonna stand my ground and I won’t back down

This song has been a  favorite of mine for a long time now. With music so uplifting and lyrics so inspiring, I always feel a little better after listening to it. This should be the theme song for all those suffering in our world. So many are standing ”at the gates of hell” but with strength and courage they manage to persevere! When I’m in doubt, this song reminds me that perseverance is a virtue – something to be celebrated.