Neck Deep has always been serious about the radical nature of hope — from “Gold Steps” on their album Life’s Not Out to Get You, to “We Need More Bricks” on last year’s self-titled nearly a decade later. They’ve never shied away from much-needed optimism, just as much as they’ve never shied away from talking about the difficult realities that make that optimism so necessary.

In their new single, “You Should See Me Now,” Neck Deep manage to find the perfect combination of that windows-down summer feeling and the golden thread of hope that’s woven its way through all their music. An anthem about never giving up on your dreams, even if they take some “blood, sweat, distance, and tears,” “You Should See Me Now” aims right for every listener’s inner dreamer, even if they’re still barely clinging on.

“Good things come to those who persevere,” is exactly when you need to hear when the world’s beating you down. From anyone else, the message might seem corny or trite, but Neck Deep has proven time and time again they know that feeling and they’re here to help get you through it. You can feel that when you listen. This song isn’t an abstract catchphrase –– it’s an earnest and heartfelt anthem.

“You Should See Me Now” is great for a summer playlist, and it’s the perfect song to remind you why it’s always worth chasing your dreams. Thankfully, the band clearly knows we might all need reminding right now.

Make sure to catch Neck Deep when they head out on tour this fall with The Story So Far, Origami Angel and Pain of Truth, and you can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook