I happen to be lucky in that I knew what I wanted to do as far as a career since I was nine years old.

The people that were invested in me staying the same way after a decade will most likely by default have to be disappointed.

Peace of mind for five minutes, that's what I crave.

I'll keep evolving and put that into my songs.

Over the last couple of years, I've really worked toward balancing my life out more, having a little bit more time with friends, family and my boyfriend. There was a period of time when they were way down the list. It was all about music and touring and if everything fell by the wayside, so be it.

America's a very traumatized society.

Writing a song doesn't heal things. Even if the song comes up with a solution, it's still only a theory. Going out and living my lyrics is a whole other deal. That takes courage.