There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism.

I wanted to be the reasonable voice of revenge for what I'd seen [my father] life come to.

Physical pain is my friend. I pursue it every night for four hours.

The life of a rock & roll band will last as long as you can look down into the audience and see yourself.

I cut my bow from the wood of this tree of evil. Of this tree of good, I want a kiss from your lips.

We said we'd walk together baby come what may.That come the twilight should we lose our way.If as we're walkin a hand should slip free,I'll wait for you And should I fall behind,Wait for me.

So tell me what I see when I look in your eyes, is that you baby or just a brilliant disguise?