I always start with the lyrics, because starting with the music means the words will be bad.

People say I write specifically about nothing in particular. I don't know about the latter part, but I think the first part is really important in conjuring up a voice that works, or at least the illusion of a voice at work.

Once you feel like you can safely quit a melody, you are free to explore more important things.

Most musicians don't write about being a musician cause most musicians aren't writers.

I'm more focused as a singer and hands-on with music and more exacting, and less trying to furiously fit a thousands thoughts into a four minute song.

I guess my guitar parts are usually precise, but the execution of those parts is downright treacherous, since I'm not very good on guitar.

I think the more removed I feel, the more I warm up to the role of singer.