I'm from a very politically and socially conscious family. My mother always made a point of making us look at what was going on around us and take stock of our part in it.

The reason I play music is to touch people - for selfish reasons, as well. It feels good to make someone else feel something, whether it's a kiss, a painting, good idea or it's a song.

The moon is quite a show off given the chance. The stars make a sound when they shine so bright. Water so blue and so black.

Oh, man, oh how I wish I didn't smoke or drink to reason with my head.

I use God in my songs a lot but I don't have a relationship. I don't know what that means.

I believe in love, but believe it's love that keeps beating me down.

Would you not like to be, sittin' on top of the world with your legs hanging free?