I do have an obligation, however, a debt that cannot be settled by my lyrical decisions. My life will be judged by my obedience, not my ability to confine my lyrics to this box or that.

Pain is a common emotion in many of my songs mainly because I often don't know other ways to express it adequately. In my songs I wrestle with the things that I don't understand.

It’s a good thing my parents named me Jon because that’s what everyone calls me.

I'm not really one to be on camera, I'd rather be writing songs.

Think deeply about life, it's worth it!

Hope is not something you can just place in your back pocket or put your fingers around – it’s the belief in a world that has yet to exist.

If it doesn't break your heart it isn't love