I was a hop-around. I hung out with the rockabilly crew, the guys who were trying to be rappers, the funny kids.

I called record Prism because I actually finally let the light in and then I was able to create all these songs that were inspired by letting the Light in and doing some self-reflection and just kind of working on myself.

I have a confidence because my research shows that I should just really trust my instincts.

I came from a different mind-set growing up, and my mind has changed.

My heart beat Beats me senselessly Why's everything Gotta be so intense with me.

Ever since I was younger I wanted to be on stage, singing my songs in a glittering costume. And that happened and is still happening. I have to remember that this is what I wished for and be grateful because there are 500 other girls right behind me that are ready to snatch it up.

I was being musically mentored by a lot of people who were obviously more talented and skilled than I was, and I thought that I would just kind of learn the ropes of songwriting there - like how to do acoustic, country-esque songs, which I like because there's so much story in them.