We definitely set out to make a great 'radio' record. We set out to write great hooky choruses-but with verses that said something.

I don't earn my money from trying to hurt people or get in the tabloids.

Even listening to a lot of other music inspires me, too. Like I'll find something and be like, "I love this group!" And I want to write something that's kind of like this.

What I enjoy most about going out on stage is seeing all my fans react to my music.

I believe above the storm, the smallest prayer will still be heard. I believe that someone in that great somewhere hears every word.

I know society these days, I know people are wanting to find everything they can to pick things apart, but I have to write from my heart and my experiences, and I fully own them. Those are mine to share.

I never really had any friends my age. I've grown up in the adult world all my life.