I want the words to be read in conjunction with the music.

I'm really excited about the remixes. I've always been a fan of electronic music and I'm thinking about that very seriously for the next record as well.

When you grow up, you're told that rock 'n' roll is the only authentic way to express yourself. Live instrumentation, singer, live drums. You're told that's the best medium to communicate.

I feel that's important that I have some place to go that isn't on the cover of a magazine. I signed up to make music.

I'm not excited when bands strip things down. I'm not excited by the White Stripes.

After a while, you start to believe that your opinions are more valid than everyone else's. It can be hard to be humble about making really good music; you really believe that you're a savior to music. That's why bands don't like each other.

You want to reach people on a real level and have a fan base that understands you.