Nobody starts a band to make friends; you do it because of the music.

I never saw the point in listening to only one thing. The low art/high art distinction comes from the establishment telling me how I'm supposed to think.

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

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

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.

Patriotism is a joke in the UK.

Even that word depends on what you mean by pop. I mean, pop music has currency. It could just be about that girl who's in love with you.