Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle.

Baby boomers selling your rumors of their history, forcein' youth away from the truth of what's real today

You need bad things to make good things. It’s like with farming— if you want to grow a good crop, you need a lot of manure.

Some things never die, and they often get way better.

I want to be a student for life.

I wanna try and stay a student for life.

I think punk rock, especially for me, was a big middle finger to this whole talent thing.