It's so easy to get caught up in your own experiences. They can seem so important. But there are billions and billions of other experiences going on.

When I pick up the guitar, it's a melody, and that's what drives the lyrics. It's bits and pieces of truth, but it is storytelling.

I'd much rather be playing songs than talking to people.

Don't let your eyes refuse to seeDon't let your ears refuse to hear

I want to write music that will outlive me.

I want to be in control of my own destiny.

Social situations, for me - it's very natural for me to be an observer. That's where I'm most comfortable. I observe things.