In the past, there has always been so much pressure about carrying a show and promoting a record.

I have complete freedom, and there's no way to get pigeonholed or bored. What could be better than that?

I've always loved groups like U2 and Coldplay.

I've never, ever in my life enjoyed playing live the way I am now.

I can't wait to front my band with these new songs and play for fans, but I've decided to keep my day job too.

People take songs so literally.

The only thing that's a little tricky about it is sometimes people assume that if it's a new song, it's a reflection of what you're feeling or going through now.