Music is very nebulous, and you can conjure up a lot of moods with music. But lyrics - they're a lot more tangible. They're much more specific. And you want to say something meaningful and creative and artistic and that tells a story and that takes people someplace else.

I have fallen, I have sunk so low. I have messed up, better I should know.

We try to create this interesting appearance to make ourselves feel better about ourselves.

Music is very nebulous, and you can conjure up a lot of moods with music. But lyrics - they're a lot more tangible. They're much more specific. And you want to say something meaningful and creative and artistic and that tells a story and that takes people someplace else.

I'm so tired, but I can't sleep. Standing on the edge of something much too deep.

Every time I'm close to you, there's too much I can't say, and you just walk away. And I forgot to tell you I love you.

I do think music and the arts are imperative for our kids for their creative learning and their emotional education, which breeds better adults. I'm doing what I can to try and pick up the slack and I applaud anyone who tries to give back to their community.