Music gave me a sense that I was worthwhile and that I had something of value to offer the world even though everybody was telling me that I didnt.

And it's hard at the end of the day

I think one of the most important things, that this album is for me, and this period in my life, is about gratitude. About recognizing all of the things, daily, that I'm grateful for, and there are many in my life. I'm just so blessed, and I try to carry that with me every day.

Water is very forgiving. Everything lifts in water

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.

Through this world I've stumbled, so many times betrayed, trying to find an honest word, to find the truth enslaved.

You're in the arms of the Angels; may you find some comfort here.