A lot of pop music is based on trying to make people remember it so that they'll buy it. To me, it was not about that.

In terms of political things, I think it's important to be more direct in terms of political statements. I think in terms of philosophical and things that you plant things and see them grow lyrically or musically, it's okay to be subtle.

I think music has the ability to inspire people and to change hearts, and the heart has the power to change the mind, and the mind has the power to change the world.

Spirit moves through all things.

If you're using live bass versus orchestral bass, you've got to make sure that you're not stepping on the toes of the other elements, so you've got to balance it out.

I'm a huge Beatles fan, but I've only really gotten into them as an adult.

Political statements are usually more direct, and it works with the upbeat music as well, for some reason, the directness of your statements.