A song that sounds simple is just not that easy to write. One of the objectives of this record was to try and write melodies that continue to resonate.

Deeper than temperature and the extinction of the polar bear is the idea that we all share this beautiful, ailing planet, Democrats and Republicans alike.

Watch our children while they kill each other with guns they bought at Wal-Mart.

Making miracles is hard work, most people give up before they happen.

I become more seasoned, it's less interesting to try and compete in the pop market.

You're my favorite mistake

All my friends say I have to get right back on the bike. And I keep saying maybe not a bike.