As a child I always had a sense of social conditions and political situations. I think it had to do with the fact that my mother was always discussing things with my sister and me - also because I read a lot.

I'm not sure if the next song I write is going to be about love or a song about a tree.

A lot of kids spent more time out of school than in, but I always loved school and thought it was my way out of Cleveland, and out of poverty.

I'm still thinking and hoping there's an opportunity for people to have better lives and that significant change can occur.

It's time to start all over/make a new beginning.

I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives.

I got a plan to get out of here, I've been working at a convenient store.