I found myself in the middle of a race riot when I was about 14 years old, and I found someone pointing a gun at me and telling me to run or they'd shoot me.

The songs are not necessarily autobiographical. A lot of songs are a combination of influences. It might be some part of my life, or something I've felt, or something somebody's told me. It all comes together.

We are the spirit, the collective conscience. We create the pain, and suffering, and beauty in this world.

Who took away the part so essential to the whole Left you a hollow body Skin and bone.

Words don't come easily, like forgive me.

You have to pay attention to the moment and make it the best it can be for you. I've been trying to do that. It's really made a major difference for me. I'm a happier person.

Renounce all those material things that you gained by exploiting other human beings.