My music started as a way to break through weaknesses - like anxiety, which was completely taking over my whole life, where I could barely function.
Zola JesusI try to create songs that are really massive and intense, but at the same time remaining honest and raw.
Zola JesusThe only reason I would write a break-up song is because my own problem of allowing myself to relate to people.
Zola JesusPeople don't really understand who I am. They always think that I'm very dark or depressed, but it couldn't be further from the truth!
Zola JesusA lot of times I have the song inside of me and I have to fight to get it out. I'm a very visual person, so I can see the song but I can't hear it. But I think that if your music becomes a war for it to happen, in the end there's a certain kind of aggression in the music. And I think that's a lot more interesting.
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