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I don't know what the inspiration for most of songs really mean until I finish them. For the most part, I'm going for a visceral impression, and I write the words last.

I always hope that my music can inspire someone, the same way other artists inspire me.

But when I hear a great song, I can't help but be inspired by it, regardless of whatever genre that song falls under.

'Mean' is a song I wrote about somebody who wrote things that were so mean so many times that it would ruin my day. Then it would ruin the next day. And it would level me so many times, I just felt like I was being hit in the face every time this person would take to their computer.

I know I'm stronger in the songs than I really am. Sometimes I need to hear it myself. We all need to hear those empowering songs to remind us.

Great classic music that I've been turned on to has not only inspired and influenced me, but it has had an effect on my songwriting.

The arrogance of the artist is a very profound thing, and it fortifies you.

The first thing that inspires any song is a chord progression. When I have one I really like, I get into the lyrics even more.

It sounds really arrogant, but my music's my favourite music ever. I prefer it to anyone else's.

But I still feel like a normal person... I've walked the streets and I know what it feels like. I speak with humility, and apparently those songs connect with people.