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I've never written a political song. Songs can't save the world. I've gone through all that.

I do write songs with a political dimension to them sometimes, but I'm always slightly appalled by it when I do.

To me, a political song is also a personal song. Most political activism has been driven by empathy for other people and the desire for a world that's less divisive. Even if songs aren't overtly political, they can make a listener more empathetic.

I don't think I ever write songs involving politics, because they get dated way too quick. Any view you have can usually be made into something more general, and that can stand throughout time.

I don't set out to write a political song. I am not one of those that feels compelled to write about what's going on.

People say, 'Gee, you don't really do political music.' Well, I sing a lot of songs about how men and women and lovers treat each other, and none of us want to be talked down to or belittled or ignored or disrespected... So I'm proud to be a feminist.

I didn't have a lot of overtly political songs. I think it was more the actions of the group that were threatening to the authorities, and also our political philosophies apart from the music.

I do struggle with how much and in which way, as an artist or celebrity, that you voice your political views.

I'd love to say that I could write political songs, but I don't feel clued-up enough.

I could write songs about politics, but I'm conscious of not writing songs that sound the same as the ones I wrote 30 years ago.