I used to assume no one would care, but I do think now I've written songs that are useful to people having dark hours.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If I write when I'm low, it will be a dark song, but I don't care. I want to be honest with myself at all times.
I'm not used to not having enough time to live with the songs. Usually, if I write something, I live with it for a little while.
I think my songwriting might be a little more on the darker side maybe.
Why be in music, why write songs, if you can't use them to explore life or an idealized vision of life? I believe a lot of our lives are spent asleep, and what I've been trying to do is hold on to those moments when a little spark cuts through the fog and nudges you.
If something happened where I couldn't write music anymore, it would kill me. It's not just a job. It's not just a hobby. It's why I get up in the morning.
My feelings are, if you're gonna lead a rock n' roll lifestyle, don't let it affect your work. I know I can stay up all night and still come in the next day and write a song, and nothing will stop me from doing it. I expect the same from everyone else.
I never set out to write songs about the world around me... it just kind of came about as a result of paying more attention to things.
I think sometimes - not always - I write songs that are accessible.
The cool thing about music is no one can take music away from you, writing wise.
For me, there is no day or night for music. I often work through the night - without phone calls disturbing me.