I feel like I've matured more musically than I have personally. But I totally embrace what becoming older has to offer. I find the wisdom that comes with each passing year is a trip.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As you grow older, your music begins to mature and grow older along with you.
I was just like a 21st century person waiting to be born, and this is the medium that I thrive in. And I feel stronger now than I did any time since I've been a teenager - I mean, musically, creatively.
Most people my age, their musical life ended in the '80s. They stick with what they know. But my tastes are much broader. And I don't want to stop learning.
My music is how I feel, and that's changed from being twenty years old to being forty-three years old.
The bottom line is, I tend to be going back to older and older music.
As a musician, life is not over just because you are getting older, and so I find retirement a very frightening and dark thought.
I would say that as I've gotten older, I trust my intuition more; I allow myself more freedom both musically, creatively and my own life existentially.
I think older people can appreciate my music because I really show my heart when I sing, and it's not corny. I think I can grow as an artist, and my fans will grow with me.
I actually spend as much time listening to new music as to old. Probably more. I just try to get something out of it all.
I'm still grappling with all the things most people resolve by the time they're 35. Maybe that's why I make music that is relevant to young people. I'm emotionally stuck at the age of 13.