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For your songs to connect with people, they've got to mean something to you.

I understand it's my role to realize people's dreams. I'm O.K. with that so long as my songs are my own. No one can take my songs away from me.

My songs are about not knowing who to be and not knowing how to act.

As a songwriter, that's really what you hope for - to make that connection with your audience.

I don't actually like explaining the meanings of my songs, because I think people can take away more from it if they use their imagination.

My songs are all about celebrating poignant music. While some of them focus on fun and revelry, they are fortunately backed by powerful lyrics. Put together, the lyrics, tune and my voice strive to take the songs to the next level.

You know, it's funny how songs continue to grow and evolve and become a new and deeper reflection of your life.

I'm so grateful that anyone has connected with my songs, let alone millions of people.

Just seeing people appreciate what you do, come out and support it, and sing the songs back, there's not a better feeling in the world.

It's hard to believe the life that 'Someone Like You' has taken on. It's proof that people hunger for great songs - and they are open to different interpretations of songs they love.