Music makes me feel SOMETHING whether I want it to or not. I may be in a great mood but as soon as I hear an emotional song, I’m bawling. Nothing has ever affected me that greatly — and I want to make people feel the same way my favorite artists’ music makes me feel.
I want to make a living playing my own songs, performing for people who want to hear.
People’s insincerity and inauthenticity. I think people try way too hard to fit in and are too afraid to be themselves for fear of rejection. I want to create an ideal for people — that they can be weird and like what they like and still be accepted by people.
Unfaithful by Rihanna. I probably sing that song every day still. Lol.
Regina Spektor is number one! She really brought out the strange side of my personality and musical taste and I cannot thank her enough. Eric Hutchinson for being witty, creative and making fun and catchy songs! The Beatles, because duh.
Life experience. If I am happy or sad, I am overwhelmed with feelings until I write a song about it - then I’m back to my equilibrium.
Life isn’t perfect, and people hurt you a lot. It isn’t always their fault- sometimes it’s yours - but you have to admit that to yourself, try to change and move on.
Completely calm, at peace with myself.