I don't play an instrument - I just write in my head, and I usually hear fully formed songs. 'We Are Young' turned out so much like it was in my head….

I was signed at 19 years old to a major label, and dropped by the time I was 22..

I always wanted to be a singer, but none of my friends thought I could sing..

I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs..

I worry that if I enjoy something - like the songs on 'Some Nights' are about wondering about who you are. I'm never quite sure and I'd hate to feel ….

As a songwriter I hate this whole, 'If it's a sad song, it has to sound like a sad song thing.' And that goes all the way back to my days with the Fo….

My dad dragged me to a Bruce Springsteen concert as a kid. It was my first concert, but I fell asleep in the middle. My second concert was Weezer on ….

It's interesting to feel the pressure of having to be outgoing, because I think in general, as a human being, I'm pessimistic and introverted. But, i….

If you can make the song a soundtrack to what you're living at the time, I think that's the most important part of a song..

I idolised bands like Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins, who wanted to reach as many people as they could..

May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground..

I kind of like being depressed..

Running in Central Park is my favorite thing to wake up and do. I have my own specific path that I have to run every single time. There's a little bi….

I never wanted to get a job of musician. That was kind of my thing. I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind….

If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict..

I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play instruments. Although, I always find it annoyi….

But as long as you're creating the art you want to create, if people start liking you, you shouldn't have to apologize. You want your stuff to be hea….

It takes a lot to still believe in people..

I tried to play bass in a punk band once, and it was an absolute disaster. I can’t play anything. I don’t know what it is..

I try and get about eight hours of sleep every single night. And I like to think that I drink more water than anyone, ever..

Eventually, out of sheer will of never wanting to get a job or go to college, I found my way into doing music full-time..