1) What is the story and/or inspiration behind your song "Meteor Shower"? It's a worship song about my utter need for a Savior. It's a self-realization that I am nothing without the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ and that only by His forgiveness, can I amount to anything. It's kind of a promise directed toward Christ, reminding Him that I will remain faithful as one of His own.
2) What is the message you wanted this song to say? Aesthetically, I wanted it to portray the quality of hopefulness, yet in a very solemn and formal way. It's bittersweet in a way. It straddles a fine line of being tearful, yet joyful. My eyes still get a little misty every time we perform it live.
3) Was it ever one of your favorite songs you have written? What is your favorite now? That's a tough question to answer. I don't suppose I really have a favorite but Meteor Shower certainly weighs in the heaviest in terms of significance. It says a lot via few words about my reason for living, what I choose to cling to. A lot of my lyrics are based around metaphors, puns or double-meanings, but Meteor Shower doesn't radiate a lot of flowery language. It's simple, but it's pretty loud and clear.
4) Does "Meteor Shower" give you many opportunities when touring to talk about God and your faith? It certainly does. A lot people ask what it's about, what inspired it, etc. I'm a bit shy and it's never been my mission to become a fire-and-brimstone preacher, but that song was God's way of giving me open doors to talk about my faith and ultimately, how wondrous He is.
4) When does your new music hit the stores?! I've been quite the busy worker bee in studio all summer and am about half done writing a new record. No release date has been set as of yet but I couldn't be more excited to finish it up and release it out into the world!
