Mutt made the difference. He took these songs, my attitude, my creativity, and colored them in a way that is unique. You should allow it to unfold as naturally as possible. Just go with the flow. When you're really desperate, you say a few prayers and hope for the best.
Writing is very much a playground - an artistic playground.
It's the most fun thing I do. I don't want that stuff to influence what I'm doing. Because I think it stifles you creatively. I don't want to have to care too much about that. All I care about is what the fans think.