In the lyrics, the singer-songwriter laments watching someone dear to him buckle under the weight of their responsibilities.

Anything you want your life to mean/It can mean, he assures them.

The words certainly ring true for the artist.

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WhenEW spoke to him about the new album,Ouroboros, he said he doesnt force his music.

I kind of equate it to the Peter Pan experience, he said of his process.

I dont force anything.

I just let things happen.

It was just such a generous, kind, creative, playful atmosphere.

Ouroborosis expected to drop in early 2016.