"As a person, I'm not that hopeful, but somehow the hopeful part of me reveals itself through my songs."

Music, Songs

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"As a person, I'm not that hopeful, but somehow the hopeful part of me reveals itself through my songs."

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"I'm not comfortable singing in front of people yet. That's going to take another 100 performances."

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