I saw a high school production of Little Shop of Horrors as a junior high student. I just knew instantly it was something I wanted to pursue. Some part of me knew that I'd found my people.
I started writing short stories as a freshman and thought I'd be a novelist. As my guitar skills developed, I was able to compose some really bad songs and eventually combine both skills.
You know, I'm not entirely sure. I've never really approached writing with any specific theme or idea in mind. I guess I've always just let the song or story write itself through me.
The way a person can connect with the music! It's my favorite thing about music in general. It can speak to you, through you, and connect you to others like nothing else.