I wrote “Your own prisoner” in the aftermath of a fight with my dad. That argument made me realize a few things about life in general, and those discoveries became the fuel for this song.

While the inspiration was personal, I wanted to translate my emotions into a universal experience so that anyone who listens can find their own story within mine.

The song focused on a cycle I discovered: You think → You act → You feel. We do this every single day, over and over again. It creates a circle that we eventually find ourselves trapped in.

I wrote “Foolish but real” with all the passion I felt for my girlfriend. It's a Valentine's Day gift for my first true love.

Working on this song also reminded me that love can sometimes seem foolish, but everything you feel and have in a relationship is real. That's why the song is called “Foolish but real.”

I hope you'll find someone special too, because everyone deserves to feel on cloud nine.