Helium (Baby I trust you with a gun)
Photo by Julie Iseman at Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City, MO
Not sure if it's part of being an artist or just not having enough iron in my diet, but lack of sleep is a prevalent theme in my life. Some of my most creative times have been while struggling with sleep depravation or insomnia; but I would choose sleep over creativity any day (or should I say night).
It was when I was dating my wife that I began to see more restful nights. Even when we were dating long distance (which didn't last long), I found she brought great peace to my life. I wrote this song for her on February 14, 2006 and recorded it in my parents attic. Helium came together faster than any other song I have ever written. It's one of my favorites and I know it's because of the woman that inspired it.
Happy Valentine's day Ali. I still trust you with a gun.