People have asked me whether I had someone specifically in mind when I wrote 'This Life.' The answer is no. The song was inspired by all the soldiers who are currently overseas putting their lives on the line every day. Though I can only imagine what life is like for all those serving in Iraq, in 'This Life,' I have attempted to capture, not only what a soldier might be feeling, but also what that soldier's family might be feeling, on those days when the fear and loneliness creep in.

Out of the Box (2004)