We like the idea of being a little divisive without making it into some kind of philosophical musical approach, and maybe we can convert some people to our view of the world. — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
We thought of ourselves as musical terrorists at shows - were weren't biting heads off bats, but we wanted to annoy and confront people. — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
The main reason we didn't break up is because we weren't really a college band. We were just, two dudes who were messing around with music. We never played off-campus except for once or twice. We never had any ambitions to make it as a band after college, or anything like that. So that probably worked in our favor. We… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share
We like the idea of being a little divisive without making it into some kind of philosophical musical approach, and maybe we can convert… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
Usually when I write lyrics I try to read a lot and listen to a lot of other stuff. Some of my favourite lyricists are like Lou Reed, kind of the classics - Bob Dylan and stuff like that. — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share
I think that love is just as important and prevalent and real as it ever was. — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
I'm proud of the lyrics because I take a lot of care in writing them. I try to make it so people will want… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
I love movies and I think that we wouldn't ever stop making videos just because people aren't watching them. I think that's just kinda… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
I don't think it's necessary to worry too much about being authentic. I think a picture taken on an iPhone and then filtered through… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
When we were doing noisier shows, they were fun, but we were trying to be really obnoxious and it wasn't like we were trying… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
I think that especially in the U.S. there's this kind of sensationalizing of news - and making it almost like CNN and stuff are… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
In general, the musicians we met that made the most sense just said to do what feels right and try not worry about what… — Andrew VanWyngarden Copy Share Image
