You’ve been practicing music since you were young. Why did you end up becoming a songwriter? Why not a singer?
Actually I just wanted to be an artist. I formed a band with my friends when I was in university and sent the demo to Grammy, but we were rejected. After that we split, I am the only one who continued to do music. I had no idea how life was going to be as a songwriter, until I decided to join a songwriting competition hosted by Thai Appreciation Foundation and won the first prize. It allowed me to think that this job really exists. A job which allows me to play music wherever and whenever I like.

All of your songs become hits, but no one knows your name, how do you feel about that?
I don’t care if people know that I was the one who composed the song or not; I actually have someone specific in mind when I create a song. After I won that prize, I quit university. I was in my 4th year and my parents were so disappointed with me. I kept sending my songs to RS, Grammy and Bakery Music and eventually got accepted by Grammy. When the first song I wrote was released, I showed my parents. I wanted to show them that I can make a living with a job I love and that it wasn’t the wrong decision to quit studying.

Is that part of the reason why you came up with this concert?
No, actually. It’s like if I was a painter, after working on a series of paintings, they should be exhibited. I can’t hang my lyrics in a gallery, so I came up with a concert to showcase the songs I’ve written.

What do you think is the factor that makes your songs become hits?
I’ve been thinking about this a lot. I’m happy that my songs hit the charts, but sometimes I listen to other songs and I like them more. I feel like so many other songs should have reached a higher position than mine. But when my song hits the top of the charts, I think it must me because I’m lucky. Someone once said, “God is always standing by our side.” I think this might be true.

You’re not the one who sings your songs, is there ever any problem with the singer’s interpretation?
Yes, sometimes. Every time a situation like this happens, I throw the song away and compose a new one. I write each song based on my own experiences, so I need to discuss the meaning behind them so the band understands the mood and tone I’m going for. So if the way they sing doesn’t match what we’ve talked about, I’ll write a new one. There are also cases where the band comes asking me to write their story and I just can’t do it, unless I believe in what they’re trying to convey.

Are you bored composing only love songs?
At this point I’d say no. Well, everyone else directs me this way. I’m never asked to write about democracy or the rainy season, everyone just wants love songs. So I’ve got no time to think about other issues. Apart from a love story, I’d like to compose a story about prostitutes, I’m fascinated with what’s on their mind. And I’d want Burin Boonvisut [Groove Rider’s front man] to sing it.