Denton County Living Well Magazine Summer 2015 | Page 10

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“Deep down it’s a wish to fall in love––and I don’t mind putting that
wish out there,” he says. “It’s about love from a man’s point of view.
When you are loved by a woman, it stays with you forever. It’s a beautiful, almost electric feeling. I love songs that feel that way. A song, if
it’s good, should feel like a recharging of a battery, you know?”

THE PERSONAL TIME

And while the launching of a solo career certainly does not leave much
time for the re-charge of one’s batteries, 45-year-old Bush says he is
cognizant of always making sure to take time out for himself.
“I have always had a fascination with water,” says Bush, who enjoys doing yoga and has just begun taking on surfing. “Just being near water
calms my body. So does anything home deep in the mountains. Whether
I am on a beach in Florida or on a rock in Sedona, I’m good. But different people recharge in different ways, and I would be lying if I didn’t admit that sometimes, I wouldn’t mind going on vacation and do nothing. I’m
that guy too. Sometimes, sitting still is the most restorative thing ever.”
While out on the road on tour, Bush says that he also stays very conscious
of how he treats his body. “Anyone who travels for a living knows it can
be a challenge,” he says. “I try to drink as much water as I can, and I try
to sleep. Sleep deprivation because you are going to bed at 2 a.m. and
getting up at 6 a.m. causes me to get sick. And in terms of food, I try to
eat things I understand. I try not to eat anything too complicated. Once or
twice a week I eat a fancy meal, but I’m definitely not the explorer type
ordering the weirdest thing on the menu. I also didn’t drink for a long
time, but I just started drinking a glass of wine every now and then.”
And so far, his healthy strategies are working.
“I can out dance all the people in my band,” says Bush. “I mean, there is a
22-year-old in my band that can’t do a deep knee bend! I mean, c’mon!”

HIS FAMILY––AND HIS FUTURE

“It’s not like we are putting the band back together right this second,” answers Bush
straightforwardly when asked if Sugarland will ever get back together.
Because for now, Bush says he is quite content with the life that lies
in front of him. And the kids––how are they feeling?
Well, they seem to love watching their daddy reach his dreams.
“This time around, rather than step away from them and trying to separate their world from
mine, I decided to go the other way,” Bush says. “I mean, these days they are doing their homework on the floor of the studio and learning of the intricacies of my record contract at dinner
time. I am integrating them a lot more than I did during Sugarland. They are emotionally invested in my career a bit more and they realize when I have to sacrifice something of theirs.”

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DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | SUMMER 2015