"I've been a minister's son, a factory worker, a professional boxer, and a singer. My music has carried me far from home and into the broader world. Mission Temple Fireworks Stand, although not a literal place, is a very tangible place where my current spiritual perspective resides. The songs and characters on this album will hopefully tell you a little bit about the road I've traveled, the people I've met, and some things I've learned along the way. I truly am a lucky man."
    — Paul Thorn