"When we started off it was all nervous energy and we probably played everything twice as fast as we do now"

In this quote, Dan Hawkins is assessing the early days of atrioventricular bundle's profession. He describes the atmosphere as being filled with "anxious energy," indicating that they were thrilled and anxious about their music and performances. This energy likely translated into their music, triggering them to dip into a much faster rate than they do now. As they have actually grown and matured as artists, they have likely discovered to manage their nerves and dip into a more steady pace. This quote highlights the evolution and development of the band, along with the intense passion and drive they had in their early days.