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He now says his focus is on crafting music that is honest and uncomplicated.<\/p>\n<p>Lucas explained:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI spent so many years feeling like I had to prove something, to the industry, to audiences and to myself. At some point I just got tired of that. I want to make music that is honest and simple and feels good to listen to. The simplicity of Joyride is very intentional. It\u2019s not trying to be anything it\u2019s not, and neither am I anymore.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He added:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cJoyride means freedom. It\u2019s about letting yourself fall in love, not the forever kind, but the right now kind. Allowing yourself to take the plunge, live in the moment, and stop overthinking long enough to actually feel something.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Collaboration in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copenhagen\">Copenhagen<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The track was born during Lucas\u2019s first international songwriting trip, to Copenhagen, Denmark. Despite arriving with imposter syndrome, he found a welcoming atmosphere among local collaborators.<\/p>\n<p>Working with <strong>Theresa Rex<\/strong>, <strong>Nikolai Pellegrini<\/strong>, and <strong>TMI Tammi<\/strong>, the group wrote, recorded, and produced \u201cJoyride\u201d in less than half a day. Lucas said the rapid process confirmed his place in that creative space.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhen the song came together so naturally and so quickly, I just felt this quiet sense of relief,\u201d he recalled. \u201cLike, okay, I belong here. 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