We’re looking forward to introducing you to lucas Roy. Check out our conversation below.
Hi lucas, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
A few weeks ago I visited my uncle to help him move some stuff out of his garage. My uncle is 72, and like any man over the age of 55 with a garage, he had a ton of stuff in there that he didn’t use.
As I was helping him move, there were two red bikes stashed in the corner. He said he was going to throw them out. Then he added ” you can have them if you want. They’ve only been used twice. If you blow up the tires, clean them up, and greese the gears, they’ll run like they’re brand new.”
My bike had gotten stolen off my front porch a few years back. I had been talking about getting one but never got around to it.
So I threw the bikes in my truck and went home to clean them up.
I pressure-washed them down, left them to dry in the sun, then proceeded to grease the wheels, spokes, gears, and chains. I blew up the ties. The bike went from looking sad to looking ride-ready.
So I hopped on. I had forgotten how nice it was to ride a bike – to feel the gears shift beneath my feet, and the wind blowing in my hair. But also, the feeling of restoring something. It wasn’t major, it was a such a simple restoration – yet it gave me true joy to see those bikes rolling again.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Lucas Roy. I’m a songwriter from Portland, ME. Aside from writing music, I also run an HVAC company and a podcast studio. I’ve been in the music industry for 10 years and now, I write songs primarily for my own enjoyment. My songs are about the everyday simplicities that I used to often overlook.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was an 90’s country artist and I didn’t even know it. I learned how to sing listening to 90’s country in the car with my mom and dad. I knew every word – and I still do – to most songs. In my mind, I was a country star.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
3 years ago I almost gave up on music. I was in the middle of financial troubles, legal troubles, and some extreme personal battles. I had been playing music for 10 years professionally. It was my only source of income. And I constantly woke up wondering if it was all worth it – the financial swings, the lulls in the industry, and also the intense emotional and personal battle that comes with being a musician.
The only thing that saved me was one night I sat down and started playing the guitar. I wrote my song “Courage of My Youth” which is about needing the naive courage that we have when we’re young and fearless. I can say that “Courage of my Youth” Effectively saved my music career and changed my mindset/idea behind what it means to be a musician.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
My dad. He has all the traits that you need to help yourself and other people. He cares enough to help other people when they’re in need, but also understands how to not be taken advantage of. It’s very hard to draw a line in the sand between sympathy, empathy, and also self-care.
A lot of people sacrifice their own happiness for others but few understand how to stay happy while still being able to help others.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
yes. I don’t believe in doing things half-way. Hell, as an artist I KNOW we do things all the time without being praised for it – espeically in the modern music industry where 30,000+ songs are uploaded to Spotify daily and most of them never get over 100 plays.
I actually think that’s where most artists fail and where I almsot failed – seeking external validation for our accomplishments. Fundamentally, this understanding changed the way i created and look at art. Art is something I do now for sake of doing it – and not for external validation.
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