It takes guts to lay your heart bare after years of silence. Lucas Player does exactly that with “More Than You”, a song that feels like reading a diary left out in the rain—raw, vulnerable, and achingly intimate. With its lofi-leaning alternative rock and cinematic downtempo-ish energy, this piece is a statement.
Emerging from years of quiet introspection, Lucas’ songwriting draws from a lifetime of classical training, yet trades grandeur for restraint. The drums drive the song with a quiet urgency, while his wet, slightly distant vocals create an aura of someone shouting into a void—a perfect echo of the vulnerability woven into the lyrics. It’s trip-hop at heart, with hints of Joji’s moodiness and the gritty introspection of The Strokes. You can feel the years he spent holding back poured into every second, making the track a tight yet heartfelt listen.
The song’s strength lies in its ability to balance contrast. While its production feels polished in its lofi sensibility, the emotions are raw and immediate. There’s an unshakable somberness here, a sense that Lucas is untangling the weight of his past as a former composition student and teen artist known as Kibishi. The confessional tone doesn’t just take us into his world—it keeps them rooted there, questioning their own long-held silences.
About Lucas Player:
Lucas Player is a multi-instrumentalist with a knack for turning his classical roots into modern, alternative soundscapes. Influenced by a large range of ideas and styles, he manifests himself with a sound that’s both understated and deeply emotional. Coming back into the spotlight, “More Than You” feels like a reintroduction, like a strong first impression hard to forget.
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