[9] He expressed that creating this new music is both scary and freeing,[10] and that his life experiences, being a father, and going through a divorce helped him shape the album.

[12] Billboard's Jason Lipshutz, wrote that the record is "full of unvarnished thoughts and sonic experiments", with a shimmery pop sound that draws influence from genres like garage rock, alt-pop and 90s country, with lyrics about journaling through the uncertainties of life and finding gratitude amongst loss.

[9] Prior to the album release, Jonas partnered with Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda to create a personalized clothing collection.

I feel incredibly fortunate to travel the world and connect with people through my music, as well as having had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented musicians, songwriters, and producers on this project.

Following the release of the teases, the lyrics "even baddies get saddies", taken from the song "Work It Out",[16] sparkled discussion amongst the media on the possible references to Jonas and Sophie Turner's divorce.

[20] He further explained that this single helped him find a "sense of belonging and security", which made the production time a lot quicker, with the song coming together in approximately one hour.

[22] During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Jonas explained that much of the album is "speaking in third person" or talking with a "fictional version" of himself or someone in his life, and that being able to have those other voices made it really special.

[27] The record's release date was subsequently postponed by Jonas, as he felt he wanted to "add some final touches" to the project.

[30] The song, produced by Jason Evigan and Kane Ritchotte, was called by People an "energetic personal anthem" due to its production and lyrical content.

[31] On the single's artwork cover, Jonas sports jeans, a denim jacket, with a red shirt underneath, and the background features a blue sky and two flowers out of focus and up close in the foreground.

[42] On January 7, 2025, it was announced that Jonas, along with other artists, were to perform at Universal Orlando Resort for the 30 years of Mardi Gras celebration.