Joel attended the Ljungskile College of Music, concentrating on jazz drumming in 2007. However, he was still attracted to rock music, and during his college time, he also improved his singing, music production, and instrumental talents beyond drumming.
Berghult started his YouTube channel in 2010. In 2014, he rose to prominence by uploading a series of celebrity singer impressions. The first of which was titled "One Guy, 14 Voices" which became the first of Berghult's many viral videos. The next year Berghult released a follow up "One Guy, 15 Voices" in August 2015. He was subsequently invited to perform on Nyhetsmorgon in September 2015, followed by Good Morning America that October. The most recent of the series, released in 2017 is "One Guy, 43 Voices (with music)" which has over 96 million views and is Berghult's most viewed video as of December 2022.
In 2014, Berghult began to release music with fellow Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie (who is also a Gothenburg native). The single "His Name is Pewdiepie" was released in 2014 and was made using samples of PewDiePie's voice; later that year, "Fabulous" was released, followed by "Brofist" in 2016. In 2019, Berghult again teamed up with PewDiePie and longtime collaborator Boyinaband on the song "Congratulations". The song peaked at number one on the US Comedy Digital Track Sales published by Billboard and has over 200 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
In December 2019, Berghult uploaded daily videos as part of a series called "Daily December". In response to positive feedback, he continued releasing daily videos. He grew discontent with the daily upload schedule, and announced a hiatus from YouTube on 11 June 2020, which lasted until 22 July. On 20 July 2020, while still on break, Berghult released an album single "Livin' For That" on Spotify under the name "Lil Pitchy". The album consists of the song "Livin' For That", plus its instrumental and a cappella versions. On 31 May 2021, Berghult announced another hiatus from YouTube. He cited fatigue from uploading daily videos, and wanting to shift focus to larger-scale projects. He ended that hiatus on 28 September, with the video "We Bought 100 Microphones To Do This...".
Demons
Roomie Lyrics
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And the cards all fold
And the saints we see
Are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all
I wanna hide the truth
I wanna shelter you
But with the beast inside
There's nowhere we can hide
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
At the curtain's call
It's the last of all
When the lights fade out
All the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave
And the masquerade
Will come calling out
At the mess you made
Don't wanna let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
They say it's what you make
I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul
I need to let you go
Your eyes, they shine so bright
I wanna save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how
When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
The Roomie & Friends song "Demons" is an introspective ballad about the things that haunt a person and their desire to protect their loved ones from those same demons. The first stanza sets the scene of a cold, dark place where nothing is as it seems. The saints, who should be pure, are made of gold, a sign that even the good can be corrupted. The person of focus has lost everything they once held dear, and the ones they once admired have now become their worst enemy.
They want to hide the truth about themselves, to keep their dark side hidden from the world and shelter their loved ones from it all. But the beast inside cannot be tamed, and there is nowhere to hide from it. The chorus repeats the idea that despite our efforts to be better, we are all made of greed in one way or another. The singer proclaims that this is their kingdom come, a sign that they are trying to take control of their inner demons, rather than let them control their life.
As the song continues, the second verse introduces the idea of the curtain call, the end of someone's life. As the lights go out, the sinners crawl, a sign that even those who thought they were better can fall from grace. The mess that the person has made of their life is finally catching up with them. They don't want to let their loved ones down, but they are hell-bent on self-destruction.
The bridge moves towards a conversation between two people, one who is lost in their darkness, and the other desperately trying to save them. The singer recognizes that they have something to live for in the eyes of their loved ones. The final repetition of the chorus brings the focus back to the demons inside, insisting that they cannot be too close as there is only darkness where they reside.
Line by Line Meaning
When the days are cold
When everything seems to be going wrong and life feels empty and lonely.
And the cards all fold
When nothing seems to be working out and all our plans and efforts have failed.
And the saints we see
The people we admire and respect for their goodness and virtue.
Are all made of gold
But they are not as pure and perfect as we think they are; they too have their flaws and weaknesses.
When your dreams all fail
When our hopes and aspirations are shattered and we feel like giving up.
And the ones we hail
The people we look up to and idolize for their achievements and success.
Are the worst of all
But they may not be as good and admirable as we think they are; they may have hidden flaws and secrets.
And the blood's run stale
When our passion and inspiration have dried up, leaving us feeling dull and lifeless.
I wanna hide the truth
I want to keep my innermost feelings and thoughts from others, especially those I care about.
I wanna shelter you
I want to protect you from the harsh realities of life and shield you from pain and sorrow.
But with the beast inside
But I know there is a dark side to me that I cannot control and that may harm you.
There's nowhere we can hide
There is no escape from the consequences of our actions and the results of our choices.
No matter what we breed
No matter what kind of people we create or nurture, we all have a tendency towards selfishness and desire for power and control.
We still are made of greed
We are all driven by our own needs and wants, and often put them before others' needs and wants.
This is my kingdom come
This is the result of my actions and decisions, and I have to face the consequences.
When you feel my heat
When you sense my emotions and passions, which can be intense and overwhelming.
Look into my eyes
Try to understand me and see beyond the surface of things.
It's where my demons hide
It's where my deepest fears, doubts, and flaws are kept hidden, even from myself.
Don't get too close
Don't come too close or you might get hurt or see things you don't want to see.
It's dark inside
The hidden parts of myself are often painful, scary, or shameful, and I don't want to expose them to others.
At the curtain's call
At the end of our lives or at the end of a significant phase or event, when everything is revealed.
It's the last of all
It's the final chance to make things right, to leave a good legacy or to face judgment.
When the lights fade out
When everything comes to an end and we are left with nothing but darkness and silence.
All the sinners crawl
All the people who have done wrong or made mistakes are humbled and repentant.
So they dug your grave
The consequences of your actions have caught up with you and you have to face the punishment.
And the masquerade
The facade and deception you have been living with are now exposed for what they are.
Will come calling out
You will be held accountable for what you have done and who you have been.
Don't wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint you or fail you in any way.
But I am hell bound
But I know I am headed for disaster or punishment, no matter what I do.
Though this is all for you
Even though everything I am doing is meant to help you or protect you.
Don't wanna hide the truth
I don't want to keep secrets or lie to you, even if the truth is painful or hard to accept.
They say it's what you make
They say you are in control of your life and your destiny.
I say it's up to fate
I believe that some things are beyond our control and are determined by fate, luck, or circumstances.
It's woven in my soul
It's a part of me that can't be changed or erased, no matter what happens.
I need to let you go
I need to move on and accept that I can't have what I want or what I think is best for me.
Your eyes, they shine so bright
Your presence and your joy give me hope and make me feel alive.
I wanna save that light
I want to protect and cherish your beauty and your vitality, even if it means sacrificing my own.
I can't escape this now
I have to face the reality of my situation and my limitations, no matter how difficult or painful it may be.
Unless you show me how
Unless you guide me or help me through this, I don't know how to proceed or survive.
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RoomieOfficial
Happy new year to all of you awesome people! :D
Turneriluz
MAN you guys are all so GOOD!! happy 2014!!
CalcNerd
Happy new year Roomie! Keep up the amazing work in 2014!
dratinimew
happy new year Roomie!
anton
Gott nytt år Roomie!!
Madison Schollmeyer
Happy new year!!
Sarah Kosterlitz
Here in 2020
1. omg Roomie's hair o.o
2. Jonas needs to sing more!!!!!
Chuuun Lee
Ikr his voice is so beautiful 😍
BP
Roomies voice sounds so different in the second verse
quack girl
below theres a comment talking about how jonas should sing more then below that a comment about joels hair, i have a screenshot for proof 😖😂