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...".
The Monster
Roomie Lyrics
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Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
I wanted the fame, but not the cover of Newsweek
Oh, well, guess beggars can't be choosey
Wanted to receive attention for my music
For wanting my cake and eat it too, and wanting it both ways
Fame made me a balloon 'cause my ego inflated
When I blew; see, but it was confusing
'Cause all I wanted to do is be the Bruce Lee of loose leaf
Abused ink, used it as a tool when I blew steam (wooh!)
Hit the lottery, oh wee
But with what I gave up to get it was bittersweet
It was like winning a used mink
Ironic 'cause I think I'm getting so huge I need a shrink
I'm beginning to lose sleep: one sheep, two sheep
Going cuckoo and cooky as Kool Keith
But I'm actually weirder than you think
'Cause I'm
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
Well, that's nothing
Well, that's nothing
Now, I ain't much of a poet but I know somebody once told me
To seize the moment and don't squander it
'Cause you never know when it all could be over tomorrow
So I keep conjuring, sometimes I wonder where these thoughts spawn from
(Yeah, pondering'll do you wonders.
No wonder you're losing your mind the way it wanders.)
Yoda-loda-le-hee-hoo
I think it went wandering off down yonder
And stumbled on 'ta Jeff VanVonderen
'Cause I need an interventionist
To intervene between me and this monster
And save me from myself and all this conflict
'Cause the very thing that I love's killing me and I can't conquer it
My OCD's conking me in the head
Keep knocking, nobody's home, I'm sleepwalking
I'm just relaying what the voice in my head's saying
Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just friends with the
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
Well, that's nothing
Well, that's nothing
Call me crazy but I have this vision
One day that I'd walk amongst you a regular civilian
But until then drums get killed and I'm coming straight at
MC's, blood get spilled and I'll
Take you back to the days that I'd get on a Dre track
Give every kid who got played that
Pumped up feeling and shit to say back
To the kids who played him
I ain't here to save the fucking children
But if one kid out of a hundred million
Who are going through a struggle feels it and then relates that's great
It's payback, Russell Wilson falling way back
In the draft, turn nothing into something, still can make that
Straw into gold chump, I will spin Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack
Maybe I need a straightjacket, face facts
I am nuts for real, but I'm okay with that
It's nothing, I'm still friends with the
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
Get along with the voices inside of my head
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
Well, that's nothing
Well, that's nothing
The lyrics in Roomie's song "The Monster" describes the inner turmoil of the artist as he battles fame, ego, and mental illness. The opening lines "I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed, Get along with the voices inside of my head" reveal the artist's acknowledgement of his own psychological demons, which he has learned to accept as part of who he is. The artist then goes on to describe his own journey towards fame, how he desired attention for his music but also wanted privacy and the freedom to be left alone in public. This desire for fame and attention propelled his ego to inflate, and as a result, he began to lose himself in his own success.
The artist then describes the mental health issues he faces, which include OCD and sleepwalking. Despite being aware of the problem, he is unable to control the voices in his head and the monster under his bed, and he is internally conflicted between wanting to be healthy and wanting to continue his music career. In the final lines of the song, the artist expresses his desire to use his music to help others who might be going through similar struggles, highlighting the power of music to heal and connect people.
Overall, "The Monster" explores the complexities of mental health and the trappings of fame through the lens of an artist's experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
I embrace my inner demons and fears
Get along with the voices inside of my head
I accept and understand my own thoughts and feelings
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
Don't worry about me, I'm in control
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
People may judge me or think I'm insane, but that's okay
Wanted to receive attention for my music
I desired recognition for my passion
Wanted to be left alone in public. Excuse me
I wanted both fame and privacy
Fame made me a balloon 'cause my ego inflated
Success caused me to become arrogant and egotistical
But with what I gave up to get it was bittersweet
My achievements came at a cost and sometimes it's not worth it
I'm beginning to lose sleep: one sheep, two sheep
My thoughts are keeping me awake at night
Going cuckoo and cooky as Kool Keith
I feel like losing my mind and acting erratically
To seize the moment and don't squander it
I try to make the most out of every opportunity
But until then drums get killed and I'm coming straight at
I am determined to succeed and take down anyone in my way
The very thing that I love's killing me and I can't conquer it
My passion is destroying me, and I can't overcome it on my own
Maybe I need a straightjacket, face facts
I might need professional help, but I accept that
I'm friends with the monster that's under my bed
I still accept my fears and inner demons
Get along with the voices inside of my head
I continue to understand and accept my own thoughts and feelings
You're trying to save me, stop holding your breath
People who care about me don't need to worry, I'm okay
And you think I'm crazy, yeah, you think I'm crazy
Others may judge me or think I'm crazy, but I accept that
Well, that's nothing
Ultimately, it doesn't matter what others think
Well, that's nothing
It's okay to be different and embrace your individuality
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RoomieOfficial
New video! My friends & I cover "The Monster" by Eminem & Rihanna! The Monster - Eminem feat. Rihanna (Random Cover) - Roomie & Friends Thanks for sharing! :D
@carolineconnor6267
I love at the end how you held the thats not fair part that long! Teach me the ways on how you sing so excellent. O_O I am serious.
@enjoi314
do let her go by passenger
@RainbowGummyBears100
So amazing. You guys always do great work on these covers, and it always looks amazing. Keep up the good work, 'kay? ^.^
@anton-id3xo
Bra Roomie!!!, vem redigerar alla era Videos?
@MegaMedia5
What are you doing to that sheep at 1:59 ??
@sklolaa
I wish they would bring back at least one song collaboration again. 😊
@hornitako7006
Me too by far the best songs on this channel is the roomie and friends songs
@director982
Same
@misschanandlerbong753
YES!!