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...".
Wake Me Up
Roomie Lyrics
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Guided by a beating heart
I can't tell where the journey will end
But I know where it starts
You tell me I'm to young to understand
You say I'm chaught up in a dream
Well life will pass me by if
I don't open up my eyes
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself and I
Didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself and I
Didn't know I was lost
I tried carying the wheight of the world
But I only have two hands
Hope I get the chance to travel the world
But I don't have any plans
Whish that I could stay forever this young
Not afraid to close my eyes
Life's a game that's made for everyone
And love is a surprise
So wake me up when it's all over
when I'm whiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself and I
Didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself and I
Didn't know I was lost
So wake me up when it's all over
When I'm wiser and I'm older
All this time I was finding myself and I
Didn't know I was lost
Didn't know I was lost
I didn't know I was lost
Didn't know I was lost
I didn't know, didn't know I was lost
"Wake Me Up" by Roomie is a song about finding oneself and enjoying the journey of life, rather than always worrying about the destination. The lyrics describe feeling lost in the darkness and being guided by a beating heart, suggesting an emotional journey. The singer talks about being told they are too young to understand, but they do not mind remaining childlike and lighthearted. They express a desire to travel the world and enjoy life's surprises, rather than being bogged down by the weight of the world. The repetition of the phrase "Wake me up when it's all over, when I'm wiser and I'm older" suggests a desire to remain in a state of youthful innocence but indicates an understanding that growth and change are inevitable.
The song has a generally upbeat and lighthearted tone, with its message of enjoying life and not growing up too fast. The repetition of certain phrases creates a kind of mantra, encouraging the listener to let go of anxieties and embrace the present. The song's use of vivid imagery, such as "feeling my way through the darkness" and "carrying the weight of the world," adds to its emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling my way through the darkness
Navigating life blindly without a clear direction
Guided by a beating heart
Dependent on instincts to move forward
I can't tell where the journey will end
Uncertainty regarding future outcomes
But I know where it starts
Awareness of one's starting point in life
You tell me I'm to young to understand
Being dismissed or belittled due to age and inexperience
You say I'm chaught up in a dream
Being accused of being unrealistic or impractical
Well life will pass me by if
Implication that time waits for no one
I don't open up my eyes
Encouragement to be more aware and alert
But that's fine by me
Indifference to the warning
So wake me up when it's all over
Desire to fast forward through life's challenges and obstacles
When I'm wiser and I'm older
Hope to gain knowledge and maturity with time
All this time I was finding myself and I
Realization of self-discovery and personal growth
Didn't know I was lost
Lack of awareness of being unsure or confused about one's identity or purpose
I tried carying the wheight of the world
Pressure to handle life's problems and challenges alone
But I only have two hands
Acknowledgement of personal limitations
Hope I get the chance to travel the world
Aspiration to explore and experience different cultures
But I don't have any plans
Lack of certainty or direction for the future
Whish that I could stay forever this young
Desire to remain youthful and carefree
Not afraid to close my eyes
Unconcerned about potential dangers or setbacks
Life's a game that's made for everyone
Acknowledgement that everyone has to navigate life's uncertainties
And love is a surprise
Belief that love is unpredictable
Didn't know I was lost
Reiteration of previous theme of self-discovery
I didn't know I was lost
Further emphasis on being unaware of confusion or uncertainty
Didn't know I was lost
Final repetition of previous themes
I didn't know, didn't know I was lost
Closing line emphasizing lack of awareness and desire for guidance
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RoomieOfficial
Thanks so much guys! It will be, it's processing! Looking forward to when we release the new secret project :D
RoomieOfficial
Thanks man! Jonas & Martin did the editing! Real nice work :)
Element Animation
You guys work so well together! Is this available to download?
Quinten Kruydt
idk
constiget
I guess on only itunes
RoomieOfficial
Thanks so much man! :D Looking forward to working with you soon! :D
Kim Kai
RoomieOfficial YouTube's glitch lol! 😂
FeverFoom
@Kim Kai yea
The Living Tombstone
Sexy sexy slick cover! great job ya'll! lovely editing and lovely everything! <3
Butterkopps 🇵🇭
no way 😳
u were here b4?