His first project was Beat!Beat!Beat!, an indie teenage band where he was the drummer. Years later the band separated and he became a soloist.
He then released his acclaimed debut EP 'Elliot' in 2013. The lead single 'Elliot' was named as Pitchfork's 'Best New Track'. Roosevelt then released the double-A side 'Night Moves/Hold On' in 2015 on Greco-Roman which continued a warm synth-pop, Balearic-influenced sound.
In April 2016, he announced his self-titled debut album, set for release on August 19, 2016 on Greco-Roman/City Slang, with the video for tracks "Colours" and "Moving On".
He has remixed the likes of Glass Animals, Jax Jones, Truls, Sundara Karma, Luka Vasta and Kakkmaddafakka, and on tour has supported Hot Chip, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Crystal Fighters.
In June 2018, he announced a second album 'Young Romance', it was released on September 28, 2018. The first single from this album 'Under The Sun' was released on June 27, 2018.
In March 2019, he released 'Falling Back' and a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere" on W Records. The next year, 'Everywhere' was featured in We Bare Bears: The Movie.
On 10 June 2020, Roosevelt released the single Sign, which was the first original material since his sophomore album Young Romance. Roosevelt went on to release another four singles (Echoes, Feels Right, Strangers & Lovers) before his third studio album, 'Polydans', which was released on 26 February 2021.
In July 2023, he announced a fourth album, 'Embrace', scheduled to be released on 22 September 2023. Four singles were released beforehand; Ordinary Love, Luna, Paralyzed, Rising.
FEVER
Roosevelt Lyrics
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No, nothing's gonna wake me now
Far away from what we are
Hold me up into the lights
Get back to where we started out
Fire away up in the sky
Bring back the Fever again
Bring back the Fever again
Don't lose the Fever again
Fading back into the night
No, nothing's gonna hold us down
Leaving all the rest behind
Hold me up into the lights
Get back to where we used to like
We are lost inside our minds
Bring back the Fever again
And don't lose the Fever again
Bring back the Fever again
Don't lose the Fever again
Bring back the Fever again
And don't lose the Fever again
Bring back the Fever again
Don't lose the Fever again
In Roosevelt's "Fever," the singer yearningly laments the loss of the intense passion and excitement that once characterized his romance. The song is essentially about rediscovering that spark and making the most of it before they lose it again. The opening lines, "fading back into the night, no, nothing's gonna wake me now," suggest a deeper, introspective state of mind where the singer is lost in his thoughts and emotions. He recognizes that they are far from what they used to be and want to rekindle that connection with his partner.
As the song progresses, the singer feels that they have left everything behind and are lost inside their minds. He urges his partner to join him and bring back the fever and excitement of their relationship. In the chorus, they repeat the phrase, "bring back the fever again, and don't lose the fever again," which serves as a reminder to hold onto the passionate feelings that once existed between them.
Overall, "Fever" is a heartfelt plea to keep the flame of love burning brightly and not lose it again. It's a universal song about the ups and downs of relationships, but the singer's yearning, hopeful tone helps to make it a particularly powerful and relatable track.
Line by Line Meaning
Fading back into the night
Moving away from reality or the present moment, possibly into a state of dreaming or imagination.
No, nothing's gonna wake me now
Feeling completely absorbed in this dreamlike state and unreceptive to outside stimulus or interruption.
Far away from what we are
Being distanced from one's true identity or nature, perhaps by an escapist tendency or desire for change.
Hold me up into the lights
Desiring to be seen or appreciated in a powerful or glamorous context, or perhaps seeking a sense of transcendence.
Get back to where we started out
Desiring to re-experience a past state of being or a simpler time, perhaps for nostalgic or creative reasons.
Fire away up in the sky
Expressing a desire to be free or unhindered, or perhaps an urge to achieve something great or awe-inspiring.
Bring back the Fever again
Expressing a desire to rekindle a sense of excitement or passion that may have faded away over time.
And don't lose the Fever again
Urging oneself or others to hold onto this feeling or mindset, and not let it slip away once more.
No, nothing's gonna hold us down
Feeling unencumbered or liberated, and not allowing oneself to be limited by external circumstances or barriers.
Leaving all the rest behind
Letting go of extraneous concerns, or perhaps breaking away from previous social or emotional ties.
We are lost inside our minds
Being deeply absorbed in one's own thoughts or fantasies, perhaps to the point of feeling disoriented or unmoored in reality.
Don't lose the Fever again
Reiterating the importance of retaining this sense of passion or excitement, and not allowing it to slip away once more.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Marius Lauber
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