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.
Heart
Roosevelt Lyrics
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To feel you
Wandered far and wide
'Cause you are the sun
I need to
Lit the fire inside
And forevermore
You know I'm
Like never before
Gonna show you
There's nothing left to fear
Gonna keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Down by the lake
I saw you
You've been running away
From all that we had
I'd call you
Someone's going astray
And forevermore
You know I'm
Longing to be near
Like never before
Gonna show you
There's nothing left to fear
Gonna keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Gonna keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Memories start fading out
But the night has just begun
How long have I been waiting now
Ain't it right?
Gonna keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Gonna keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
Keep you
Closer to my heart in this time
The song "Heart in 2" by Roosevelt is a love song about finding and wanting to keep the person who makes the singer feel alive. The lyrics describe the singer's journey to find their partner, even if it meant wandering far and wide. The chorus repeats the desire to keep the person close to their heart during this time.
The second verse implies that the person the singer is addressing has been running away or astray. The singer is calling out to them, expressing their longing to be near once again. The lines "memories start fading out, but the night has just begun" suggest that even though time has passed since the two were together, the singer still feels a strong connection and desire for that person.
The choice to repeat the chorus multiple times reinforces the idea that the singer is determined to keep the person close, even if it requires effort and persistence. Overall, "Heart in 2" is a heartfelt love song that talks about the journey of finding love and the desire to keep it strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Been on the run
I have been constantly searching for you
To feel you
To be close to you and feel your love
Wandered far and wide
I have gone to great lengths to find you
'Cause you are the sun
You are the light in my life and the center of my world
I need to
I am compelled to be with you
Lit the fire inside
You have ignited a passion in me
And forevermore You know I'm Longing to be near
I will always yearn to be close to you
Like never before Gonna show you There's nothing left to fear
I want to demonstrate my commitment and reassure you that there is nothing to worry about
Gonna keep you Closer to my heart in this time
I want us to be inseparable and bound together in this moment
Down by the lake I saw you You've been running away From all that we had
I found you by the lake and realized that you had been avoiding our relationship
I'd call you Someone's going astray
I wanted to talk to you and discuss why you were distancing yourself from me
Memories start fading out But the night has just begun
Our past experiences may blur away, but there is still a future to explore
How long have I been waiting now Ain't it right?
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and it feels like fate has brought us together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marius Lauber
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roosevelt
North American / European Live Dates for 2023!
Tickets at iamroosevelt.com
September 21 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
September 22 – Las Vegas, NV – Life is Beautiful Festival
September 23 – Santa Barbara, CA – Soho Theater
September 25 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
September 26 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
September 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
September 29 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst
September 30 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
October 3 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
October 5 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
October 6 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
October 7 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
October 9 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
October 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
October 12 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theater
October 13 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
October 14 – Ft Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
October 16 – El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace
October 17 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
October 19 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
October 20 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
October 21 – Dallas, TX – Studio At The Factory
October 23 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
October 24 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
October 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
October 27 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
October 28 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Annex
October 30 – Nashville, TN - Exit/In
October 31 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
November 2 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
November 3 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
November 4 – Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
November 6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird
November 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
November 9 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel
November 10 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
November 11 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
November 13 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
November 14 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
November 15 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
November 17 – Mexico City, MX – Corona Capital Festival
December 1 – Hamburg, DE - Fabrik
December 2 – Brussels, BE - Botanique Orangerie
December 3 – Utrecht, NL - TivoliVredenburg
December 4 – Paris, FR - Cabaret Sauvage
December 6 – London, UK - Electric Brixton
December 7 – Manchester, UK - New Century
December 9 – Cologne, DE - Live Music Hall
December 10 – Berlin, DE - Kesselhaus
December 12 – Wiesbaden, DE - Schlachthof
December 13 – Barcelona, ES - Sala Apolo
December 14 – Madrid, ES - Lula Club (Jaguar)
December 16 – Istanbul, TR - Zorlu PSM
Jorge Jervis
Go and never stop
Until you're whole
You know I never saw
This way before
‘Cause you were the beginning
Got me like no other
You know you got me spinning
Right from the start
'Cause when your heart wears out
I'll be always where you go
Before into the dark
No giving in
So hold me in your heart
Remembering
‘Cause you were the beginning
Got me like no other
You know you got me spinning
Right from the start
'Cause when your heart wears out
I'll be always where you go
When your heart wears out
I'll be always there when your heart wears out
'Cause when your heart wears out
I'll be always where you go
When your heart wears out
I'll be always there when your heart wears out
Roosevelt
North American / European Live Dates for 2023!
Tickets at iamroosevelt.com
September 21 – Santa Ana, CA – Observatory OC
September 22 – Las Vegas, NV – Life is Beautiful Festival
September 23 – Santa Barbara, CA – Soho Theater
September 25 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
September 26 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
September 28 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
September 29 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst
September 30 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
October 3 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
October 5 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
October 6 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
October 7 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
October 9 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
October 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
October 12 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theater
October 13 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
October 14 – Ft Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
October 16 – El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace
October 17 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
October 19 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
October 20 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
October 21 – Dallas, TX – Studio At The Factory
October 23 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
October 24 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
October 26 – Minneapolis, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
October 27 – Chicago, IL – Vic Theatre
October 28 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Annex
October 30 – Nashville, TN - Exit/In
October 31 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
November 2 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theatre
November 3 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
November 4 – Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
November 6 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird
November 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
November 9 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel
November 10 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
November 11 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
November 13 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
November 14 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
November 15 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
November 17 – Mexico City, MX – Corona Capital Festival
December 1 – Hamburg, DE - Fabrik
December 2 – Brussels, BE - Botanique Orangerie
December 3 – Utrecht, NL - TivoliVredenburg
December 4 – Paris, FR - Cabaret Sauvage
December 6 – London, UK - Electric Brixton
December 7 – Manchester, UK - New Century
December 9 – Cologne, DE - Live Music Hall
December 10 – Berlin, DE - Kesselhaus
December 12 – Wiesbaden, DE - Schlachthof
December 13 – Barcelona, ES - Sala Apolo
December 14 – Madrid, ES - Lula Club (Jaguar)
December 16 – Istanbul, TR - Zorlu PSM
cherry
Roosevelt does not have 1 bad song. Unlike most musicians, Roosevelts flow is consistent and all his songs share equal or slightly greater value... It's crazy how good he is. But this song surpasses all that I just said, because this is by far his best song and the way that it personally makes me feel is unexplainablem
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jamesrfb
This is the first Roosevelt song I heard: four years ago. It’s still my favorite, and he has since become my favorite musician/band. :)
eagletmars
Dear Roosevelt (don't know your actual first name), I want to say thank you for this amazing music. It really creates a good vibe in this often hectic world for me. I think you are a very talented artist. Keep going!!
Anna Roehrig
His first name is Marius
Hole to another Universe
Marius Lauber
Steve Cocktail
That song has that special rhythm that makes me wanna listen to it hundred times in a row... over and over ^^