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.
Lucia
Roosevelt Lyrics
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Callin' me up
I remember the sound
Right where we are
When our love got lost
On your side
Take us out tonight
To kill some time
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
She was spinnin' around
Running away
Take me back to the sound
Remember the day
When our love got lost
On your side
Take us out tonight
To kill some time
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
And all these memories won't fade away tonight
And if you wanna be my remedy, decide
And all these memories won't fade away tonight, ah
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
Lucia (Lucia)
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight)
Lucia (Lucia)
(And if you wanna be my remedy, decide)
Lucia (Lucia)
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight, ah)
In Roosevelt's song "Lucia," the lyrics describe a longing to return to a past love. The singer reminisces about a time when their love was lost and calls for the titular Lucia to "take me back to where I was." Despite the memories that won't fade away, the singer is willing to consider Lucia as a remedy, provided she's willing to "decide."
The song's lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia and a desire to revisit a past relationship. By calling on Lucia to "take us out tonight" and "kill some time," the singer wants to recapture the feeling of being with this past love. However, the lyrics also suggest a sense of caution, with the singer acknowledging that "it's been too long to break away."
Overall, the song presents a complex mix of emotions - desire, nostalgia, and hesitation - as the singer grapples with the memories of a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
She's been roamin' around
She has been wandering aimlessly.
Callin' me up
She has been calling me.
I remember the sound
I recall the noise.
Right where we are
In this exact location.
When our love got lost
When our relationship ended.
On your side
From your perspective.
Take us out tonight
Take us out this evening.
To kill some time
To pass the time in an enjoyable way.
Lucia
The name of the woman being referred to.
It's never been this way before
Things have never been like this in the past.
Just take me back to where I was
Bring me back to the place I used to be.
It's been too long to break away
It has been too much time for us to separate.
She was spinnin' around
She was moving quickly in circles.
Running away
Trying to escape from something or someone.
Take me back to the sound
Bring me back to the noise we used to hear.
Remember the day
Recall the specific day.
And all these memories won't fade away tonight
I cannot forget these memories right now.
And if you wanna be my remedy, decide
If you want to help me, make a choice.
Lucia (Lucia)
Repeating the woman's name.
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight)
Reiterating that the memories are still prevalent.
(And if you wanna be my remedy, decide)
Once again urging for a decision to be made on helping.
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight, ah)
The memories will continue to remain strong throughout the night.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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
Anggggg
She's been roamin' around
Callin' me up
I remember the sound
Right where we are
When our love got lost
On your side
Take us out tonight
To kill some time
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
She was spinnin' around
Running away
Take me back to the sound
Remember the day
When our love got lost
On your side
Take us out tonight
To kill some time
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
And all these memories won't fade away tonight
And if you wanna be my remedy, decide
And all these memories won't fade away tonight, ah
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
Lucia
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight)
Lucia
(And if you wanna be my remedy, decide)
Lucia
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight, ah)
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
Anggggg
She's been roamin' around
Callin' me up
I remember the sound
Right where we are
When our love got lost
On your side
Take us out tonight
To kill some time
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
She was spinnin' around
Running away
Take me back to the sound
Remember the day
When our love got lost
On your side
Take us out tonight
To kill some time
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
And all these memories won't fade away tonight
And if you wanna be my remedy, decide
And all these memories won't fade away tonight, ah
Lucia
It's never been this way before
Lucia
Just take me back to where I was
Lucia
It's been too long to break away
Lucia
Lucia
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight)
Lucia
(And if you wanna be my remedy, decide)
Lucia
(And all these memories won't fade away tonight, ah)
şeyma
his voice is pretty soft and this song is perfect. I love it🐝
Giovanni GB
AMO ESTA CANCION PUTA MADRE QUE BIEN HECHA!!! esto es musica Divina!
LúciaeVicente Baptista
É sempre bom ouvir música com o nosso nome💛💛💛💛
Lucia N
Why does this guy know the story of my life?
enderzag
because ur lucia
Lucia Doylend
AAAYY ANOTHER ONE
Burrito Gamer
My favorite song in the new album. It feels so much like an encapsulation of your style. Can't wait to blast it on my speakers
Kristopher King
Cheer up hahah :)