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.
hold on
Roosevelt Lyrics
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You know that it all might take the blame for you
It's calling the night and need again
You know that it all might take the blame for you
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You make it work
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You're falling against the rules again
You know that it all might take the blame for you
It's calling the night and need again
You know that it all might take the blame for you
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You make it work
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You make it work
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You make it work
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You make it work
The song "Hold On" by Roosevelt speaks about the importance of perseverance and determination in love. Through the repeated lines "Hold on your to lovin' wherever, you make it work," the artist reminds listeners that love requires effort and sometimes going against the rules. The lyrics speak to the challenges of sustaining love, which often involve breaking the norms and expectations of society. Roosevelt acknowledges that taking risks and going against the grain may lead to mistakes or blame, but ultimately it's necessary to hold on and make love work.
The song's repetition of "You know that it all might take the blame for you" suggests that the singer is aware of the potential consequences and risks of their actions, yet they still choose to continue on their path. This can also be interpreted as a call to take responsibility for one's actions and the choices made in love. The song's upbeat tempo and electronic sound further emphasize its message of perseverance and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
You're falling against the rules again
You are breaking the established guidelines once more.
You know that it all might take the blame for you
You acknowledge that you might be responsible for any potential negative outcomes.
It's calling the night and need again
You feel a sense of urgency or desperation.
You know that it all might take the blame for you
You acknowledge that you might be responsible for any potential negative outcomes.
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You should cherish and maintain your affection at all times regardless of the situation.
You make it work
You have the power to keep your relationship thriving.
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You should cherish and maintain your affection at all times regardless of the situation.
You make it work
You have the power to keep your relationship thriving.
You're falling against the rules again
You are breaking the established guidelines once more.
You know that it all might take the blame for you
You acknowledge that you might be responsible for any potential negative outcomes.
It's calling the night and need again
You feel a sense of urgency or desperation.
You know that it all might take the blame for you
You acknowledge that you might be responsible for any potential negative outcomes.
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You should cherish and maintain your affection at all times regardless of the situation.
You make it work
You have the power to keep your relationship thriving.
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You should cherish and maintain your affection at all times regardless of the situation.
You make it work
You have the power to keep your relationship thriving.
Hold on your to lovin' wherever
You should cherish and maintain your affection at all times regardless of the situation.
You make it work
You have the power to keep your relationship thriving.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Marius Lauber
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamesremus07
Lyricz:
You're falling against the world again
You know that it all might take the blame for you.
It's calling the night and need again
You know that it all might take the blame for you
Hold on your lovin' wherever
You make it work
Hold on your lovin' wherever
You make it work
You're falling against the rules again
You know that it all might take the blame for you.
It's calling the night and need again
You know that it all might take the blame for you.
Hold on your lovin' wherever
Make it work
Hold on your lovin' wherever
You'll make it work
Hold on your lovin' wherever, you make it work
@soulcontrol18
Roosevlet- Hold on lyrics: You're falling against the world again
You know that it all might take the blame for you.
It's calling the night and need again
You know that it all might take the blame for you
Hold on your lovin' wherever
You make it work
Hold on your lovin' wherever
You make it work
You're falling against the rules again
You know that it all might take the blame for you.
It's calling the night and need again
You know that it all might take the blame for you.
Hold on your lovin' wherever
Make it work
Hold on your lovin' wherever
You'll make it work
Hold on your lovin' wherever, you make it work
@grahamjefferson4854
Every track by Roosevelt is golden.
@televizor
+Graham Jefferson I just wish they'd put up their (or his) lyrics somewhere.
All I can find only are the one done by some auto voice-to-text program.
@jamesconniff5089
Graham Jefferson They are so consistent it’s actually unreal.
@checkeredvans6828
Agreed
@bashful_michael
Graham Jefferson So true! Just discovered him and I'm listening to every song by him and they're so good.
@yevgeniyzaslavskiy5623
they are the type of band, that doesn't release many tracks, but when they do, its golden)
@lilbabytears
everytime this song comes on my playlist i stop what im doing and turn up. this gets me so hype and it cures my depression for a few minutes i love it
@stefanomarzella4600
Why every bass line from Roosevelt is pure ecstasy?
@brunocastrotorero3503
Is really good the bass line of this song, bro :')
@GerardoAguilar1
DAT BASS