Demo: Stopping By
Added 2024-12-29 19:38:05 +0000 UTCEDIT 2: Added more vocals & Did some minor mixing to make it less messy. Still need to record proper vocals for adlibs & probably add some more backing vocals. Then it's production time, then mix, then master :)
EDIT: Updated with full length version!
I posted a clip from this on Instagram and some of you wanted a version on here, so here you go! Still early stages of this one but I'm pretty happy with where the vocals are, still tracking second verse, variations etc and then the actual production needs to happen... Lol
Lyrics:
I know you cope through isolation
But it has started getting weird
There's something off each conversation
Wish you would just get out of there, oh oh oh
Who's in your ear for hours? (hours)
Who's been changing your mind?
You're going on 'bout power (power)
Could it be it's your pain's disguise?
Now I'm stopping by
Just to see you're alright
I hope you find yourself
'Cuz now you're someone else
Please get some help, get some help
We're both stuck in the past
While the world's moving fast
We gave so many years
To those who disappeared
You gotta get out of here
Your place spotless and in order
At least that's something you control
It's like you had no life before her
You'll do whatever to feel whole, oh oh oh
Who's in your ear for hours? (hours)
Who's been changing your mind?
You're going on 'bout power (power)
Could it be it's your pain's disguise?
Comments
😍😍😍 Love the unique style for you, kinda punk, REALLY suits your voice Joel! You’re just getting better and better!
RhodiumMaiden
2025-01-26 16:40:17 +0000 UTCLove it!!💟💗💖
Bookdragon 43
2025-01-06 00:46:02 +0000 UTCWow! The full length version is amazing! Definitely love this one! It's stuck in my head, on repeat. 🤩
Courtney Walker
2025-01-01 07:53:28 +0000 UTCThank you Joel for taking the time to post these song updates for us!! I love hearing the changes in each update. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year! 🎉🎆❤️🎶
Miriam
2024-12-31 21:29:48 +0000 UTCThis sounds even more amazing Joel! I love your vocals and the buildup throughout the song too!💖💖💖💖💖
Naomiskyyy
2024-12-31 20:00:44 +0000 UTCMe listening in 2024: 💜💜💜 Me listening in 2025: 😍💜💜💜😍
♠️ Aslyn Jobry ♠️
2024-12-31 19:10:31 +0000 UTCHappy New Year! Thanks for this gift! Had to leave my mom and niece for a moment to check it out. Couldn’t imagine that it’s possible to like this song even more. I’m afraid I’ll explode when the final version comes out. Have a great year. Hope it brings you luck and happiness🍾
N M
2024-12-31 18:22:20 +0000 UTCJoel!!!! How does this song keep sounding better each time you tweak it?! (Said with an excited and knowing voice…knowing that you are an amazing artist and you don’t make things “good”…you make things freaking outstanding and awesome!!) Each time you tweak and upload a new edit, I’m loving “I’m Stopping By” more and more!! 🔥🔥 👊🏻—> Brofist to another RoomieOfficial BANGER!! Happy New Year to you and your family!! Have fun with your parents tonight!! I appreciate you always. Lotsa Roomanian Love and Apple Juice!! 💙💛
Melissa Rogers
2024-12-31 18:20:14 +0000 UTCBeauty of art ✨
N M
2024-12-31 07:10:23 +0000 UTCthis is so good all the things you say roll so good in the song. fly by midnight vibes in a good way, but totally recognizable as you, love all the vocal line variations in all parts of the song - especially near the end of the song- keeps it interesting. soo soo good it’s gonna be my fav
xtina 🖤
2024-12-31 06:17:16 +0000 UTCI just finished listening to the newly full version…the addition of the auto tune effects and your vocal runs…DUDE!! I need this in my playlist A.S.A.P.!! *Chef’s Kiss and f*cking amazing, Joel!! Thank you so much for sharing the full song with us. 🙏🏻🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Melissa Rogers
2024-12-31 01:11:21 +0000 UTCIt’s not thicc and heavy…just subtle, and I enjoy hearing it.
Melissa Rogers
2024-12-31 00:31:39 +0000 UTCInteresting, I don’t hear a lot of accent lol. Just mumbling less I guess haha
Joel Berghult
2024-12-31 00:23:19 +0000 UTCIt’s whatever you think it is! It can mean something else for anyone :)
Joel Berghult
2024-12-31 00:22:11 +0000 UTC💜💜💜
♠️ Aslyn Jobry ♠️
2024-12-30 21:54:11 +0000 UTCThank you for the update! Now it looks like an internal speech/intervention(?) to me: a rational part of the person addresses the irrational one(s). And to say, that I like it — is to say nothing. But I’ve recently become more stupid than I usually am, so if that sounds objectively dumb, I’m sorry)
N M
2024-12-30 21:04:58 +0000 UTCLove this even more now!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Naomiskyyy
2024-12-30 20:46:34 +0000 UTCYasssss! This is a killer! 👌 Sounding amazing dude :) hope you have a good New Years celebration ❤️
Pilamitar
2024-12-30 20:11:35 +0000 UTCAt first, I was just as confused as Joel. Now I get it…the person is wishing or praying for their friend to find peace through their hurting. This is a beautiful thought @Gayle ❤️
Melissa Rogers
2024-12-30 17:17:42 +0000 UTCYou sound amazing here, Joel!! I like being able to hear your accent come through when you pronounce every syllable of each word. I hope that doesn’t make you self conscious, because I enjoy hearing your accent. I don’t know whose perspective these words are written from (yours, someone you know, or someone you made up), but whoever it is, this person is an incredible friend to the other person!! Huge hugs to this person!! Very patiently waiting for you to release your new musical masterpieces so that I can promptly add them to my playlist!!
Melissa Rogers
2024-12-30 17:08:04 +0000 UTCLovin this one. Thanks! 💕
Dorie
2024-12-30 15:54:25 +0000 UTCahh so good! May be my favourite from you :)
Natalia Bialo
2024-12-30 15:50:41 +0000 UTCIt's sort of a quiet wish, a whisper, "I wish, I wish you peace," during the chorus. Kind of a undertone desire for this deeply hurt person. No big deal. Thank you for asking.
Gayle
2024-12-30 12:35:20 +0000 UTCWhat do you mean? I don’t get it lol
Joel Berghult
2024-12-30 09:19:50 +0000 UTCSoooo relatable 🫂❤️
Airyckah Lane
2024-12-30 05:22:52 +0000 UTCi love it!!! can’t wait to have your new songs in my playlists when they are complete.
xtina 🖤
2024-12-30 01:30:46 +0000 UTCLOVE IT. Thnk u🤍🤍
Jess Haggstron
2024-12-30 00:08:30 +0000 UTCYes, thank you! I love the beat and vibe. Can't wait to hear more.
Courtney Walker
2024-12-29 23:57:22 +0000 UTCIt’s like they’ve lost themselves in others very relatable for me. My favorite part is the slide on ‘fast’ something very satisfying about it.
Nona
2024-12-29 23:30:39 +0000 UTCAlmost thought the vocals are too soft, not loud enough. Instead of you were thinking of another layer or loop.....it would be better. If not it is really an awesome track ✌️❤️😂
Gayle
2024-12-29 21:27:04 +0000 UTCYay thank you for sharing!!! 💜 It is so good, especially the chorus! I really like the concept of a concerned friend checking in to see if everything is ok. This already sounds great, but I can’t wait to hear the final version! 🙂
Miriam
2024-12-29 21:26:54 +0000 UTCThank you~~💜
♠️ Aslyn Jobry ♠️
2024-12-29 21:21:36 +0000 UTCIt’s giving… The Band Camino, a lil bit 👀 so obviously, I love it 😻 Lyrics are really good too 🥲
Aubrey Danielle
2024-12-29 20:46:13 +0000 UTCThanks!!!
Cas
2024-12-29 20:43:41 +0000 UTCI might be rushing things, but I think I’m in love with this song☺️
N M
2024-12-29 20:34:45 +0000 UTCooh love this!🥰the flow on the i hope you find yourself…, and we gave so many years… parts is sooo sick and i can already tell will be majorly stuck in my head🤭lol
michelle
2024-12-29 20:30:19 +0000 UTCSounds so good!
Becky Lorion
2024-12-29 20:25:55 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing. So calming and pleasant to hear. ☺️
Ornela
2024-12-29 20:16:15 +0000 UTCWahh..a longer version ♥‿♥
Bua (mintteafortwo)
2024-12-29 20:11:33 +0000 UTC“We gave so many years to those who disappeared” hits hard - I definitely relate Gah this is amazing so far!!!
Alle Engdahl
2024-12-29 20:09:20 +0000 UTCThank you so much! ❤️ This is my favorite of your songs! The lyrics are awesome and relatable and your vocals are 🔥 and the melody so catchy 🎶🥰 This just needs to be on radio/Spotify! How am I supposed to get sleep now and wake up at 5am for work 😆 Gotta listen couple more times at least 😁
JustSomeJK
2024-12-29 20:07:31 +0000 UTCSo nice of you, thanks! It’s a great demo, your vocals are amazing!! Love the lyrics too 🥰
Giovanna Garbino
2024-12-29 20:03:37 +0000 UTCHow do I find this relatable from both sides tho? 😶 oof The vocals sound great 💙
Dannielle O'Neill
2024-12-29 19:55:32 +0000 UTCLove your vocals and the catchy beat! The lyrics are relatable too💖💖💖💖💖
Naomiskyyy
2024-12-29 19:48:07 +0000 UTCyessss
➶︎vsauce➶︎
2024-12-29 19:42:21 +0000 UTCYAAAYY thank you!! I looove the melodies in this omgg. And like you said- the vocals 😍😍😍 Perfection. Especially that last part!!
Rainbowz Grace
2024-12-29 19:41:14 +0000 UTC
