Deep Insight was formed in early 2002 in Kokkola, Finland by childhood friends Jukka (vocals) and Johannes (guitar). They soon found Joachim (drums) and Kaj (bass), cousins to each other, to complete the band.
The first release, Julia ep, was a theme record focused around the life and death of Julia, a character created by Jukka and Johannes on their crazy road trip to Paris in the winter of 2001. It actually gained many good reviews, most of them praising the young band’s promising songwriting and Jukka’s exceptional voice. It also got the band’s name spread around the music industry.
In 2003 big things started to happen for Deep Insight. The band recorded their debut album Ivory Tower at Soundtrack Studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Kaj was replaced by Miska on bass. Miska instantly gave a whole new meaning to sayings “ripping the bass” and “man uses his instrument like he uses his women”. The album came out in May, and the band started their first ever European tour.
Timing was perfect; Deep Insight’s mix of American rock and emo with Scandinavian influences was received with great enthousiasm amongst the audience and critics. It was only back home in Finland where the response was more reserved. Deep Insight soon returned to Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and Latvia for summer festivals, and in October, it was time for the third foreign tour, a 5-week European adventure.
The second album "Red Lights, White Lines" was recorded and mixed in June-July 2004 with producers Jens Bogren (Katatonia, Lambretta) and Jonas Olsson (Callisto), who also supervised the pre-production before letting the band enter one of Sweden’s finest studios, Fascination Street (ex-Kuling) in Örebro. Finally, the album was mastered by Thomas Eberger (Bo Kaspers Orkester, Nine, Raised Fist) at Cutting Room in Stockholm, Sweden. And the sound and songs turned out great. Some critics gave it a rating 10/10 some gave it a 3/5.
Joachim decided to move to pastures new after the recording sessions and in came Ville. The third album "One Minute Too Late" came out in 2006 and is stylistically more diverse, including e.g. Mexican influences (on Five Minute Murder). After a while Miska also decided to leave the band, and along came Jore to fill his place.
After a little break in July 2008 the band was back to the studio recording new album. And this time they spent more time on making it instead of the usual one month locked inside. The release of the album is due to next spring. However, first single Rock With My Band will hit the stores in Finland on the 18th of February and digitally released on the 2nd of February in iTunes.
Deep Insight is back on the road and the Eropean tour starts in the end of April 2009.
Current lineup:
Jukka Nikunen – vocals
Johannes Ylinen - guitars, backing vocals
Jorma Rantalainen a.k.a. Jore – bass
Ville Kinaret– drums
Former members:
Miska Holopainen - bass
Joachim Kiviniemi - drums
Kaj Kiviniemi - bass
Official site:
http://www.deepinsight.net
Ocean
Deep Insight Lyrics
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And I see the ocean
It's calling me again,
Come and dance with me.
And I know that if I'll just
Keep dreaming on,
One day I'll sailing to my family.
Refrain:
Why do we always
Follow the same line,
And crush the future by not giving it a chance.
Why do we always
Make ourselves uncomfortable,
By choosing not to bow before you
And follow in your footsteps.
Would you mind if I take a dive-
Just walk away and leave to find myself
And new hiding place
-I need to find a new hiding place.
Refrain (2x)
Why do we always
Follow the same line,
And crush the future by not giving it a chance.
Why do we always
Make ourselves uncomfortable,
By choosing not to bow before you
And follow in your footsteps
The lyrics of Deep Insight's song 'Ocean' contain multiple layers of meaning. The song begins with the poet tasting 'salt in the air' and observing the ocean's vastness, calling for them to 'come and dance.' The singer dreams of sailing to their family someday, a metaphor for finding their true self and inner calling. The refrain asks thought-provoking questions about why we always adhere to the same paths, ultimately crushing our opportunities for the future and making ourselves uncomfortable by choosing not to follow our hearts and passions.
The first verse signifies the singer's longing to escape from their present circumstances and find their true calling, symbolized by the vast and inviting ocean. The metaphorical reference to sailing to their family represents the singer's quest to find their inner self and achieve true happiness in life. The subsequent refrain questions society's inclination to follow established norms while ignoring their true calling, ultimately leading to the destruction of opportunities for fostering new and innovative ideas.
The second verse that asks if the singer could 'take a dive and find a new hiding place' signifies the struggle to find oneself in a world that assigns conformist labels. The refrain repeats, with the words hit harder, signifying the poet's frustration with society's inability to move forward and the disregard for individuality.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Ocean' encapsulate the battle to find oneself in a world that often tries to shape us into specific molds.
Line by Line Meaning
I taste the salt in the air
I sense the ocean by breathing in the briny air around me.
And I see the ocean
I observe the vast expanse of the sea that lies ahead of me.
It's calling me again,
It beckons me once more with its majestic allure.
Come and dance with me.
It invites me to surrender myself to its rhythmic undulations.
And I know that if I'll just
I am aware that if I can only
Keep dreaming on,
Persist in holding onto my aspirations,
One day I'll sailing to my family.
One day I will reunite with my loved ones after I traverse this vast ocean.
Why do we always
For what reason do we repeatedly
Follow the same line,
Pursue the same routine?
And crush the future by not giving it a chance.
We thwart our own progress by not being open to new opportunities.
Make ourselves uncomfortable,
Put ourselves in an uneasy position by
By choosing not to bow before you
Opting to not acknowledge your authority
And follow in your footsteps.
And emulate your greatness.
Would you mind if I take a dive-
May I have your permission to take a plunge,
Just walk away and leave to find myself
And embark on a journey of self-discovery as I detach myself from my current environment.
And new hiding place
To find a new sanctuary.
Refrain (2x)
The following lines are repeated twice throughout the song's chorus.
Why do we always
For what reason do we repeatedly
Follow the same line,
Pursue the same routine?
And crush the future by not giving it a chance.
We thwart our own progress by not being open to new opportunities.
Make ourselves uncomfortable,
Put ourselves in an uneasy position by
By choosing not to bow before you
Opting to not acknowledge your authority
And follow in your footsteps.
And emulate your greatness.
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.