Although there are only two members in the band they have a lot of energy, both live and on recordings. Ossi plays powerful drums and John prefers to play an acoustic guitar which further characterizes their sound.
Engelbert and Bonde first met when they were 12 and 15 years old, respectively, and started playing together as a duo in 2004. They recorded their first album after only five months as a band, and with only three live shows to their credit. Their self-titled first album was released in January 2005 by a small Swedish indie label; it was rereleased in September 2006 by V2 Music with an additional three tracks.
Their second album, All They Ever Wanted, had its Scandinavian and Western European release in April 2008, followed by a Japanese release in 2009.
Johnossi has toured extensively in Sweden and Western Europe, both alone and with other Swedish bands such as The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Mando Diao and Sibling Sense. They also toured the US in 2007 with Shout Out Louds. In 2009, they made their first appearances in Japan, supporting The Hives.
In June 2010, the band supported Green Day at Ullevi in their home country.[1]
In 2016 "Into The Wild" was used in the USA Network remake of Eyewitness as the opening song.
Musical style
Their music is characterized by a full guitar sound supported by Engelbert's unorthodox guitar rig and myriad effects pedals, and Bonde's straightforward beats; studio releases often feature colorful percussion accents on instruments such as tambourine, woodblock, guiro, and chimes. A variety of musical styles appear in their work, from hard rock, to blues riffs, post-punk, and even gloom-pop, though lyrical themes are almost uniformly personal and slightly angsty.
They have toured extensively since their first album - both as headliner and together with The Soundtrack of Our Lives.
Johnossi now have two music videos available for viewing on their website: http://www.johnossi.com
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Johnossi Lyrics
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But it ain't love, it ain't love
A voice on the phone telling me to take care of my family
But it ain't love, it ain't love
What if I'd throw my heart in a cage
And send it back home to your address
Will I earn more time to earn more money
I said all I can do is just send more money
But it ain't love, no it ain't love
Can't sleep at night cause I do worry about you honey
And the boy, what about the boy?
I throw my heart in a cage
And send it back home to your address
Will I earn more time to earn more money
I hear the school bell ring
Class is running out from rehearsals
And I'm the only one in the corridor that's left
But when I look back now at everything I thought back then
I thought I'd have more time now to sit back and relax
But instead sometimes I just feel insane
But if I throw my heart in a cage
And send it back to you
Will I earn more time just to earn more money?
Money
is a recurring theme in this song, as the singer struggles with the balance between his financial responsibilities to his family and his desire for love and connection. The lyrics describe the motivation behind his actions – "all I can do is just send more money" – but also acknowledge that money alone cannot fill the void of emotional support and affection.
The chorus of the song ("but it ain't love, it ain't love") highlights this point, emphasizing the idea that money may provide a temporary solution, but it cannot satisfy a deeper need for love and human connection. The singer reflects on the cost of his choices, wondering if sacrificing his own heart and desires in pursuit of financial security will lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.
The verses provide a glimpse into the singer's daily life, with references to phone calls from family members urging him to send money, and his own anxieties about their well-being. The lines "Can't sleep at night cause I do worry about you honey / And the boy, what about the boy?" illustrate how his concerns extend beyond financial matters, as he fears for the safety and happiness of his loved ones.
In the bridge, the singer reflects on his own past and how his expectations for a more relaxing life have been dashed. Despite his efforts to provide for his family, he still feels unfulfilled and somewhat trapped. The final lines of the song pose a question – if he were to send his heart back to his loved ones, would he have more time to pursue a happier, more fulfilling life?
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rivariad
what a voice, bjorn must be proud
TheSanton2
Björn??? This is Johnossi, not Mando Diao!