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
Summer Breeze
Johnossi Lyrics
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Go through the books just dream
I went to school with an offer for my teacher
He thought, please don't look down on me
But I will, oh oh oh oh
Well I don't care about your modern decoration
In your home so why should you care about mine
In my mind you're all retards anyhow
'Cause if you think love will come towards you
Like a warm summerbreeze
You got your head among the clouds
And you will never be free
You'll spend
Many nights alone
I know
If you don't feel the way I do it don't matter
'Cause, I'll never know how you feel
But if you do then sure I'd be flattered
In my mind it's all different anyhow
I think love will come towards me
Like a warm summerbreeze
I got my head among the clouds
And I will never be free
I'll spend
Many nights alone
I know
I know
'Cause I have and I will.
The opening line of Johnossi's "Summer Breeze," "Once a failure, always a retard," sets a confrontational tone that challenges societal expectations and norms. The singer dismisses convention and education, and instead champions love and freedom. The lyrics reject modern decor and comfort, setting itself apart from a materialistic culture. The singer sees society as out of touch, with the people around them as "retards." It's a starkly rebellious lyric, breaking away from convention to embrace individuality, something the singer holds dear.
The second half of the song takes a more optimistic turn, with the singer describing their own approach to love. Love, for them, is like a warm summer breeze that will eventually find them, a metaphor that underscores the fleeting, uncontrollable nature of love. They acknowledge the possibility of, 'if you don't feel the way I do it doesn't matter,' because love is subjective and endlessly personal. The song is reflective of the struggle that comes with finding love and fighting against societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Once a failure, always a retard
No matter what you do or achieve, people will always judge you based on past mistakes and failures.
Go through the books just dream
People often fantasize about success but don't put in the work needed to achieve their goals.
I went to school with an offer for my teacher
The singer attempted to impress their teacher with a proposal or idea.
He thought, please don't look down on me
The artist worried that their teacher would think less of them for their proposal or idea.
But I will, oh oh oh oh
Despite the teacher's potential judgement, the artist will hold their own beliefs and ideas.
Well I don't care about your modern decoration In your home so why should you care about mine
The singer believes that material possessions and status symbols are unimportant and that people should not judge each other based on them.
I've had enough of this comfort conversation In my mind you're all retards anyhow
The singer is frustrated with shallow, superficial conversation and believes that everyone else is unintelligent.
'Cause if you think love will come towards you Like a warm summerbreeze You got your head among the clouds And you will never be free You'll spend Many nights alone I know
If you have unrealistic expectations about love, you will never find true happiness and will likely feel lonely.
If you don't feel the way I do it don't matter 'Cause, I'll never know how you feel But if you do then sure I'd be flattered In my mind it's all different anyhow
The artist acknowledges that everyone has their own perspectives and feelings, but still believes in their own unique point of view.
I think love will come towards me Like a warm summerbreeze I got my head among the clouds And I will never be free I'll spend Many nights alone I know I know 'Cause I have and I will.
The artist holds onto a romanticized idea of love and understands that their unrealistic expectations may leave them feeling lonely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN ENGELBERT
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@JakeTomphson1
This SONG IS Beautiful!!!
@FreekickzDeluxe
the best song from johnossi!!!!!
@TheLeanyLeany
these guys rock.
@horst2k10
eins der schönsten von denen
@IrgendwasMitLo
that single dislike happened when the guy fell asleep to that epic song
@fuckingIrie
<3
@mathiaspersson8508
Fucking hell my guys, you were awesome.
@BestBrightside
I know 'cause I have, I will...
@maxvangaalen2592
"Genre: holiday" << ??
@Newman1897
want a how to play fpr guitar :) ein wie spielt man das video zu dem lied^^ oder wenn mich ma jmd anschreibt der länger als 3 wochen gitarre spielt .... tausend dank schonma