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
Tell the World
Johnossi Lyrics
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Tell the world I′m sick and tired
Of its disharmony
I lived my life through visions
Seeking for a clarity
All you leaders of today
You outta be ashamed
Cause there's another world
Explore reality
There′s something more
In-between
You explore reality
From the depth of your dreams
Oh well
If I ain't got the proof of my idea
I must be dreaming
Synchronicity will pick the fruit
Out of my semen
As I'm standing here right now
I′m literally made of stars
And there′s another world
A new reality
Explore reality
There's something more
In-between
You explore reality
From the depth of your dreams
I thought being a teenager was hard
Didn′t know i would get to my 30s
There's no rules in the universe
No law
So your brain keeps spinning in circles
If only something
Stable would appear
I′d be the first one to embrace it
If there's a way to get rid of all the fear
Then forever i will chase it
When the moon and the sun
Are in harmony
I′ll be the only one to know it
From my point of view
Beneath the sea
It shimmers and shines
So beautiful
Well now
Tell the world I'm sick and tired
Of its disharmony
I lived my life through visions
Seeking for a clarity
All you leaders of today
You outta be ashamed
Cause there's another world
A new reality
Explore reality
There′s something more
In-between
You explore reality
From the depth of your dreams
Explore reality
There′s something more
In-between
You explore reality
From the depth of your dreams
The lyrics of the song "Tell the World" by Johnossi convey a sense of frustration with the current state of the world, specifically its disharmony. The singer expresses a desire to seek out a new reality, beyond the limitations of our current understanding. The verses reflect on the idea that there is more to existence than what we can currently perceive, and that exploring our dreams and visions can lead to a deeper understanding of the world around us.
The chorus repeats the message that there is "something more in-between" what we currently understand, and encourages listeners to explore this reality. The final verse asks for a sense of stability, but acknowledges the lack of rules or laws in the universe. The song ends on a hopeful note, with a description of a beautiful world that can only be seen from the singer's perspective.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to look beyond the surface of their daily lives and seek out a deeper understanding of the world around them. The lyrics are open-ended, allowing for interpretation and personal reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now
Starting the song with a declaration
Tell the world I′m sick and tired of its disharmony
Expressing frustration towards the disharmony present in the world
I lived my life through visions seeking for a clarity
Living life through visions to find clarity or a better understanding of the world
All you leaders of today, you outta be ashamed
Critiquing the leaders of today and holding them accountable for their role in the disharmony
Cause there's another world, a new reality
Believing that there is another world or a new reality that is worth exploring
Explore reality, there′s something more in-between
Encouraging the listener to explore new realities, suggesting that there is more to discover
You explore reality from the depth of your dreams
Implying that exploring new realities can come from one's imagination or desires
If I ain't got the proof of my idea, I must be dreaming
Implying that without evidence, ideas may seem far-fetched and unrealistic
Synchronicity will pick the fruit out of my semen
Suggesting that everything happens for a reason and that events will fall into place in due time
As I'm standing here right now I′m literally made of stars
Viewing oneself as a cosmic being, connected to the universe and everything around it
I thought being a teenager was hard, didn′t know I would get to my 30s
Reflecting on the challenges of growing up and realizing that adulthood comes with its own set of hurdles
There's no rules in the universe, no law, so your brain keeps spinning in circles
Believing that there are no set rules or laws in the universe, leading to a feeling of uncertainty or confusion
If only something stable would appear, I′d be the first one to embrace it
Longing for stability or consistency in a world that feels chaotic and unpredictable
If there's a way to get rid of all the fear, then forever I will chase it
Desiring a way to eliminate fear and the negative emotions that come with it
When the moon and the sun are in harmony, I′ll be the only one to know it from my point of view
Feeling a special connection or understanding of the universe that others may not share
Beneath the sea it shimmers and shines, so beautiful
Appreciating the beauty of nature and the world around us, including what is unseen beneath the surface
Writer(s): John Engelbert
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