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
Up In The Air
Johnossi Lyrics
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Looking out the window
Oh what a beautiful sight
Up in the air, way above the ground
Unplug my ears and think
What a terrible sound
Being here it don't make no sense to me
Although I'm up in the air
I can go anywhere, up in the air
Up in the air in an old machine
Black clouds, rain, thunder outside
What a beautiful sight
Up in the air, cheating on gravity
But I'm stuck, stuck in this shell of steel
It ain't place for me
The noise that the engines make
It don't seem right
Being here it don't make no sense to me
Although I'm up in the air
I can go anywhere, but then I see –
The fine line between space and the atmosphere
And suddenly everything makes sense to me
I could go anywhere, without a shell or a care
And when the aeroplane breaks in half
Just leave your body behind
Then we could all float around, no run and hide
No worries up there, save the treasure you've found
It's all yours to keep, in the air - don't be scared
The lyrics to Johnossi's song Up in the Air describe the mixed emotions felt by the singer when he is on a plane. He is amazed by the view out the window, with the clouds and landscape stretching out below him. However, he is also uncomfortable with the noise of the engines and the feeling of being trapped in a metal shell. He realizes that being up in the air doesn't make much sense to him, but he can go anywhere he wants. The singer longs to break free from the constraints of the airplane and fly without a care.
He recognizes that there is a fine line between space and the atmosphere and suddenly everything makes sense to him. He can go anywhere he wants without being confined to a metal box. The idea of the airplane breaking in half represents the singer's desire to leave behind his physical body and float around in the pure freedom of the sky. He urges listeners not to be afraid of the air and to enjoy the treasure that can be found up there.
Overall, the song explores the duality of human emotion when faced with the incredible freedom and isolation of being up in the air. It paints a picture of awe and beauty mixed with discomfort and a longing for true freedom and release from the confines of human limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Up in the air, just above the clouds
Johnossi is currently flying in an airplane that is above the clouds
Looking out the window
Johnossi is looking out of the airplane window
Oh what a beautiful sight
Johnossi is appreciating the view of the sky and clouds from above
Up in the air, way above the ground
Johnossi is in an airplane that is flying high above the earth
Unplug my ears and think
Johnossi wants to clear his mind and listen to the noises outside the airplane
What a terrible sound
Johnossi is experiencing discomfort from the loud sounds produced by the airplane engine
That the engines make, it don't seem right
Johnossi is questioning the logic of being in an airplane and feeling unnerved by the loud engine sounds
Being here it don't make no sense to me
Johnossi is feeling uneasy about being in an airplane and questioning whether the experience is worth it
Although I'm up in the air
Despite being in an airplane, Johnossi is not completely convinced of his decision
I can go anywhere, up in the air
Johnossi realizes that being in an airplane gives him the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world
Up in the air in an old machine
Johnossi is flying in a dated airplane
Black clouds, rain, thunder outside
Johnossi is surrounded by dark and stormy weather conditions outside of the airplane
What a beautiful sight
Despite the weather conditions, Johnossi is still able to appreciate the scenery from above
Up in the air, cheating on gravity
Johnossi is acknowledging that being in an airplane is defying the laws of gravity
But I'm stuck, stuck in this shell of steel
Johnossi is feeling trapped inside the airplane
It ain't place for me
Johnossi is uncertain of whether he truly belongs in an airplane
The noise that the engines make
Johnossi is again experiencing discomfort from the loud sounds produced by the airplane engine
Although I'm up in the air
Once again, Johnossi is not fully convinced of the value of being in an airplane
I can go anywhere, but then I see –
Despite being aware of the freedom that comes with being in an airplane, Johnossi sees a potential downside
The fine line between space and the atmosphere
Johnossi is recognizing the divide between outer space and the earth's atmosphere
And suddenly everything makes sense to me
Johnossi has an epiphany and realizes that the experience of flying in an airplane is worthwhile
I could go anywhere, without a shell or a care
Johnossi realizes that he can travel without the confines of an airplane
And when the aeroplane breaks in half
Johnossi imagines a scenario where the airplane is damaged or destroyed
Just leave your body behind
Johnossi suggests that it is more important to protect oneself than material possessions
Then we could all float around, no run and hide
Johnossi envisions a world where people can exist without fear or worry
No worries up there, save the treasure you've found
Johnossi suggests that by avoiding worry, people can focus on and cherish the valuable experiences they have
It's all yours to keep, in the air - don't be scared
Johnossi is encouraging listeners to embrace the freedom and beauty of travel and not to be afraid of the unknown
Contributed by Madison B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RonzerX1
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uarz
1832 views oO whats wrong with you people! this is great music! :))