It started out back in the early 90's, when Jonas and Peter met up with Jesper to share and talk about "synth-music". They got together, started writing songs all just for fun, and recorded some demos that they have up to date kept for themselves. They really didn't take anything that seriously, they just liked to make some good noise from the keyboards.
This went on for a couple of years, but in 1999 it was decided that they should go into a studio and make a demo wich featured the song "Miseries" among a couple of others. At that stage they hadn't decided wich one of them who would be the lead singer of the band. After a little twisting and turning it was to be found that Peter Ehn was the right choice. And today, Peter, with his warmth and depth, really brings out the best of the songs. Nothing happend with the demo, but they decided to go for it again, at Crimson Productions.
Jonas had been away for half a year, but came home with some fresh ideas that was put together in the computer. So they recorded "So Astray," "Want, Need, Me," and "Domination" and came in contact with the record label of Memento Materia. They invited the guys to a contest, where the winner would end up with a contract. And as it turned out well they were signed by Memento Materia from then on.
In autumn 2002, the first album "Graceful And In Sin" was finished, and has been out on the market since the 27th of Jan 2003. In 2004 firstly a CDM called "Red Dawn" was released followed by their second album "Ultimate Sky". After signing up with Infacted Recordings they re-released that album in 2005 with three additional bonus tracks.
Michigan disbanded in 2016, with Jonas Ă–berg continuing as Modular State.
Michigan are:
Peter Ehn, Lead singer
Jonas Ă–berg, Keyboard, Chorus
Jesper Ljungberg, Keyboard, programming
Control Of Me
Michigan Lyrics
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And I want to feel
The things that I've been
Dreaming of
The dark of the moon
Smiles at me now
It tells me to
Believe in love again and
You take control of me
But I want to feel you
Come in my arms again
And if you ever let me be
I swear I'll walk you
Down that road
Am I your passion
Or your mannequin
You're trying hard
To pull the strings
A spark in the night
A brilliant sky
Guides me through
I'm on the saddest ship
On this lonely lonely trip
You take control of me
But I want to feel you
Come in my arms again
And if you ever let me be
I swear I'll walk you
Down that road
You take control of me
But I want to feel you
Come in my arms again
And if you ever let me be
I swear I'll walk you
Down that road
You take control of me
But I want to feel you
Come in my arms again
And if you ever let me be
I swear I'll walk you
Down that road
I swear I'll walk you
Down that road
I swear I'll walk you
Down that road
The lyrics of "Control of Me" by Michigan convey the struggles of being in a tumultuous relationship. The singer is torn between passion and feeling like a lifeless object controlled by their partner. The opening lines set the tone for the song with the singer's desire to physically and emotionally connect with their partner. However, this desire is impeded by the uncertainty of the situation, which is signified by the dark moon smiling at the singer. Despite this uncertainty, the singer is urged to believe in love once again, indicating that the relationship has been troubled in the past.
The second verse speaks of the dynamic between the couple, with the partner seemingly manipulating the singer's emotions. The spark in the night and the brilliant sky represent a moment of hope in the relationship, but ultimately the singer feels lost and lonely, like they're on a sad ship on a solitary journey. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's longing to reconnect with their partner despite the toxicity of the relationship. The final vow to walk together down that road expresses a sense of hopefulness that the relationship can be salvaged.
Overall, "Control of Me" is a poignant portrayal of the struggle and confusion that can ensue in a turbulent relationship. The lyrics are emotionally charged, and the repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's desire to reconnect.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to taste you
I want to experience you in a deeper way
And I want to feel
And I want to connect physically and emotionally
The things that I’ve been
The desires that have been building inside of me
Dreaming of
That I’ve been yearning for in my dreams
The dark of the moon
The abyss of my emotional and mental state
Smiles at me now
Is showing me something positive
It tells me to
It gives me a message
Believe in love again and
To trust in love once more
That I’ll never understand
But I’ll never be able to fully comprehend it
You take control of me
You have power over me
But I want to feel you
But I still want to connect with you
Come in my arms again
Be close to me once more
And if you ever let me be, I swear I’ll walk you down that road
And if you give me a chance, I promise to be there for you and help you on your journey
Am I your passion
Am I the thing that you’re most passionate about
Or your mannequin
Or am I simply an object to be moved and posed
You’re trying hard
You’re working diligently
To pull the strings
To control the situation
A spark in the night
A small glimmer of hope
A brilliant sky
An overwhelming and beautiful feeling
Guides me through
Helps me navigate my emotions and thoughts
I’m on the saddest ship
I’m experiencing deep sadness
On this lonely lonely trip
On this journey alone
I swear I’ll walk you down that road
I promise to be there for you and help you on your journey
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaime De Oliveira Andrade
Perfect songs.
Areli Laguna
increible rola
Starien
very nice, this sounds like Iris.