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 Öberg continuing as Modular State.
Michigan are:
Peter Ehn, Lead singer
Jonas Öberg, Keyboard, Chorus
Jesper Ljungberg, Keyboard, programming
Demon's Inside
Michigan Lyrics
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I'm walking on
Higher ground
Little child
There's confusion
Time passes
Speed on sound
Little child
Secrets of life keeps us apart
Secrets and lies in our hearts
Hearts
Pray for me
Come set me free
From the demons's inside of me
Can't you see that I'm bound
To pain
Separation
You're blaming the son
Of mine
Let us love
Destination
Destroy all the thoughts
In mind
Let us love
Secrets of life I did it again
Secrets and lies, in the rain
Pain
Pray for me
Come set me free
From the demon's inside of me
Can't you see that I'm bound
To pain
A gaze at the sun
Blamed for having fun
My heart's on the run
What have I done
Pray for me
Come set me free
From the demon's inside of me
Can't you see that I'm bound
To pain
In the song "Demon's Inside" by Michigan, the lyrics talk about a person who is struggling with confusion, pain, secrets and lies in his/her heart. The person wants to be free from the demons that are tormenting him/her. The song starts by introducing an illusion that the person is walking on higher ground like he/she is trying to escape from something. However, the confusion is too much, and time seems to be moving too fast for him/her to process the situation properly.
The lyrics also talk about the separation of the person from someone he/she loves. He/she is blaming this person for his/her pain, convinced that they are the cause of his/her troubles. The person is begging for prayers and help to be set free from the demons inside. The gaze at the sun means the person is aware of the damage he/she is creating and the fun that results from the ill behavior. He/she seems to feel guilty, and the heart is on the run for what he/she did.
Overall, the song portrays a person who is overwhelmed by his/her pain and is trying to find a way out. He/she blames others for his/her troubles, but deep down, he/she knows that the real problem lies inside. It's an emotional song that captures the struggles that come with life.
Line by Line Meaning
An illusion
Things are not always as they appear.
I'm walking on
Moving forward despite difficulties.
Higher ground
Reaching for something better and more fulfilling.
Little child
A reminder of innocence and vulnerability.
There's confusion
Not understanding what is happening.
Time passes
Things change with the passage of time.
Speed on sound
The world moves quickly and can be overwhelming.
Secrets of life keeps us apart
Hiding things from each other can create distance and discord.
Secrets and lies in our hearts
Deception can lead to pain and mistrust.
Hearts
Our emotions and feelings are at the core of who we are.
Pray for me
Asking for help and support.
Come set me free
Needing to break free from something holding us back.
From the demons's inside of me
Facing our personal struggles and challenges.
Can't you see that I'm bound
Feeling trapped and unable to escape.
To pain
Suffering and hurt.
Separation
Being pulled apart from someone or something.
You're blaming the son
Placing responsibility on someone who may not deserve it.
Of mine
Something that belongs to us.
Let us love
Emphasizing the importance of connection and compassion.
Destination
Where we are headed in life.
Destroy all the thoughts
Getting rid of negative and harmful thinking.
In mind
Our thoughts and mental processes.
Secrets of life I did it again
Continuing to hide things despite the harm it causes.
Secrets and lies, in the rain
Continuing to be dishonest and deceptive even when it is raining or challenging.
Pain
The discomfort or suffering that we feel.
A gaze at the sun
Looking at something bright and powerful.
Blamed for having fun
Being held responsible for enjoying something.
My heart's on the run
Feeling like our emotions are out of control.
What have I done
Feeling guilty or regretful about actions taken.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.