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
Juveniles
Michigan Lyrics
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Oh in this madness
Them let's drive away
From our hearts we confess
No juveniles
We're walking on broken glass
Now what's left to say
It's a beautiful night
We're seeing
Wild horses on the fields
She stands here in white
We're free
The sadness disappears
With certainty
I'll give you a reason
You've awakened our souls
But the pain's just begun
Then recovering
From these dark years
But it's limited
We will never be free
It's a beautiful night
We're seeing
Wild horses on the fields
She stands here in white
We're free
The sadness disappears
These lyrics are from Michigan's song "Juveniles" and it talks about a sense of suffering in the midst of madness. The singer suggests that they need to drive away from their hearts' confessions in order to escape the pain. The idea of juveniles walking on broken glass symbolizes the fragility of youth and recklessness. The lyrics suggest that despite trying to ignore their confessions, the pain still persists.
The song lyrically transitions from a dark and painful state to a more positive and hopeful one. The singer feels free and the sadness disappears, as they witness the beauty of wild horses on the fields. This shift in emotion can be interpreted as the singer realizing that there are still moments of beauty and hope to be found in life, despite the struggles they face.
Michigan's "Juveniles" is a powerful song that resonates with many listeners. It speaks to the pain and darkness that exists in life while also touching on the hope that can be found through nature and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
We're suffering
We're going through a tough time
Oh in this madness
We're experiencing chaos
Them let's drive away
Let's escape from the situation
From our hearts we confess
We're admitting our feelings
No juveniles
We're mature enough to handle the situation
We're walking on broken glass
Our situation is precarious
Now what's left to say
There's nothing more to say
More or less hours pass
Time is passing by
It's a beautiful night
The night is pleasant
We're seeing
We're observing
Wild horses on the fields
We're witnessing a picturesque scene
She stands here in white
There's a woman wearing white standing here
We're free
We're liberated
The sadness disappears
Our sorrow disappears
With certainty
Without any doubt
I'll give you a reason
I have a justification
You've awakened our souls
You've reinvigorated us
But the pain's just begun
The misery has only started
Then recovering
We're getting better
From these dark years
We're emerging from a difficult period
But it's limited
There are still constraints
We will never be free
We will never be entirely unburdened
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.