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
Pioneers
Michigan Lyrics
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Next to mine
Dark as night well the hours late
I'm blinding for love
And I don't believe I can
Ignore your kind
We are both wanderers tonight
And your dress is fine
My deepest emotions arises
here
Come on and let it burn
Give me a potion
We're are pioneers
Come on and let it burn
I see your smile as I kiss
Your heart it pounds
For a while I'm a slave for you
To be found in chains
And I do believe I can
Belong to you
We're swimming in this sea
of love
And your breath is warm
Come on and let it burn
My deepest emotions arises
here
Come on and let it burn
Give me a potion
We're pioneers
Come on and let it burn
The song "Pioneers" by Michigan depicts a passionate moment between two lovers in the late hours of the night. The singer is enamored by their partner's appearance and cannot resist their mutual attraction. The mention of dirty eyes and the darkness of the night gives a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The singer is "blinding for love" and unable to ignore the other person's kind nature. They are both wanderers, perhaps searching for meaning or direction in their lives, but together they have found a moment of connection.
The lyrics suggest a physical and emotional connection between the two individuals. The mention of the heart pounding and the singer being a "slave" to their partner highlights this connection. The use of chains also suggests a level of submission or surrender to this intense feeling of love. The sea of love they are swimming in symbolizes the depth and strength of their emotions.
The chorus of the song is repetitive but powerful, urging the other person to let their emotions burn and to be pioneers in this intense love. The chorus could be interpreted as a call to embrace their feelings and push the boundaries of what is expected in a relationship.
Overall, "Pioneers" by Michigan is a passionate and emotionally charged song that celebrates the intensity of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirty eyes and your body's
Next to mine
Your eyes are captivating and your body is close to mine
Dark as night well the hours late
I'm blinding for love
It's late at night, but my overwhelming love for you is blinding
And I don't believe I can
Ignore your kind
I can't ignore your irresistible charm
We are both wanderers tonight
And your dress is fine
Tonight we are both wandering souls and you look beautiful in your dress
My deepest emotions arises
here
My strongest feelings and emotions are emerging right now
Come on and let it burn
Give me a potion
Let our love ignite and intoxicate us
We're are pioneers
Come on and let it burn
Let's be trailblazers in our love for each other
I see your smile as I kiss
Your heart it pounds
Your smile is bright as I kiss you and it makes your heart race
For a while I'm a slave for you
To be found in chains
For a moment, I am at your mercy and I am willingly tied to you
And I do believe I can
Belong to you
I am convinced that I belong to you
We're swimming in this sea
of love
And your breath is warm
We are deeply immersed in our love and your breath against my skin is comforting
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.