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XXXO
M.I.A. Lyrics
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You been coppin' mine but
Can I have a good time at your's tonight
Cause every time we try to get close
There is always something that I'm thinking about
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
A knock at the door
Then we hit the floor
And all I know is that you leave me wanting more
I don't let it show
But I think you know
Cause you're tweeting me like Tweety Bird on your iPhone
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
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We can find ways
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I can be that actress, you be Tarantino
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXXXO
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You want me be
You want me
You want me be
You want me
The song "XXXO" by M.I.A. is about a complicated relationship where the singer wants to have a good time with her partner but finds it difficult due to her own insecurities and the pressure to conform to her partner's expectations. In the first verse, the singer requests to have a good time at her partner's place but acknowledges that there is always something holding her back. The chorus features the repeated phrase "XXXO," which is a play on the commonly used phrase "hugs and kisses," but with an emphasis on "X" meaning "no" and "O" meaning "yes." This reflects the singer's confusion and mixed feelings about the relationship.
The second verse talks about the pressure the singer feels to be someone she's not in order to please her partner, an issue that is further explored in the repetition of the line "You wanna me be somebody who I'm really not." The chorus is repeated once again before the song moves into the bridge, where the singer discusses the ways in which technology (represented by the line "tweeting me like Tweety Bird on your iPhone") complicates modern relationships.
The final chorus sees the singer once again acknowledging the pressure she feels to be someone different, but the final line ("You want me") suggests that despite everything, the singer's partner still wants her, even if it means encouraging her to be someone she's not.
Line by Line Meaning
Time after time
Repeatedly, over and over again
You been coppin' mine but
You have been imitating me, copying my style or mannerisms
Can I have a good time at your's tonight
May I spend a pleasant evening in your company tonight
Cause every time we try to get close
Because whenever we attempt to become intimate
There is always something that I'm thinking about
My mind is preoccupied by other thoughts or concerns
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
You desire my attention, you crave my company, you want me
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wish for me to adopt a false persona, to pretend to be someone other than myself
A knock at the door
Then we hit the floor
And all I know is that you leave me wanting more
A sudden noise interrupts us, we proceed to dance, and I am left desiring further interaction
I don't let it show
But I think you know
Cause you're tweeting me like Tweety Bird on your iPhone
I am concealing my emotions, but I suspect you are aware of my feelings because you incessantly message me on your phone
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
You desire my attention, you crave my company, you want me
Upload a photo
See below
If you like what you see
You can download and store
Submit an image, view the results; if you approve, you may retain a copy
We can find ways
To expand what you know
I can be that actress, you be Tarantino
Together we can broaden your horizons; I can assume a role, while you direct and control the experience
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXO
(You want me)
XXXXXO
You desire my attention, you crave my company, you want me
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wish for me to adopt a false persona, to pretend to be someone other than myself
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You wanna me be
Somebody who I'm really not
You want me be
You want me
You want me be
You want me
You persist in desiring me to pretend to be someone I am not, but ultimately it is simply my presence that you crave
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher William Mercer, Mathangi Arulpragasam, Charles Jamal Smith, Cherry Tricia Byron Withers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hayaglamazonluxe
Really showing my age here but the first time I ever saw M.I.A play live was one of her first shows ever as an artist professionally.
She came to my university in England with Santigold as her opening act. A crowd was there to watch her sing Galang.
She really blew my mind then and she still does to this day. Just love her so much - she's so unique and futuristic.
The big label set up doesn't work for M.I.A and because she won't get naked and take off her clothes, she can't be this huge star in this nudity obsessed world. Adore her for sticking to her guns.
Go Maya!
@beaw2627
0:58 the synthes in this part are heavenly
@sanghyo3091
this song's style and video's aesthetic was so ahead of it's time smh she's a pioneer..
@therealartificial
this comment is ahed of it’s time
@TheCynicalB
oof another underrated comment.
@digitalsmithy
agree and also astonished how shit it looks today lol. Grimes def inspired by it. Song still slaps
@EMMmaximino
i think it was of the time, i mean ladytron, the faint, crystal castles ect. was already out by before then.
Not denying her prowess, because she can put together and blend together some amazing stuff.
@adub4ever
This song was ahead of it's time.
@saeefa
i agree, its a shame it went unnoticed and the other artist came along trying to do this and end up doing a mediocore job of it and whats worse they all get the exposure and attention
@Crulgao
What makes you say it's ahead of his time? I found it kinda boring, especially when she kept saying XXXO in an almost monotone voice
@BellRumFreak
i literally just said this to my bf when we were watching 'jimmy' and i hate that song she but she was very very ahead of her time man but luckily shes more well known now kinda