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Come Around
M.I.A. Lyrics


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Check my coat in and I paid the dollar,
Sidekick rings, "what's up? holla!"
Text the address, I'll see you later
Baby come down
Come down, come down, come down
Run down, run down, run down
Run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run down
A dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun dun
Beat goes on
A dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun dun
Beat goes on

In a faraway land we got shit made
Ray-ban shades, warheads laid
Babies born in air raids
My girls run the everglades
Indian tribesmen gamble spades
Indian chicks, they get men laid
Milk and honey, smoke high-grade
Gold and diamond, gems and jade
Ride up on our tanks, invade
Blow up thing to save our name
Mina, rina, Tina, Sabrina
Being a super Indian babe
We black market, we black made
We hit shit out when it rains
Would you come down and catch my train?
Would you run down and play this game?

Check my coat in and I paid the dollar,
Sidekick rings, "what's up? holla!"
Text the address, I'll see you later
Baby come down
Come down, come down, come down
Run down, run down, run down
Run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run down
A dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun dun
Beat goes on
A dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun dun
Beat goes on

Baby girl
You and me, need to go to your teepee
The moon is full, and I'm shining.
Baby, I know you see me.
Put a hump or two on your back
Just like that
Oh girl you're on fire.
I don't wanna be in love with you
Imma just break you off and say goodbye
The night is young
Don't make me wait,
You just might miss your chance.
I'm gon' tell you the truth
Timbaland, I'm the motherfuckin' man.
Today's the day, girl, let me get that
Don't get mad
In fact, let me hit that
I've been overkilling them, I break backs
Come down, run down
Girl, where your place at?

Check my coat in and I paid the dollar,
Sidekick rings, "what's up? holla!"
Text the address, I'll see you later
Baby come down
Come down, come down, come down
Run down, run down, run down
Run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run down
A dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun dun
Beat goes on
A dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun dun
Beat goes on

Bounce
Don't get it twisted baby girl, baby boy 'cause Timbaland ain't dead
Don't get it twisted baby girl, baby boy 'cause Timbaland ain't dead
Don't get it twisted baby girl, baby boy 'cause Timbaland ain't dead
Bounce
'Cause Timbaland ain't dead

Overall Meaning

M.I.A.'s song "Come Around" is a fast-paced upbeat dance track that blends together Indian and Jamaican influences. The lyrics of the song seem to be about living life to its fullest, dancing and partying until the early hours of the morning. The first verse talks about checking a coat into a club and texting a friend to let them know you'll see them later. This is followed by a chorus that repeats the phrases "come down" and "run down" - this seems to suggest that the singer is encouraging people to let their hair down and let loose.


The second verse features a series of cryptic references to faraway lands, babies born in air raids, Indian tribesmen gambling spades, and Indian chicks getting men laid. These lines are likely meant to evoke an exotic, adventurous, and dangerous atmosphere. The chorus repeats again, and then the song transitions to a rap section that features Timbaland. The lyrics in this section are mostly about sex and hooking up, with Timbaland boasting about his skills in bed.


One possible interpretation of the song is that it is a call to escape the mundane and boring aspects of everyday life and embrace the wild, adventurous side. The singer wants people to forget about their troubles and sorrows and dance the night away. Another interpretation is that the song is a commentary on the dangers and uncertainties of life in modern times, with references to war, air raids, and black markets suggesting a world in turmoil.


Line by Line Meaning

Check my coat in and I paid the dollar,
I got into a club and paid the cover charge.


Sidekick rings, "what's up? holla!"
My Sidekick phone rings. It's a friend checking in.


Text the address, I'll see you later
I'll text you the venue address.


Baby come down
Come to me and party.


Come down, come down, come down
Repeated call to come and enjoy the party.


Run down, run down, run down
Repeated call to run towards the party.


Run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run, make a run down
Repeated call to rush to the party.


A dun da da dun da da dun da da dun da da dun dun
Refrain of the song. No interpreted meaning.


Beat goes on
The party continues the same way as usual.


In a faraway land we got shit made
In a distant place, our crew has everything sorted.


Ray-ban shades, warheads laid
We have expensive sunglasses and powerful explosives.


Babies born in air raids
Children are born in the midst of chaotic situations.


My girls run the everglades
My family is powerful and influential in my hometown.


Indian tribesmen gamble spades
Indigenous people play gambling games.


Indian chicks, they get men laid
Indian women are popular with men and have multiple sexual partners.


Milk and honey, smoke high-grade
We have access to luxurious commodities like good weed and quality honey.


Gold and diamond, gems and jade
We have access to precious metals and gems.


Ride up on our tanks, invade
We use our military power to conquer other territories.


Blow up thing to save our name
We destroy things to keep our reputation.


Mina, rina, Tina, Sabrina
Girls' names listed. No interpreted meaning.


Being a super Indian babe
Being an attractive and powerful Indian woman.


We black market, we black made
We sell goods on the black market and produce illicit goods.


We hit shit out when it rains
We continue to operate even in difficult times.


Would you come down and catch my train?
Will you come to the party and enjoy yourself?


Would you run down and play this game?
Will you come to the party and join in the fun?


Baby girl
A term of affection for a woman.


You and me, need to go to your teepee
We should go to a private space to spend time together.


The moon is full, and I'm shining.
I'm feeling confident and attractive.


Put a hump or two on your back
Let's have sex.


Oh girl you're on fire.
You are incredibly sexy and attractive.


I don't wanna be in love with you
I just want sex, not a relationship.


Imma just break you off and say goodbye
I'll have sex with you and then leave.


The night is young
There's still plenty of time to party.


Don't make me wait,
Don't keep me waiting to have sex.


You just might miss your chance.
You might lose your opportunity to have sex with me.


I'm gon' tell you the truth
I'm going to be honest with you.


Timbaland, I'm the motherfuckin' man.
I'm a successful and powerful man.


Today's the day, girl, let me get that
Today is the day we'll have sex.


Don't get mad
Don't get upset with me.


In fact, let me hit that
In fact, let's have sex.


I've been overkilling them, I break backs
I've had so much sex, I've caused injuries to my partners.


Come down, run down
Come to me and party.


Girl, where your place at?
Where do you live? Can we go there to have sex?


Don't get it twisted baby girl, baby boy 'cause Timbaland ain't dead
Don't assume I'm not successful anymore. I'm still relevant.


Bounce
A command to dance or leave.


'Cause Timbaland ain't dead
Reassurance that the artist is still relevant and successful.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, TIMOTHY CLAYTON, MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM

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