Having set up his own in-house studio called Panchathan Record Inn at Chennai, arguably one of Asia’s most sophisticated and high-tech studios, Rahman's film scoring career began in the early 1990s with the Tamil film Roja. Working in India's various film industries, international cinema and theatre, Rahman has a claimed sale of more than 300 million records of his film scores and soundtracks as of 2009 for over 100 film scores worldwide, making him one of the world's all-time top selling recording artists. In a notable career spanning two decades, Rahman has garnered particular acclaim for redefining contemporary Indian film music and thus contributing to the success of several films. Rahman is currently one of the highest paid composers of the motion picture industry. He has also become a notable humanitarian and philanthropist, donating and raising money for beneficial causes and supporting charities.
Paper Planes
A.R. Rahman Lyrics
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If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name
If you come around here, I make 'em all day
I get one down in a second if you wait
I fly like paper, get high like planes
If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name
If you come around here, I make 'em all day
Sometimes I think sitting on trains
Every stop I get to I'm clicking my gun
Everyone's a winner we're making that fame
Bonafide hustler making my name
Sometimes I think sitting on trains
Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game
Everyone's a winner now we're making that fame
Bonafide hustler making my name
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
Pirate skulls and bones
Sticks and stones and weed and bombs
Running when we hit 'em
Lethal poison through their system
Pirate skulls and bones
Sticks and stones and weed and bombs
Running when we hit 'em
Lethal poison through their system
No one on the corner has swag like us
Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless
We pack and deliver like UPS trucks
Already going to hell, just pumping that gas
No one on the corner has swag like us
Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless
We pack and deliver like UPS trucks
Already going to hell, just pumping that gas
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
M.I.A.
Third world democracy
Yeah, I got more records than the K.G.B.
So, uh, no funny business
Some some some I some I murder
Some I some I let go
Some some some I some I murder
Some I some I let go
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
The lyrics of "Paper Planes" by A.R. Rahman, performed by M.I.A., appear to be a celebration of the life of an illegal immigrant, who is making the best of his situation. The first stanza sets the stage for the song with lyrics that express a sense of freedom and that the singer is flying high like paper planes. The use of the second person pronoun "you" adds to the sense that this is directed to a larger society that does not understand the struggles of an immigrant.
The chorus, "All I wanna do is...And take your money" is repetitive and arguably the most memorable part of the song. It gives off an aura of desperation and determination as if the singer would do anything to make a living.
The section beginning with "Sometimes I think sitting on trains" gives this sense of the character reflecting on past experiences and how his situation has led him to be a "Bonafide hustler making my name." The section also highlights the use of drugs and weapons in the illegal activities they engage in. The line "Running when we hit 'em/Lethal poison through their system" intensifies the dark reality of the lifestyle.
The use of pirate skulls, bones, weed, and bombs emphasizes the dangerous and adventurous life of the singer. The final section mentioning the K.G.B. and the use of the phrase "no funny business" adds to the sense of the song's context being rooted in a dystopian world.
Overall, the song represents the recurring themes in M.I.A.'s music, which is anti-establishment, anti-capitalist and the importance of third world countries. It is an anthem for the struggles of the people who live in the margins.
Line by Line Meaning
I fly like paper, get high like planes
I am free like a paper and feel weightless like an airplane
If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name
If I am caught at the border, I have all the necessary documents in my name
If you come around here, I make 'em all day
If you come around here, I make visas all day
I get one down in a second if you wait
I can make a visa in a second if you wait
Sometimes I think sitting on trains
Sometimes, I think while sitting on trains
Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game
At every stop, I'm observing the situation
Everyone's a winner now we're making that fame
Everyone is successful now, and we are making a name for ourselves
Bonafide hustler making my name
I am a legitimate hustler, making a name for myself
All I wanna do is
And
And take your money
All I want to do is hustle and take your money
Pirate skulls and bones
Sticks and stones and weed and bombs
Running when we hit 'em
Lethal poison through their system
We are like pirates with dangerous weapons and drugs, making them run for their lives and poisoning their system
No one on the corner has swag like us
Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless
We pack and deliver like UPS trucks
Already going to hell, just pumping that gas
We are the coolest on the block, contact me on my prepaid phone, and we deliver like UPS trucks. We are already on our path to destruction, just like pumping gas into a car.
M.I.A.
Third world democracy
Yeah, I got more records than the K.G.B.
So, uh, no funny business
I am M.I.A., fighting for democracy in the third world. I have more records than the K.G.B., so no funny business.
Some some some I some I murder
Some I some I let go
Some some some I some I murder
Some I some I let go
Some people I eliminate, while others I let go
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Wesley Pentz, Mathangy Arulpragasam, Nicholas Bowen Headon, Michael (Mick) Jones, John Mellor, Paul Gustave Simonon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DonHibbardo
Love M.I.A.'s voice so much and this song is just perfect.
@marceloeduardoaguero6227
Me encanta el sonido de armas en la canción!!!
@kaskao1204
muito massa esse filme q pra muitos o dinhero e muito pra ele nu significava nada so bastava q ela prestac atençao nele e uso o geito mais dificil e ainda fico milhoranio e lol d mais esse filme !!!
@bmendonc
ah, the song from when they were riding the trains
@sonudoo
thousand likes for the background music
@mareatenebroso
@kaskao1204 ai por um acaso sabe o nome da musica ....vlew