He has released albums under his nickname Cyco Miko and has sung for No Mercy, replacing original singer Kevin Guercio, who sang for the band on the Welcome to Venice compilation. Cyco Miko released two albums on the record label Suicidal Records. The album Schizophrenic Born Again Problem Child was released in 2001, following up 1996's Lost My Brain! (Once Again) (which featured Sex Pistols's Steve Jones and future Velvet Revolver Dave Kushner). No Mercy released only one album with Muir, Widespread Bloodshed/Love Runs Red on Suicidal Records.
Muir has often been seen wearing a blue bandana (leading to rumors that he and Suicidal Tendencies were involved with local gangs) and a Los Angeles Kings jersey. He speaks with something as of an inner-city, almost Chicano-sounding accent, and has both Latino and non-Latino ancestry. He is the younger brother of Jim Muir of the Z-Boys skateboarding team. Jim got Mike into hard rock music as well as skateboarding at an early age. Muir went to Santa Monica College. His house was made over into a "horror house" on the Discovery Channel show Monster House.
Muir has cited bands such as Black Sabbath, UFO, The Police, Van Halen and Emerson Lake and Palmer as early musical influences, and has said that he was introduced to funk music by former bandmate Rob Trujillo. Muir incorporated funk influences into a few songs by Suicidal Tendencies and into his funk metal side project, Infectious Grooves.
Muir is known for being extremely outspoken on his views about the music industry and society. He has long been an opponent of the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), and has reflected this in interviews and a few songs (namely "You Can't Bring Me Down" and "Lovely"). Muir was involved in a near-violent feud with Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine during the European Clash of the Titans tour, but the two have since reconciled and are apparently now on friendly terms . He has frequently criticized rap-metal group Rage Against the Machine. The Infectious Grooves song "Do What I Tell You" mocks Rage Against The Machine (the title being a parody of the infamous "I won't do what you tell me" lyrics in "Killing In The Name").
His singing voice has been compared to that of Heffer Wolfe, a character on the 1990s cartoon Rocko's Modern Life.
Cyco Miko discography
1996 Lost My Brain! (Once Again) -Cyco Miko- Epic Vocals
2001 Schizophrenic Born Again Problem Child -Cyco Miko- Suicidal Records Vocals
2011 The Mad Mad Muir Musical Tour -Cyco Miko- Suicidal Records Vocals
Gonna Be Alright
Cyco Miko Lyrics
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The key is the waiting although it gets grating without hesitating say it's gonna be alright
Drenched in hypocrisy all hardened by the lunacy but it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
The truth is not pretty and the lies they come so easily it's gonna be alright
Gonna be alright
Always a part of me that screams to just let it be gonna be alright, gonna be alright
When things don't go your way these three things you gotta say it's gonna be alright, alright
Three things you gotta say when things don't seem to go your way
Shame on the weaker ones when all is said and all is done it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
Stand up to the enemy I heard a voice it said to me it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
I know it's been said before but when you don't think you can take no more
It's gonna be alright, alright
Three things you gotta say it's gonna be OK
Forsake the condition a mental partition stay strong to the vision it's gonna be
When life seems so weary and the future looks dreary if you listen you'll hear me say it's gonna be alright
Three things you gotta say when things don't seem to go your way
When your patience is spent just sit back and be content it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
Cause when the rain goes away it's gonna be a sunny day it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
Ain't got no quitter here, I'll shout it out loud and clear it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
When things don't go your way these three things I gotta say it's gonna be alright, alright
Three things I gotta say when things don't seem to go your way
When life seems so weary and the future looks dreary if you listen you'll hear me say it's gonna be alright
The song "Gonna Be Alright" by Cyco Miko (Mike Muir) talks about the struggles and challenges of life but ultimately gives hope that everything will be alright. The lyrics open with the singer standing at attention, not mentioning the hopes in suspension, implying that they are focusing on the present and waiting patiently for things to work out. The song highlights how hard it can be to remain optimistic in difficult situations, with hypocrisy and lies being the norm. Despite this, the singer encourages listeners to keep fighting, stand up to enemies, and embrace sacrifice without fear. The chorus emphasizes the three things to say when things don't go your way, "it's gonna be alright."
The lyric "When life seems so weary and the future looks dreary if you listen you'll hear me say it's gonna be alright," is particularly impactful as it acknowledges the struggles of life while also providing a message of hope to the listener. The song's energy and driving beat add to the sense of determination and positivity that runs throughout the lyrics. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I stood at attention didn't bother to mention the hopes in suspension it's gonna be
I stayed put and kept quiet about my doubts and uncertainties because deep down I know that everything will turn out fine in the end.
The key is the waiting although it gets grating without hesitating say it's gonna be alright
The hardest part is waiting for things to fall into place even if it feels like nothing is happening. But we must hold on to hope and keep saying that everything will be okay.
Drenched in hypocrisy all hardened by the lunacy but it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
We may be surrounded by dishonesty and insanity, but we must remain steadfast in our beliefs that everything will eventually work out.
The truth is not pretty and the lies they come so easily it's gonna be alright
Sometimes the truth can be harsh and difficult to accept, but we mustn't let ourselves be swayed by convenient lies. It will all be okay in the end.
Gonna be alright
Repeat of the song's main message that everything will be okay.
Always a part of me that screams to just let it be gonna be alright, gonna be alright
A small part of me wants to give up and accept things as they are, but the rest of me knows that we mustn't give up hope and keep telling ourselves that everything will eventually be okay.
When things don't go your way these three things you gotta say it's gonna be alright, alright
When things don't turn out as planned, we must remind ourselves of three things: it's going to be okay, everything will eventually fall into place, and there's always hope.
Grasp on to sacrifice if you fear it than you better think twice it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
Sometimes we must make hard sacrifices in order to achieve our goals, and if we hesitate or fear them, we might miss out on something great. But we must hold on to hope that everything will work out in the end.
Shame on the weaker ones when all is said and all is done it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
We should never judge or shame those who are weaker or struggling, because in the end, we all face hardships and sufferings. But everything will eventually be okay.
Stand up to the enemy I heard a voice it said to me it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
We must stand up against the things that hold us back and keep us from achieving our goals. And even if we face opposition or obstacles, we must listen to the voice of hope that tells us that everything will be okay.
I know it's been said before but when you don't think you can take no more it's gonna be alright, alright
Even if we've heard this message of hope before, we must hold on to it when we feel like giving up. We must remind ourselves that everything will be okay and keep pushing forward.
Three things you gotta say it's gonna be OK
Repeat of the three things we must remind ourselves when things don't go our way, in order to hold on to hope and trust that everything will fall into place.
Forsake the condition a mental partition stay strong to the vision it's gonna be
We must let go of any mental barriers or limitations that keep us from achieving our goals, and hold on to the vision of a better future. Everything will be okay if we remain strong and determined.
When life seems so weary and the future looks dreary if you listen you'll hear me say it's gonna be alright
When we feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life and the future seems bleak, we must listen to the voice of hope that assures us that everything will eventually fall into place.
When your patience is spent just sit back and be content it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
When we feel like we've run out of patience and can't wait any longer, we must accept what we cannot change and trust that everything will eventually work out.
Cause when the rain goes away it's gonna be a sunny day it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
Just like how the rain eventually stops and gives way to sunshine, our hardships and struggles will eventually come to an end, and we will find peace and happiness. Everything will be okay.
Ain't got no quitter here, I'll shout it out loud and clear it's gonna be alright, gonna be alright
We must never give up or lose hope, because only then can we see our goals and dreams come to fruition. We must keep shouting out a message of hope and trust that everything will eventually be okay.
Three things I gotta say when things don't seem to go your way
Repeat of the three things we must remind ourselves when things don't go our way, in order to hold on to hope and trust that everything will fall into place.
When life seems so weary and the future looks dreary if you listen you'll hear me say it's gonna be alright
When we feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life and the future seems bleak, we must listen to the voice of hope that assures us that everything will eventually fall into place.
Contributed by Mateo S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.