Pop
M.I.A.\Diplo Lyrics


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Se som, se som,
Solen skinner
Se som, se som
Luk dig op

If I was aware of all
The things I do
Which hurted you
I promise I owould make me go
But let you know I love you so.

If the days were quiet as the night
Id sleep the light away
If I was a bird to fly
Id give my wings.

Saelsomt som vi to
Kun kann vaere
Langt
Fra livets atmosfaere





I'm as busy as a spieder spinning day dreams
I'm as lonely as a baby in a swing.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Pop" by M.I.A. and Diplo set a positive and uplifting tone. The Danish words "se som, se som" can be translated to "look, look" in English. In the following line, "solen skinner" means "the sun is shining." The combination of these phrases creates an atmosphere of happiness and warmth. The repeated phrase "luk dig op," which means "open up," adds an encouraging note, suggesting that the listener should relax and let positivity into their life.


In the next verse, M.I.A. acknowledges that she has done things to hurt the person she is singing to. She is apologetic and suggests that if she were more aware of her actions, she wouldn't have hurt them. She then goes on to say that she loves the person deeply. This verse is particularly poignant as it reveals vulnerability and a willingness to admit fault, which can be challenging.


The final lines of the song describe M.I.A.'s emotional state. She says she is "as busy as a spider spinning daydreams" and "as lonely as a baby in a swing." These metaphors suggest that M.I.A. is both imaginative and struggling with feelings of isolation. Overall, "Pop" is an uplifting song that encourages listeners to let positivity into their lives, emphasize the importance of love and acknowledging when we hurt others, and acknowledge the intersection of our imaginary and real-life emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Se som, se som
Look closely, look closely


Solen skinner
The sun is shining


Luk dig op
Open yourself up


If I was aware of all
If I knew everything


The things I do
The actions I take


Which hurted you
That cause you pain


I promise I owould make me go
I would leave you alone


But let you know I love you so.
But I want you to know how much I love you.


If the days were quiet as the night
If daytime was as peaceful as night


Id sleep the light away
I'd sleep all day


If I was a bird to fly
If I could be a bird and fly away


Id give my wings.
I would give up my freedom to stay by your side.


Saelsomt som vi to
As peaceful as we two


Kun kann vaere
Only we can be that way


Langt
Far away


Fra livets atmosfaere
From the atmosphere of life


I'm as busy as a spider spinning day dreams
I'm always busy daydreaming like a spider spinning webs.


I'm as lonely as a baby in a swing.
But I still feel lonely, like a baby who sits in a swing without anyone pushing them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK MARTIN STRAUSS, GRY BAGOIEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@MeSouth

the beat is from dead prez song titled "Hip Hop" but she titled it "Pop" because she's talking about pop culture.

@guadalupeberrocal9184

who in 2020???

@hed0nistb0t

You are correct. Beat is from Dead Prez - Hip Hop.

@e11esounds

immortal message, en pointe sample

@lucianofabiano8737

very spot that sound

@touri6794

where do i acquire this mixtape!!

@wjtut

@laloali2 the beat is from a song called hip hop

@laloali2

isnt this hip hop not pop!?

@Aj5236ggg

The names actually hip hop

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