1. Mathangi “Maya” Ar… Read Full Bio ↴There are five known artists under this name:
1. Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam also known as M.I.A., (born 18 July 1975 in Hounslow, London, U.K.) is a British artist of Sri Lankan descent. As a baby she moved with her family to their native Sri Lanka, where her father became increasingly politically active in militant activities. As the Civil War escalated the rest of the family was forced to flee as refugees, first to India and then the UK. “M.I.A.” [“Missing In Action”] references both her London neighborhood (Acton) and her politically tumultuous youth.
Her style contains elements of hip-hop, reggae, alternative, dance hall, electro and baile funk and is strongly inspired by her Sri Lankan background.
2. American Punk/Hardcore band formed in Orange County, CA in 1981 by Chris Moon, drums; Mike Conley, bass; Nick Adams, guitar (all previously of Las Vegas, NV punk band The Swell); and Art Carasco, vocals. Their sound was generally hardcore and thrasher, though they produced more melodic and progressive sounds in their later albums. Allmusic called the band "one of the 50 best So-Cal punk bands of the great early-'80s second wave explosion. In 1984 they signed a deal with the cult Alternative Tentacles label, after the label's founder, Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, saw them play at a secret illegal punk nightclub in Las Vegas. Biafra was impressed by Mike Conley's distinctive voice, saying "The minute you hear a song with him singing you know it's him." They released the album Murder in a Foreign Place on Alternative Tentacles in 1984, followed in 1985 by Notes From the Underground on National Trust Records, and in 1987 by After the Fact on Flipside Records. The band split up in 1988. In 2001, Alternative Tentacles released Lost Boys, a 37-song retrospective of the band's work, including Last Rites, Murder in a Foreign Place, and several additional tracks. On February 28, 2008 vocalist Mike Conley was found dead in a Chicago hotel parking lot. Conley was taken to Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, where he was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m. On April 27, 2008, there was a secret warm-up show at Detroit Bar featuring Todd Sampson of Self Abuse and Samson's Army on vocals, Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys on guest vocals, Chris Moon and Larry Pearson on drums, Nick Adams on guitar, and Bob Thomson on bass. The next day, the "Beautiful Noise" benefit show took place at the Anaheim House of Blues with Jigsaw, Naked Soul, Cadillac Tramps, Social Distortion and MIA with the same lineup as the previous night, but adding Kevin Seconds of 7 Seconds on guest vocals. The proceeds of "Beautiful Noise" went to Mike Conley's family.
(3) Formed in the mid 70s, Independent Musicians Associated (MIA) was a group of musicians, technicians and drawers gathered together by Lito and Liliana Vitale’s parents. They produced their own records and concerts in an independent way. Their music is a complex symphonic rock with definite Argentinean/latin folk influence with multiple chorals and vocals beautifully contrasting with the keyboards and a great guitar sound upon a strong rhythmic section. They were highly influenced by symphonic music, more noteworthy by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Gentle Giant and Focus.
4. Merriweathers is a member of Underground Resistance under the alias of The Unknown Soldier.
5. mia's page (Michaela Grobelny).
Attention
M.I.A. Lyrics
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You wondering when i'm gonna change for you, yea
You got my attention, yea, yea, girl you got my attention
I ain't trying to sell you a drink, and I ain't promising anything no
But you got my attention, yea, yea, got my attention
I been looking for you so long, did you get my call
I want you to undress you, i'm trying to impress you girl
I wanna make love to you, I wanna take control of you
I been running these streets for a minute now, yea, yea
You wondering when i'm gonna change for you, oh no
No, no, you got my attention, attention baby, girl you got my attention
You got it, you got it oooh, I ain't trying to sell you a drink
And I ain't promising anything no, but you got my attention, yea, yea, got my attention
Now that I got you here now, your lips are so amazing
Your body is incredible, you are so edible, put you on my bed
And make sweet love to you, baby can you handle this, you know I am a pro tho this
I been running these streets for a minute now
You wondering when i'm gonna change for you, yea
You got my attention, yea, yea, girl you got my attention
I ain't trying to sell you a drink, and I ain't promising anything no
But you got my attention, yea, yea, got my attention
The song "Attention" by M.I.A. is about a man who has been living a fast-paced lifestyle on the streets and has finally found someone to pay attention to. He confesses his desire for the woman and offers to make love to her. He admits that he hasn't been the easiest person to change for someone else but the woman has caught his attention nonetheless. The chorus repeats the message that the woman has his attention even if he is not promising anything more.
The lyrics can be seen as somewhat crude and explicit, with the man referring to the woman's body as "edible" and mentioning his expertise in bed. However, the song is ultimately about desire and connection. The repeated refrain of "you got my attention" serves as the central message of the song and emphasizes the man's willingness to focus on the woman despite his past lifestyle.
Overall, "Attention" is a sultry and confident song that explores the different facets of desire and attraction. It portrays a man who is finally willing to change his ways for the right person and offers himself up as a lover who will pay attention to the woman's needs.
Line by Line Meaning
I been running these streets for a minute now
I have been actively living my life in these streets for quite some time
You wondering when i'm gonna change for you, yea
You are curious whether or not I will alter my ways for you
You got my attention, yea, yea, girl you got my attention
You have grabbed my focus and interest, girl
I ain't trying to sell you a drink, and I ain't promising anything no
I am not attempting to persuade you with liquor and I am not making any definite commitments
But you got my attention, yea, yea, got my attention
But you absolutely have my attention and interest, girl
I been looking for you so long, did you get my call
I have been searching for you for quite some time, did you receive my message
I want you to undress you, i'm trying to impress you girl
I desire for you to take off your clothes, I am attempting to create a good impression on you, girl
Do you really need me, cause I really need you
Do you actually require me, because I definitely require you
I wanna make love to you, I wanna take control of you
I want to have sexual intercourse with you, I want to have dominance over you
No, no, you got my attention, attention baby, girl you got my attention
No, no, you absolutely have my attention, attention baby, girl you got my attention
Now that I got you here now, your lips are so amazing
Now that I have you with me, your lips are incredibly desirable
Your body is incredible, you are so edible, put you on my bed
Your physique is exceptional, you are so palatable, I will lay you down on my bed
And make sweet love to you, baby can you handle this, you know I am a pro tho this
And have a romantic sexual experience with you, baby can you endure this physically and emotionally, you know I am highly skilled at this
But you got my attention, yea, yea, got my attention
But you definitely have my attention and interest, girl
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Antonio Walker
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@RShaw-mk9uc
The fullest attempt in my intent is to let you know what is important
My existence is militant 'cause my content bangs like it’s potent
Distant to the pollutant, never hesitant, always consistent
I back it up, yeah I’m very blatant
Don’t try to copy this 'cause I patent
Running on the streets causing TENTsion
Like Running through, running through, running running through the streets
Running, running through, running through, running running through the streets
Running, running through, running through, running running through the streets
Running on the streets causing TENTsion, like atTENTion!
I'm touched to see my life from a distance
For instance, my friends say I act tense
I’m a refugee from a yellow brick tent
Past TENT present TENT and future TENT our battle is a long walk
Like a sentence and its intent breaches its instinct
We go the distance to presidents
Throw atTENTion about my tent
Things fall on my head like we’re mutant
So don’t drop that ball on that paTENT
We’re aliens but we’re not mutant
We tent after tent, a camp tent
There’s thirty six chambers in my Wu tent
We slang tent in
Bend a tent
While you're dancing in your LoubouTENT
We be making tent, out ya curTENT
@sta357
This song deserved more aTENTion
@SpaceCattttt
She certainly doesn't have any problems being original.
@ItWasEnnui
this sound is actually a throwback sound. it's reminiscent of underground breakbeat/jungle from the u.k. back in 92. this is warehouse music. m.i.a. was obviously a club kid before anything. my girl..
@Shanannigan1
You nailed it. Check out her song XR2, it's precisely about being a club kid in 92.
@richardhenny1114
Hobble Don't forget the Hyperdub genre. Example; Burial or Four tet .
I love this song though. Lyrical genius from the start.
@maikuumai
what????how old´s she then???? i thought she 25 or sth...:SSS
@maikuumai
***** so she ripped the sound or th?? name of the song of 92 please!!
@Shanannigan1
She's nearly 40. She grew up in that scene so it's a heavy inspiration.
@babydactyl
i have a very strong feeling that M.I.A. is gonna blow up again if she isn't already, such an incredibly inventive style and any of her music sounds like it could come out next week
@sarahichavez382
The fact that I've never heard a similar sound like that "Tent" distorted effect shows how she's the standard