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).
Bad Girls
M.I.A. Lyrics
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Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm banging on the radio
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Suki suki
I'm comin' in the Cherokee
Gasoline
There's steam on the window screen
Take it, take it
World's bouncin' like a trampoline
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you tremblin'
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Yeah, back it, back it
Yeah, pull up to the bumper game
Read the signal
Cover me, 'cause I'm changin' lanes
Had a handle on it
My life, I-I broke it
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you sayin' it
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Goin' nought to bitch, I'll see four million
Accelerating fast I can do this in a second
Lookin' in the rearview, swaggin' goin' swell
Leavin' boys behind 'cause it's legal just to kill
Shift gear, automatic, damned if I do
Who's gonna stop me when I'm comin' through?
What we got left is just me and you
But if I go to bed, baby, can I take you?
Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio
Chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin'
The song "Bad Girls" by M.I.A. is an anthem for women who live life on their own terms, without apologies. The chorus, "Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well" captures the essence of this message, presenting an alternative to the traditional, expected roles for women. The line "chain hits my chest when I'm banging on the dashboard" is a metaphor for the freedom and power that comes from taking control of one's own life. This line, together with the chorus, suggests that women who live their lives boldly and recklessly are fearsome and admirable figures.
Throughout the song, M.I.A. refers to specific experiences of being a driver, such as "get back, get down, pull me closer if you think you can hang" and "cover me, cause I'm changing lanes". These lyrics demonstrate M.I.A.'s familiarity with and enjoyment of driving, as well as her acknowledgement of the dangers and risks involved. The line "when I'm getting where I'm going, gonna have you trembling" is another indication of M.I.A.'s confidence and self-assurance. The repeated use of the word "bang" in the song creates a sense of excitement and danger, and adds to the overall power of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Live fast, die young
Doing things recklessly and at a fast pace, knowing that it could lead to an early death.
Bad girls do it well
Women who engage in this lifestyle are skilled at living on the edge and making the most of it.
Chain hits my chest
While driving, the weight of my chain bounces and lands heavily on my chest.
When I'm banging on the dashboard
I'm hitting the dashboard of my car in time with the beat of the music I'm listening to.
My chain hits my chest
Again, the weight of my chain bounces and lands heavily on my chest.
When I'm banging on the radio
I'm hitting the radio in time with the beat of the music I'm listening to.
Get back, get down
Step back and get low to the ground.
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
If you believe you can handle my wild lifestyle, then get closer to me.
Hands up, hands tied
My hands are up and tied, indicating that I am in control of the situation.
Don't go screamin' if I blow you with a bang
Don't be surprised or frightened if I hit you unexpectedly with something.
Suki suki
A Japanese word meaning 'to love,' used here to indicate sexual desire.
I'm comin' in the Cherokee
I'm driving a Jeep Cherokee and arriving at my destination.
Gasoline
The gasoline powering my vehicle.
There's steam on the window screen
The heat inside the vehicle is causing steam to fog up the windows.
Take it, take it
Take what I'm offering, indicating a sexual invitation.
World's bouncin' like a trampoline
The world around me is bouncing up and down, which could indicate a feeling of elation or recklessness.
When I get to where I'm goin', gonna have you tremblin'
When I reach my ultimate destination, I'm going to make you tremble with excitement and anticipation.
Yeah, back it, back it
Encouragement to back up the vehicle, possibly in preparation for accelerating quickly.
Yeah, pull up to the bumper game
Pull up behind another vehicle or obstacle, possibly with the intention to pass it quickly.
Read the signal
Interpret the signals and know when to make a move.
Cover me, 'cause I'm changin' lanes
Protect me while I move from one lane to another, indicating a risky maneuver.
Had a handle on it
I had good control over my life at one point.
My life, I-I broke it
But now I've lost that control and my life is in chaos.
Goin' nought to bitch, I'll see four million
Going from a bad situation to an empowered one, reaching a new level of success (seeing four million dollars).
Accelerating fast I can do this in a second
I'm accelerating quickly and can make decisions and take risks in the blink of an eye.
Lookin' in the rearview, swaggin' goin' swell
Checking my rearview mirror, feeling good about my appearance and confident about my lifestyle.
Leavin' boys behind 'cause it's legal just to kill
I'm leaving the men who can't handle my lifestyle behind, since I have the power to do so legally (in self-defense).
Shift gear, automatic, damned if I do
Changing gears in my vehicle, unsure if I should take the risk or not.
Who's gonna stop me when I'm comin' through?
Rhetorical question indicating no one can stop my determined and fearless attitude.
What we got left is just me and you
The only thing left for us is each other, showcasing a sense of loyalty and companionship.
But if I go to bed, baby, can I take you?
Flirting and suggesting a possible sexual encounter before going to bed.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Marcella Christina Araica, Mathangi Arulpragasam, Floyd Nathaniel Hills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@orizkhalas4428
9 years later and this still one if the coldest music video of all time.
@serbianmods9581
The best
@N13J
Looks pretty hot though 🏜🌵🐪
@crim22
Fax 📠
@alifusion2497
YES
@blackqueencess6747
If u like this kind of music, u should try HELLO BITCHES by CL
@crasshumor872
This would have been an instant viral song in today's age, her music and video was always ahead of her time
@weemzgamez4714
This beat is so damn hard it sounds like it came out today
@johnlancaster9477
And a blessing for us
@IndieCindy3
It didn’t go viral, but it was still a hit. And just because something goes viral doesn’t mean it’s good or that it will have longevity. People still remember this because MIA is amazing and this song is a classic/masterpiece.