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).
Believer
M.I.A. Lyrics
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Make the future
強い意志が
世界へと 広がって 繋がって
キミと change the world
どんなに力ずくで
這いつくばらされても
"当たり前" だと謂われても
"納得できないんだ" って
心が叫ぶ
見上げれば 遥か 天高く
(道さえないけれど)
それでも キミと一緒なら踏み出せるよ
本気なら傷つかないわけないでしょ
痛みに耐えた 一歩を記せ
駆け上がれ to the heaven
Change the future
強い意志が
世界へと 広がって 繋がって
未来を変えるよ
掴み取れ get the heaven
Make the future
一人じゃない
今だから 夢だって 叶うって
信じられるんだ
キミとなら どんな困難も
乗り越えてゆけるから
Let's change the world
遠回りした日々の
悔し涙が明日の
トビラを開く鍵だ
声を上げなきゃ届かない
がんじがらめの現状を
断ち切ってゆけ
目が眩むほど 遠い夢に
(必死に手を伸ばして)
想いがリンクして 加速する運命
泥の混ざった汗を拭って 僕ら
新たな 今日の 一歩を記す
駆け抜けろ to the heaven
Change the future
この声が
届くまで 立ち上がって 這い上がって
世界を変えるよ
信じ抜けget the heaven
Make the future
"諦めない"
この叫び 何度だって 解き放って
突き進んでく
キミとならどんな逆境も
打ち勝ってゆけるから
Let's change the world
誰にも 隠してた気持ち
出逢って 結びゆくキズナ
想いの連鎖が 心を震わせて
"大丈夫だ" って "踏み出せ" って
僕らを突き動かす
駆け上がれto the heaven
Change the future
強い意志が
世界へと 広がって 繋がって
未来を変えるよ
掴み取れ get the heaven
Make the future
一人じゃない
今だから 夢だって 叶うって
信じられるんだ
キミとなら どんな困難も
乗り越えてゆけるから
Let's change the world
The song "Believer" by M.I.A is an anthem about self-belief, determination, and the power to change the world. The lyrics encourage people to never give up and continue to strive for their dreams, even when faced with obstacles. The song expresses the importance of having a strong will and mindset to create a positive change in the world as individuals and as a collective.
Throughout the song, M.I.A highlights the struggles and challenges that one may face along the way, but emphasizes that those experiences can be used as motivation to keep moving forward. The chorus "Make the future, Change the future" serves as a call to action, encouraging people to take control of their lives and have faith in their abilities. The song's bridge further emphasizes the power of unity and coming together to create a positive change in the world.
Overall, "Believer" is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to have confidence in themselves and their ability to change the world. It is a reminder that anything is possible with the right mindset and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
駆け上がれ to the heaven
Run up to heaven
Make the future
Create the future
強い意志が
Strong will
世界へと 広がって 繋がって
Spread and connect to the world
キミと change the world
Change the world with you
どんなに力ずくで
No matter how much force
這いつくばらされても
Even if you are knocked down
この想いは消せない
This feeling cannot be erased
当たり前だと謂われても
Even if it's said to be obvious
納得できないんだって
I still can't accept it
心が叫ぶ
My heart screams
見上げれば 遥か 天高く
If you look up, it's far up in the sky
(道さえないけれど)
(Even though there is no path)
それでも キミと一緒なら踏み出せるよ
Still, if I'm with you, I can take a step forward
本気なら傷つかないわけないでしょ
If you're serious, you can't avoid getting hurt
痛みに耐えた 一歩を記せ
Record the step endured the pain
未来を変えるよ
Change the future
掴み取れ get the heaven
Grab and take the heaven
一人じゃない
You're not alone
今だから 夢だって 叶うって
Because it's now, dreams can come true
信じられるんだ
I believe
どんな困難も
Any difficulty
乗り越えてゆけるから
Because we can overcome them
Let's change the world
Let's change the world
遠回りした日々の
Days of detour
悔し涙が明日の
Regretful tears are tomorrow's
トビラを開く鍵だ
Key to unlock the door
声を上げなきゃ届かない
If you don't raise your voice, it won't be heard
がんじがらめの現状を
The current situation that is tied up
断ち切ってゆけ
Cut it off and move forward
目が眩むほど 遠い夢に
In a dream that is so far away that it makes your eyes dizzy
(必死に手を伸ばして)
(Desperately reaching out)
想いがリンクして 加速する運命
Fate that accelerates as our feelings link
泥の混ざった汗を拭って 僕ら
We wipe the sweat mixed with mud
新たな 今日の 一歩を記す
Remember the step of today, which is new
掴み取れ get the heaven
Grab and take the heaven
この声が
This voice
届くまで 立ち上がって 這い上がって
Stand up and climb until it reaches
信じ抜けget the heaven
Believe and grab the heaven
諦めない
Don't give up
この叫び 何度だって 解き放って
Let out this scream as many times as you want
突き進んでく
Keep pushing forward
誰にも 隠してた気持ち
Feelings that were hidden from everyone
出逢って 結びゆくキズナ
Bonds that connect when we meet
想いの連鎖が 心を震わせて
The chain of feelings shakes our hearts
大丈夫だ って 踏み出せ って
It's okay, take a step forward
僕らを突き動かす
It motivates us
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Written by: Mio Aoyama, Hirofumi Hibino
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