Caps Lock
M.I.A. Lyrics

What's around me?
MIA is questioning her surroundings and what is happening in her life.

Liquid washed down my throat like soap, yeah
She is consuming something that impacts her like soap, while referring to something unpleasant.

I don't wanna think about the shit that's warped
MIA wants to avoid dwelling on negative things that are distorted.

But I don't wanna be deep on this beat
MIA does not want to delve too deeply into the subject matter of the song.

And I can't fucking let go of whats around me
She cannot ignore or forget what is happening in her life, despite her discomfort with it.

Cap locks are still on when I log off to sleep
She is fixated on something and cannot let it go, even when she is not actively engaged with it.

My baby stays awake for every dream i try to keep
MIA is worried about her child interrupting the things she wants to achieve.

No matter what they say, I'll carry on thinking this way
MIA will continue to stick to her own beliefs, regardless of any outside opinions or criticism.

I oversee my life and whats happened to me
MIA feels in control of her life and what she has experienced, despite any external circumstances.

Yeah, my left side is my right side / If its vice versa I'm still the same side
She is unshakeable in her identity, no matter how it may be perceived or interpreted by others.

Stay until it gets better / I never trust a letter / When it don't write, don't matter / I just got a knew one
MIA is determined to persist through difficult times, regardless of the opinions of others or the form of communication they use.

I don't wanna get lost on your screen / except when its hit by big sunbeam / I want you to know my thought stream / That's why I'm always trying to stay in my dream
MIA does not want to lose her true self to the distractions and influences of the digital world, and instead wants to stay true to her own thoughts and ideas.