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).
Dollar
M.I.A. Lyrics
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From a town
That's all ya need to know
Lolita was a man-eater
Clocked him like a taxi meter
Fuck gold, she was platinum digger
Visa, then a plane ride to ya
Peace out, she'll kill you like Uma
She skipped away to the shop
She found she didn't have enough
She clocked him lookin' right at her
And sucked on a lollipop
She skipped away to the shop
And she found she didn't have enough
She clocked him lookin' right at her
And sucked on a lollipop
China Girl grew up to be a big girl
Had her sights set on a bigger world
Dial-a-Bride from Sri Lanka
Found herself a Yorkshire banker
Need a Visa
Got with a geezer
Need some money
Paid him with a knees-up
Year later, started to ease-up
Got her own way, shouted out, "See ya"
She skipped away to the shop
She found she didn't have enough
She clocked him looking right at her
And sucked on a lollipop
She skipped away to the shop
And she found she didn't have enough
She clocked him lookin' right at her
And sucked on a lollipop
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh-oh oh
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh-oh oh
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
What can I get for 10 dollar?
Everything you want
And what can I get for 10 dollar?
Anything you want
Yeah, what can I get for 10 dollar?
Everyting you want
Yeah, what can I get for 10 dollar?
Anything you want
What can I get for 10 dollar?
Anyting you want
And what can I get for 10 dollar?
Anyting you want
Yeah, what can I get for 10 dollar?
Anyting you want
Yeah, what can I get for 10 dollar?
Anyting you want
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh-oh oh
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh-oh oh
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh-oh oh
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, oh-oh oh
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey
Uh-oh uh-oh uh-oh, hey hey (ah)
(Ah, ah)
(Ah, ah)
(Ah, ah)
The song "10 Dollar" by M.I.A. tells the story of two women, China Girl and Lolita. China Girl is introduced as a little girl from a small town, and Lolita is described as a man-eater who "clocked him like a taxi meter" and was a "platinum digger" who shook her ass and made moves on movers. The lyrics suggest that both women have used their sexual prowess to get what they want in life.
Later in the song, China Girl grows up and has her sights set on a bigger world. She finds a Yorkshire banker through Dial-a-Bride from Sri Lanka and pays him with a "knees-up" for a visa and the money she needs. Eventually, she gets her own way and shouts out "See ya." The song ends with the repeated chorus, asking what can be purchased for $10 and stating that anything and everything can be obtained for that amount.
Overall, the song comments on the commodification of women and the power dynamics that exist in relationships. It portrays women as both victims and manipulators, using their sexuality to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
China Girl is a little girl
China Girl is a naive and innocent girl from a small town
From a town
This is all we need to know about her background
Lolita was a man-eater
Lolita was a woman who sexualized men and used them for her own gain
Clocked him like a taxi meter
She assessed the man's worth and took advantage of him in the same way that a taxi meter counts up the fare
Fuck gold, she was platinum digger
She was not interested in gold diggers, only men with a lot of money
Shakin' ass, makin' moves on a mover
She was actively seeking out men who could move her up in society
Visa, then a plane ride to ya
If a man had money and could provide her with a visa, she would fly to be with him
Peace out, she'll kill you like Uma
She would move on easily if a man couldn't provide for her, leaving him to die like Uma Thurman's enemies in Kill Bill
She skipped away to the shop
China Girl went to the store
She found she didn't have enough
She did not have enough money to buy what she wanted
She clocked him lookin' right at her
She noticed a man staring at her
And sucked on a lollipop
She confidently showed off her sexuality to the man, playing with a lollipop in her mouth
China Girl grew up to be a big girl
China girl grew into adulthood and became more experienced in the ways of the world
Had her sights set on a bigger world
She desired to move beyond her small town roots and be part of the larger world
Dial-a-Bride from Sri Lanka
She used a mail-order bride service to find a partner
Found herself a Yorkshire banker
She found a wealthy partner from Yorkshire
Need a Visa
She needed a visa to leave her small town and travel to be with her partner
Got with a geezer
She found an older man to be with
Need some money
She needed money to achieve her goals
Paid him with a knees-up
She used her sexuality to get him to give her money
Year later, started to ease-up
After many years of using men for her benefit, she started to relax a little bit
Got her own way, shouted out, 'See ya'
Finally, she achieved her own success and proudly announced to her past lovers that she no longer needed them
What can I get for 10 dollar?
A question about what is available for purchase with ten dollars
Everything you want
There are many things available for purchase with ten dollars
Anything you want
There are no limits to what can be purchased with ten dollars
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Richard X, Mathangi Arulpragasam
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