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).
Exodus
M.I.A. Lyrics
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If you got swag, fuck with us
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Truly what I see is all I keep
When I help 'em you say broke in
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
How come all this drama's still trending
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
New frontier I got news from there
Let's sail it to a new frequency
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
Bring your homie with transparency
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
Just switch your light on
when we hit the streets truly what I see is all I keep
My sights are set in higher times
And my eyes can see in 3D
Make it bright and I see 360
I can get you, but you can't get me
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
I got a new want from over there
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
As you're living out whose fantasy
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
And it's two in the afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
And we're running on a force that's true
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
Or fall for the point of view
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
What d'you want it all for?
What d'you want it all for?
The lyrics to M.I.A.'s song Exodus paints a picture of a future where material possessions and status hold less value than they do in the present day. The opening verse introduces a group of "sexy girls" who are attractive based on their "swag," rather than their clothing. The chorus asks the listener why they want to have it all, what they want it for, and questions the value of possessions in the first place. The second verse references sailing to a "new frequency" and leaving behind old ways of thinking. The bridge talks about the future being "two in the afternoon" in a hopeful sense, and the song ends by asking one final time what the listener wants it all for.
The theme of Exodus is about moving beyond the materialistic and shallow society of today and the constant pressure to accumulate wealth and status. M.I.A. is making a statement that there is a better way to live - where we don't define ourselves by our possessions but instead place value on things like transparency, positivity and honesty. The repeated question "what do you want it all for?" is a call to action- to think about our desires and reassess what's truly important. The song also touches on themes like identity, exploration of self and the need to break free from societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wanna come with the sexy girls
Are you interested in joining us, the sexy girls?
If you got swag, fuck with us
If you have confidence and style, join us and be a part of our crew
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
Are you interested in being part of a movement or cause, and riding towards that goal like a crusader?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
You don't need to wear expensive designer clothes, especially those associated with Christian Dior
My blood type is no negative
My blood type is O-negative, a universal blood type that can help anyone in need
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
But I'm sure that I am involved in something that has significant purpose and depth
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Turn on the lights when we have sex together
Truly what I see is all I keep
Only what I actually observe and experience is what I hold onto and retain
I see you stacked chicks their views are blocked in
I notice that the girls who have bodies some people consider desirable, are limited in their thinking and perspective
When I help 'em you say broke in
When I try to help them expand their thinking, you label me as interfering and entitled
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
I see that you feel trapped or stuck, but you accuse me of not giving you an opportunity to change your circumstances
How come all this drama's still trending
Why is this unnecessary conflict and negativity still popular and prevalent?
Baby you can have it all
You can achieve everything you want
Tell me what for
But what is the purpose of accumulating so much wealth or success?
New frontier I got news from there
I have information from a new unexplored area or opportunity
Let's sail it to a new frequency
Let's explore and embrace this idea or opportunity together
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
I have moved on from the past and its superficialities
Bring your homie with transparency
Bring your friend along honestly and without deceit
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
But I'm sure that there is more to the darkness than what meets the eye
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Just let your true self shine when we are out in public
My sights are set in higher times
My goals and aspirations are set on a brighter future
And my eyes can see in 3D
And I can see things from multiple perspectives
Make it bright and I see 360
When everything is clear and positive, I can see everything in full circle
I can get you, but you can't get me
I understand you, but you don't understand me
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
Money and luxury in different parts of the world
I got a new want from over there
I have discovered a new desire from a faraway place
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
You can relax and take pleasure in simple pleasures
As you're living out whose fantasy
As you're living the dream of someone else
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Both the daytime and nighttime have significant meaning
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
The intensity of life in the streets makes it difficult to remain calm and collected
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
I'm trying to improve and better myself
And it's two in the afternoon
And it's early afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
We are already prepared and we have a large support team
And we're running on a force that's true
And we are being propelled forward by something that is genuine and powerful
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
We are not intimidated by your outward appearance or superficial possessions
Or fall for the point of view
Or blindly accept someone else's opinion
What d'you want it all for?
What is the purpose of you wanting to obtain everything?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLO MONTAGNESE, MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, CHAUNCEY HOLLIS, MARTIN MCKINNEY, DAVE TAYLOR, ABEL TESFAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Come on this exodus
[Verse 1]
Do you want to come on this exodus?
If you got swag, fuck with us
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Truly what I see is all I keep
I see you stacked chicks their views are blocked in
When I help 'em you say broke in
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
How come all this drama's still trending
[Hook]
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
[Verse 2]
New frontier I got news from there
Let's sail it to a new frequency
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
Bring your homie with transparency
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Truly what I see is all I keep
My sights are set in higher times
And my eyes can see in 3D
Make it bright and I see 360
I can get you, but you can't get me
[Hook]
[Hook 2]
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
[Verse 3]
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
I got a new want from over there
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
As you're living out whose fantasy
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
And it's two in the afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
And we're running on a force that's true
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
Or fall for the point of view
[Hook]
[Hook 2]
[Outro]
What d'you want it all for?
What d'you want it all for?
@brizuelasergio
M.I.A collaborating with The Weeknd before it was cool, jeez this girl is always one or two steps ahead in the game
@561hz4
Baagoat its called a sampling the song my guy
@dannymadison6335
@@ChrisSerpas1 mmmmmmm no
@abdizzll
Always a trend maker instead of follower
@Shola-tg6lv
She even called out Drake for being a culture vulture before it was cool to say. All the way back in 2014
@THEWORLDOFGAMING999
Exodus: Do you wanna come on this exodus?
Sexodus: Do you wanna come on thi sexodus?
@adenbuford7396
M.I.A. is a timeless musician. This still pumps 10 years later.
@peterpretzington9669
I'm attracted to this beautiful woman not only because she's (yes, attractive) but also cause her music is really dope and multi-layered and taps a pulse that speaks to lots of us.
@DillaDawg88
Same here
@peterpretzington9669
@@lociththesaint77 yes please