Freedun
M.I.A. Lyrics

Bass bass, bass bass
Introduction to the song, emphasizing the presence of heavy bass sounds

I'm a swagger man
Confidence and pride in personal style and uniqueness

Rolling in my swagger van
Traveling in a vehicle that represents the swagger and style of the individual

From the People's Republic Of Swaggerstan
A fictitious place that embodies swagger and personal style

Freek da da da dum Free dum Free da da da dum Free du dum Free da da da dum Free du dum I'm M.I.A., ay
Chorus of the song that repeats the word 'free' as a symbol of liberation, with the artist's name mentioned at the end

I don't need any audition
Self-sufficiency and independence in career pursuits

I just got my own little mission
Having a personal vision and goal to achieve

It grew bigger than a politician
The mission surpassed the ambitions of a politician

Yeah, history is just a competition
Reference to the competitive nature of history, with individuals and nations vying for superiority

Do you wanna sign my petition?
Invitation for others to support the artist and their mission

It's for the people with dedication
The petition is aimed towards individuals with commitment and perseverance

Some people fuck it up, take vacations
Acknowledgement of individuals who fall short in their dedication, and instead prioritize leisure activities

Refugees learn about patience
Recognition of the challenges faced by refugees, and the virtue of patience in overcoming adversity

Sometimes, I have many visions
The artist has multiple ideas and goals to pursue

I don't even need a religion
No reliance on a particular faith or belief system

I'm a new frontier on horizons
Pioneering and innovative in personal pursuits

Yeah, I sail this ship to the thousands
Leading and inspiring large groups of individuals

Even aliens see the presentation
Metaphorical reference to the artist's wide-reaching influence and appeal

Yeah, tune up the dial on the station
Encouragement to increase the attention and exposure for the artist's work

And think of me sort of like Tarzan And I'm swinging this beat, salvation
Comparing oneself to the heroic and adventurous character of Tarzan, and using music as a savior of sorts

All the stars are still shining But you're the only one I see I can feel when your heart beats, yeah Babe, you can't keep your eyes off me
References to a romantic interest, with the artist being the center of attention and affection

Download it on the DVD, download it on the phone If you don't catch it, then baby I'm gone Send me your money, and I'll send you my song What you get is perfect, it took me life-long
Describing the process of purchasing and experiencing the artist's work, with a focus on quality and high standards

Lara Croft is soft when it comes to my stuff She’s made up, I’m real, that's enough Dinosaurs died out and I'm still strong A little bit of fun, yeah, I don't see it wrong
Boasting about superiority and endurance compared to fictional characters or extinct creatures, and defending the enjoyment of life's pleasures

For something so good, yeah, I've waited too long I rate that button just to play you this song Whose world is this, the world is mine, so bring it on
Expressing eagerness and anticipation for others to experience the artist's work, and claiming ownership and control over their own success and destiny

Freek da da da dum Free dum Freek da da da dum Free du dum Freek da da da dum Free dum
Repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the word 'free'

I've gotta sing my song tonight And you gotta sing my song tonight Tonight you're gonna sing my song You gonna sing my song tonight
Insistence on sharing and performing their music with others

Ee-ah-ah-ah, ee-ah-ah Ee-ah-ah-ah-ah, ee-ah-ah (It's M.I.A.) Ee-ah-ah-ah, ee-ah-ah Ee-ah-ah-ah-ah, ee-ah-ah Aah, oh, I'm M.I.A., eh Are you gonna sing my song? Oh, oh, oh (bass bass) Are you gonna sing my song
Closing section of the song, including vocalizations and repetition of the question about singing the artist's song