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).
Haters
M.I.A. Lyrics
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Just sitting back behind they keyboards steady plenty doubting
Claiming that they know a single bit of history
You don't know a motherfucking thing about this beast
Hey buddy man I really do appreciate the views
Don't matter watch your saying, i just keep on flaming roofs
Every single fucking song i kill is living proof
That I'm about to be the banger playing in your kids rooms
I don't play with fuckin snakes and shit
I keep my grass real low so I can see you plottin BITCH
You must of all forgot that I have ears in every stitch
I got them birdies chirpin you ain't no safer then a snitch
My advice to you is duck cause I am slingin hits
I take care of all my people, you just fake commit
I'm sick of all these two faced scumbags that I'm runnin with
Mix that with these hometown haters and I'm fucking pissed
You are just another hometown hater
Only hollar when you see i have paper
I don't got the fuckin time for the waivers
To all you traitors i will not cater
Hold up hold up hold up got another spot to blow up
I drive myself so crazy thinkin I'm the problem know what?
I keep it real an honest, ya'll just mad that you ain't on it
Ya'll Hated me in school but now you vibin cause I'm polished
I flipped the script and I'm the teacher you are hooked on phonics
It's funny how that works cause ya'll were cool but now your garbage
Doin nothin with your lives but talkin shit
And slappin wives, get drunk at bars, and gettin high
Keep smokin meth , and I'm gone' fly on fly on fly on by
Ya'll ain't gone see me I'm on 9
These clouds are too high and I'm steady focused on my climb
Just copt a couple features that will have you blow your mind
I'll pull the trigger for you bitches cause this shit is fire
The boogey man won't even come out cause i'm snatchin lives
He's too afraid that he's gone be the one to catch my eye
I am the reaper and my lyrics are a deadly scythe
Don't come to me no more, I caught you in your fuckin lies
In M.I.A.'s song Haters, she speaks directly to someone, inviting them to go on a journey of self-discovery and growth with her. The first verse shows M.I.A. waiting for someone outside, ready to join them on a journey that may not be clear, but she's willing to follow them nonetheless. She knows that people might think they're crazy, but she's ready to take the risk with them. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm on my way ready to change and it's okay," emphasizing that change is necessary even if it's scary.
The second verse shows M.I.A. trying to get to know the other person more intimately, asking them to open up about their thoughts and feelings. She acknowledges that she doesn't really know them yet, but is willing to see it all through. Again, M.I.A. emphasizes that she knows the journey won't be easy, but she's ready to face it with this person by her side.
Overall, the song speaks to the importance of taking risks and embracing change, even if it's uncomfortable or uncertain. M.I.A. seems to be encouraging the other person (and perhaps herself) to let go of past inhibitions or fears and embrace a journey of growth and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be waiting outside
I will wait for you outside.
Just tell me when it feels right
Let me know when you're ready.
Let them say that we're out our mind
People may think we're crazy, but we don't care.
The journey is unclear
We don't know where we're going, but we're in it together.
But I don't want to be here
I am ready for change and new experiences.
Say the word we don't have much time
Let's not waste time, we need to act quickly.
I know I seem insane but you are the same
We may be seen as crazy, but we understand each other.
Ready to change
We are both open to new possibilities and experiences.
I'll go everywhere with you
We will face the journey together, no matter where it takes us.
Oh I'm on my way ready to change and it's okay
I am prepared for transformation and it's okay with me.
Oh you know what they say haters going to hate
Some people will always criticize and judge, but we won't let that stop us.
I don't really know you
We may not know each other well, but we have a connection.
I bet that you're the same too
I believe that you also have a desire for change and adventure.
But I'm going to see it all through
I am committed to seeing our journey through to the end.
Tell me what you thinking
Share your thoughts and feelings with me.
Everything you're feeling
Let me know how you're really feeling.
Because you know it's just me and you
We are in this together, and no one else matters.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jonathan Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
andréa
great quality and love MIA as a blond <3
andréa
@SlickWillHermsted too bad for you
SlickWillHermsted
@sonofab33ch I don't.