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).
Jump In
M.I.A. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, jump in
Zip up my jacket
Put my phone in my pocket
I'm tryna not to lock it
I make a plan
Put it in god's hand
And Jump in to that van
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, jump in
Wake up wake up
Your life on take up
Go thank that maker
Get your life on fleek and take off
You got to keep that shit fine
I gon' make you mine
When I see that border I gon' cross the line
When I see that dream I gon' make it mine
We go we go take off take off
Go hit the sea hit the sea like
Noah's ark illegal
Jump in
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, ju
Jump in, jump in
The lyrics of M.I.A.'s song "Jump In" are about taking risks and seizing opportunities. The song begins with the repetitive phrase "Jump in" which serves as a metaphor for diving into a new experience or taking a chance. The opening lines "Zip up my jacket, put my phone in my pocket" suggest preparing oneself for the journey ahead. The next line "Keep my mind open, I'm tryna not to lock it" suggests being open-minded and receptive to new ideas and experiences.
The song later builds on this theme of risk-taking and seizing opportunities, with lyrics such as "I make a plan, put it in god's hand" implying that preparation and faith can help carve a path towards success. The lyrics "When I see that border I gon' cross the line, when I see that dream I gon' make it mine" suggest that the song's narrator is willing to take risks beyond conventional boundaries in order to achieve their dreams.
Overall, "Jump In" is an uplifting, high-energy song that encourages its listeners to be bold, adventurous, and take risks in the pursuit of their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump in, ju
Encouragement to take the leap into the unknown
Jump in, jump in
Repetition of the encouragement to take the leap into the unknown
Zip up my jacket
Preparing for the journey ahead
Put my phone in my pocket
Taking a break from technology to focus on the moment
Keep my mind open
Being receptive to new experiences
I'm tryna not to lock it
Avoiding becoming closed-minded
I make a plan
Thinking ahead for the journey
Put it in god's hand
Surrendering control to a higher power/destiny
Wake up wake up
Be alert and aware
Your life on take up
Take advantage of the opportunities in life
Go thank that maker
Show gratitude for the blessings in life
Get your life on fleek and take off
Take control of your life and pursue your goals
You got to keep that shit fine
Take care of yourself and maintain a positive outlook
I gon' make you mine
Pursuing a dream or goal relentlessly
When I see that border I gon' cross the line
Not letting anything get in the way of achieving a goal
When I see that dream I gon' make it mine
Pursuing a dream relentlessly
We go we go take off take off
Taking off on an adventure, with excitement and anticipation
Go hit the sea hit the sea like
An analogy for taking on a challenge with confidence
Noah's ark illegal
Challenging the status quo or societal norms
Jump in
Final encouragement to take the leap into the unknown
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM, CHARLES SMITH
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