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).
Know It Ain
M.I.A. Lyrics
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I already know whats on your mind
I wanna stick around and make you
Understand I didn’t commit crime
But you keep on thinking it’s
In some other chick
Makes me feel I’m better off
Goin' on a trip
In some other bitch
That makes me wanna leave
And never call up 'til I’m rich
What you want come see me
I got bootleg love for free
I got Abdul in a taxi and
He’ll drop you down for free
Natsumi and Tsunami
They make love like origami
They put a flower on the lover
Give it good licky lick what
Good licky lick, good licky lick
We know it ain't right but we do it anyway
I think I wanna get a little active
There’s more to this than being your captive
New directions might need a little practice
I can make it a little less destructive
You putting guards up
Outside my shop
Get me with your swat what
And it don’t it don't stop
You putting guards up
Outside my shop
Get me with your swat what
And it don’t it don't stop
What you want come see me
I got bootleg love for free
I got Abdul in a taxi and
He’ll drop you down for free
Natsumi and Tsunami
They make love like origami
They put a flower on the lover
Give it good licky lick what
Good licky lick, good licky lick
We know it ain't right but we do it anyway
What you want come see me
I got bootleg love for free
I got Abdul in a taxi and
He’ll drop you down for free
Natsumi and Tsunami
They make love like origami
They put a flower on the lover
Give it good licky lick what
Good licky lick, good licky lick
We know it ain't right but we do it anyway
We do it anyway, but we do it anyway
We do it anyway, but we do it anyway
In M.I.A.'s song "Know It Ain't", the singer is addressing a person who seems to doubt her loyalty. M.I.A. claims to already know what is on the person's mind and wants to "stick around and make [them] understand" that she is innocent. However, the person keeps thinking that M.I.A. committed a crime with someone else, "some other chick" or "some other bitch". This causes M.I.A. to want to leave and never come back until she is rich.
The song then transitions into a chorus where M.I.A. sings about offering "bootleg love for free", and mentions the names Abdul, Natsumi, and Tsunami. These individuals are described to make love "like origami", and they "put a flower on the lover" before giving it "good licky lick". The chorus also says "we know it ain't right but we do it anyway", indicating that the actions and relationships described in the song are taboo and perhaps publicly unacceptable.
In the second verse, M.I.A. desires a more active role in the relationship and suggests new directions, but also acknowledges that this may take practice. The verse ends with a repetition of the phrase "You putting guards up outside my shop", which maintains the feeling of being trapped or closed off by the other person's doubts.
Overall, "Know It Ain't" is a song about the complexities and frustrations of a relationship in which one partner is accusatory and the other feels trapped and misunderstood. The song also explores taboo love, including same-sex relationships, and the pressure to conform to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take the time to tell you
I am going to express myself in a manner that opens up conversation and communication without any assumptions.
I already know whats on your mind
I am acknowledging that I am already aware of what you are thinking.
I wanna stick around and make you
I want to stay and change your mind about your perception of me.
Understand I didn’t commit crime
I want to clarify that I did not do anything wrong.
But you keep on thinking it’s
However, you continue to blame me for the wrongdoing.
In some other chick
You believe that someone else is responsible for the problem.
Makes me feel I’m better off
This thought process makes me believe that it is best for me to leave the situation.
Goin' on a trip
I want to escape from the situation to clear my mind.
You keep on thinking it’s
You continue to assume that someone else is responsible for the problem.
In some other bitch
You believe that another individual is the reason for the issue.
That makes me wanna leave
This mindset is pushing me away from the situation.
And never call up 'til I’m rich
I do not plan on contacting you until I am financially stable.
What you want come see me
If you are interested, please come see me.
I got bootleg love for free
I have a non-traditional type of love to offer for no cost.
I got Abdul in a taxi and
I can provide you with a ride from Abdul, who is a taxi driver I know.
He’ll drop you down for free
Abdul will not charge you a fare for the ride.
Natsumi and Tsunami
These are two people that enjoy creating origami.
They make love like origami
They have a unique way of being intimate with each other.
They put a flower on the lover
During intimacy, they use origami to create something special for their partner.
Give it good licky lick what
They want to make the experience pleasurable for each other.
Good licky lick, good licky lick
They want to make the experience pleasurable for each other.
We know it ain't right but we do it anyway
We are aware that our actions are not acceptable in society, but we still choose to do them.
I think I wanna get a little active
I want to become more involved and active in this situation.
There’s more to this than being your captive
Being a prisoner to your thoughts and opinions is not the only aspect of this issue.
New directions might need a little practice
New resolutions will take some time to become comfortable with.
I can make it a little less destructive
I can attempt to make the situation less harmful.
You putting guards up
You are being defensive and distrustful.
Outside my shop
You are being cautious and hesitant near my property.
Get me with your swat what
You are aggressively trying to control the situation.
And it don’t it don't stop
Your actions have not stopped.
We do it anyway, but we do it anyway
We still engage in unacceptable behavior, but we still choose to do it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: Martin "Doc" McKinney, Mathangi Arulpragasam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Let me take the time to tell you
I already know whats on your mind
I wanna stick around and make you
Understand I didn’t commit crime
But you keep on thinking it’s
In some other chick
Makes me feel I’m better off
Goin' on a trip
You keep on thinking it’s
In some other bitch
That makes me wanna leave
And never call up 'til I’m rich
What you want come see me
I got bootleg love for free
I got Abdul in a taxi and
He’ll drop you down for free
Natsumi and Tsunami
They make love like origami
They put a flower on the lover
Give it good licky lick what
Good licky lick, good licky lick
We know it ain't right but we do it anyway
I think I wanna get a little active
There’s more to this than being your captive
New directions might need a little practice
I can make it a little less destructive
You putting guards up
Outside my shop
Get me with your swat what
And it don’t it don't stop
You putting guards up
Outside my shop
Get me with your swat what
And it don’t it don't stop
[Interlude]
Ay, ay, ay
[Hook]
[Outro]
We do it anyway, but we do it anyway [x2]
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[Verse 1]
Let me take the time to tell you
I already know whats on your mind
I wanna stick around and make you
Understand I didn’t commit crime
But you keep on thinking it’s
In some other chick
Makes me feel I’m better off
Goin' on a trip
You keep on thinking it’s
In some other bitch
That makes me wanna leave
And never call up 'til I’m rich
[Hook]
What you want come see me
I got bootleg love for free
I got Abdul in a taxi and
He’ll drop you down for free
Natsumi and Tsunami
They make love like origami
They put a flower on the lover
Give it good licky lick what
Good licky lick, good licky lick
We know it ain't right but we do it anyway
[Verse 2]
I think I wanna get a little active
There’s more to this than being your captive
New directions might need a little practice
I can make it a little less destructive
You putting guards up
Outside my shop
Get me with your swat what
And it don’t it don't stop
You putting guards up
Outside my shop
Get me with your swat what
And it don’t it don't stop
@samuellong6984
For 3 years. I’ve studied MIA and her music. And I can honestly say. She is quite. Remarkable. The best of you will
@usagischoppa3279
I’ve listened to her since i was in pre-k, starting with paper planes, and my love for her only grew (I’m 19).
@samuellong6984
@@usagischoppa3279 when I first heard MIA I WAS HOOKED. Period. Hardcore fan ever since she’s my favorite artist I own nearly 20 shirts familiar with nearly every song ❤️💃🏽🎤
@brandon-mi3vh
i remember this song randomly started playing on my phone on full volume in my 6th grade spanish class
@brownskindragon
Everytime I come back to this song I’m so sad she ain’t do a conceptual,over produced, music video. This song is so damn beautiful man😭💔
@zitorage
LISTENED to the whole album, gotta say the whole thing is hot chilli maaan. ITs so F** guud. I sent it to all my friends and family, a handful already preordered off Amazon the CD. Every song and every sound is beyond and just so crazy put together layered out nicely - cant help but appreciate she did it all on her own.
This song in particular has just a wavy flow to it, it makes me go back to it nonstop. Also it makes me want to listen to Sexodus, then Exodus in that order lol.
MIA maaaad repspect for you. Trying to spread your love wherever I go.
@jaisirikoli1623
zitorage hi
@scriberothchild5335
This song should have been a radio hit
@otonielmedrano2425
I think this is my fav of all album
@maywalker3713
If this song were a person it would be the most sensual gangsta!