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).
Matangi
M.I.A. Lyrics
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Immina immina thana thana
Ingana ingana giiina giiina
Matangi, matangi
Immina immina thana thana
Ingana ingana giiina giiina
Matangi, matangi
Somalia Bosnia
Cuba Colombia
Equador Mexico
Butane Morocco
Botswana Ghana
India Serbia
Libya Lebanon
Gambia Namibia
Bali Mali
Chile Malawi
Bequai St Vincent
Trinidad and Norway
China Canada
U.S.A. and U.K
Nepal Nigeria
Ethiopia North Myanmar Panama
Philippines Nicaragua
Palestine and Greece
Peru and France
It's so simple do the dance
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Pretty raw
Get to the floor
Came up listening to war war
Weekend breaks in Singapore
Preach like a priest
And sing like a whore
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
Do you know what I got in store?
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
It's so simple get to the floor
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
It's so simple get to the floor
It's so simple get to the floor
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
Do you know what I got in store?
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
It's so simple get to the floor
It's so simple get to the floor
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
Do you know what I got in store?
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
I'm ice cream
And you're sorbet
They got guns but it points the wrong way
Yeah I'm on it they Cirque De Soleil
They make big sounds with nothing to say
School of fakeness
I'm school of hard knocks
You're here to fool us
I'm here to take shots
Look-alike, copycat
Doppelgänger, fraud
They ain't got nothing on me
Now I'm getting bored
If you're gonna be me you need a manifesto
If you ain't got one you better get one presto
Yeah you got money we sell bootlegs only
When the shit counts our numbers way plenty
We started at the bottom but Drake gets all the credit
Paper route or life route yeah we be ready
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
The lyrics to M.I.A.'s "Matangi" are a combination of simple, repetitive lines and complex references to a range of countries around the world. The chorus, "It's so simple get to the floor," acts as a command to the listener to dance and let go. The verses, however, are where the complexity lies. The names of countries roll off M.I.A.'s tongue in rapid-fire succession, making the song feel like a global call to action. From Somalia to France to Palestine, M.I.A. highlights the diversity of cultures but also the shared sense of rhythm and movement that connects us all. The verses also reference M.I.A.'s own background as an artist who has always skirted the edges of commercial music. She drops lines like "School of fakeness / I'm school of hard knocks" and "If you're gonna be me you need a manifesto" to assert her own authenticity and independent spirit.
The song is an ode to Matangi, the Hindu goddess of music and speech, and by extension, a celebration of the ability of music to bring people together across cultures and borders. The repeated refrain of "Matangi" itself feels like an invocation or chant, one that draws on the spiritual power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so simple get to the floor (x10)
The artist encourages her listeners to dance and enjoy themselves.
Immina immina thana thana
Ingana ingana giiina giiina
Matangi, matangi
Immina immina thana thana
Ingana ingana giiina giiina
Matangi, matangi
Repetitive vocalizations convey the energy and excitement of the music.
Somalia Bosnia
Cuba Colombia
Equador Mexico
Butane Morocco
Botswana Ghana
India Serbia
Libya Lebanon
Gambia Namibia
Bali Mali
Chile Malawi
Bequai St Vincent
Trinidad and Norway
China Canada
U.S.A. and U.K
Nepal Nigeria
Ethiopia North Myanmar Panama
Philippines Nicaragua
Palestine and Greece
Peru and France
Listing a variety of countries suggests the universality of dance music and the artist's global perspective.
Pretty raw
Get to the floor
Came up listening to war war
Weekend breaks in Singapore
Preach like a priest
And sing like a whore
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
Do you know what I got in store?
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
It's so simple get to the floor
The artist has a gritty, edgy style derived from her experiences listening to war music and traveling the world. She is confident and wants to provide more music for people to dance to.
I'm ice cream
And you're sorbet
They got guns but it points the wrong way
Yeah I'm on it they Cirque De Soleil
They make big sounds with nothing to say
The artist compares herself to ice cream and her competition to sorbet, suggesting the quality of her music surpasses others. She also references the absurdity of her critics' weapons pointing in the wrong direction and that they make a lot noise without saying anything meaningful.
School of fakeness
I'm school of hard knocks
You're here to fool us
I'm here to take shots
Look-alike, copycat
Doppelgänger, fraud
They ain't got nothing on me
Now I'm getting bored
The artist emphasizes that she is authentic and has earned her success through real-world experience. Her detractors are fakers, imitators, and frauds with no substance.
If you're gonna be me you need a manifesto
If you ain't got one you better get one presto
Yeah you got money we sell bootlegs only
When the shit counts our numbers way plenty
We started at the bottom but Drake gets all the credit
Paper route or life route yeah we be ready
The artist urges would-be imitators to create their own vision and let their work stand on its own merits. She values authenticity over commercial success and recognizes the hard work and struggle behind artistic achievement.
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Repetition of vocalizations continues to emphasize the energy and intensity of the music.
Lyrics © KYLE EDWARDS PUBLISHING, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID JAMES ANDREW TAYLOR, KYLE COURCEY, MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TAMILAN
CACOPHONY !
@monaomar1
Somalia, Bosnia
Cuba ,Colombia
Equador ,Mexico
Butane ,Morocco
Botswana ,Ghana
India ,Serbia
Libya ,Lebanon
Gambia, Namibia
Bali, Mali
Chile, Malawi
Bequia, St Vincent
Trinidad and Norway
China ,Canada
U.S.A. and U.K
Nepal, Nigeria
Ethiopia North Myanmar Panama
Philippines, Nicaragua
Palestine and Greece
Peru and France
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M.I.A.
It's so simple get to the floor (x10)
Immina immina thana thana
Ingana ingana giiina giiina
Matangi, matangi
Immina immina thana thana
Ingana ingana giiina giiina
Matangi, matangi
Somalia Bosnia
Cuba Colombia
Equador Mexico
Butane Morocco
Botswana Ghana
India Serbia
Libya Lebanon
Gambia Namibia
Bali Mali
Chile Malawi
Bequai St Vincent
Trinidad and Norway
China Canada
U.S.A. and U.K
Nepal Nigeria
Ethiopia North Myanmar Panama
Philippines Nicaragua
Palestine and Greece
Peru and France
It's so simple do the dance
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Pretty raw
Get to the floor
Came up listening to war war
Weekend breaks in Singapore
Preach like a priest
And sing like a whore
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
Do you know what I got in store?
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
It's so simple get to the floor
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
It's so simple get to the floor
It's so simple get to the floor
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
Do you know what I got in store?
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
It's so simple get to the floor
It's so simple get to the floor
Do you want more?
Do you want more?
Do you know what I got in store?
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
I'm ice cream
And you're sorbet
They got guns but it points the wrong way
Yeah I'm on it they Cirque De Soleil
They make big sounds with nothing to say
School of fakeness
I'm school of hard knocks
You're here to fool us
I'm here to take shots
Look-alike, copycat
Doppelgänger, fraud
They ain't got nothing on me
Now I'm getting bored
If you're gonna be me you need a manifesto
If you ain't got one you better get one presto
Yeah you got money we sell bootlegs only
When the shit counts our numbers way plenty
We started at the bottom but Drake gets all the credit
Paper route or life route yeah we be ready
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
Immina immina
@dioneypintor3998
M.I.A. Is like the björk of rap... every song is unique and so different from the other
@luigiiodice3517
YESS! And Bjork herself is a big fan of M.I.A.'s music, so there's that!
@mkshnv831
Her cultural background might help her a bit😂
@stephanieb663
nailed it!
@roasty80
thanks to switch who makes her beats
@reefread1234
shushh. that's disrespectful
@Shola-tg6lv
The fact that she said the Drake line in 2014 is actually pretty impressive. That was years before people started calling him out as a culture vulture.
@avetiq3905
Bro that cultural appropriation crap needs to stop. Let people do what they want and let's mind our businesses
@Shola-tg6lv
@@avetiq3905 Oh I agree bro