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).
One for the Head Skit
M.I.A. Lyrics
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One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
One for the head and two for the beat
(Give me something to do!)
In M.I.A.'s song "One for the Head Skit," she utilizes a play on words to address the concept of drugs and music. The phrase "one for the head" is slang for taking drugs, while "two for the beat" signifies the importance of the rhythm of the music. The lyrics indicate that the listener should take one drug to alter their state of mind and two to fully immerse themselves in the music.
M.I.A's subversive lyrics have often made statements about counterculture and challenging societal norms. The song's message, when taken literally, encourages drug use, but it can also be seen as a metaphor for the transformative power of music. By taking one drug, a person's perceptions change and they are able to fully appreciate the depth and complexity of the music. The second drug enhances that experience even further.
In summary, M.I.A.'s "One for the Head Skit" is a powerful commentary on drug culture and the importance of music in our lives. The song is an innovative and thought-provoking examination of how our experiences with substances can shape our emotional connections to the things we love.
Line by Line Meaning
One for the head and two for the beat
I need one thing to focus on and two things to keep me moving forward
I'm M.I.A. and I'm puttin' you to bed
I'm M.I.A. and I'm in charge of the situation
While you're asleep, I'm gonna paint you red
While you're not paying attention, I'm going to make an impact on you
With a bucket full of blood, hear what I said
I have something important to say, pay attention
You just fell asleep and you shitted the bed
You let your guard down and made a mess
You got no choice but to stay here instead
You're stuck dealing with the situation
One for the head and two for the beat
I need one thing to focus on and two things to keep me moving forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM
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