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).
Overdrive
M.I.A. Lyrics
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Girl say, girl say, girl say, boy say, girl say, boy say, girl say, boy say
In the car, in the car, in the car, out the car, in the car, out the car, in the car, out the car
I'm stylin', stylin', ravin', ravin', stylin', ravin', stylin', ravin'
Overdrive
Overfly
Overdrive
Overdrive
Overfly
Overdrive
Overfly
When I was young my style was so different
I had already begun even 'fore I hit London
My.... (???)... had the boys with the toy gun
But I already had real ones
So I found new ways for me to have fun
Girl say, girl say, girl say, boy say, girl say, boy say, girl say, boy say
In the car, in the car, in the car, out the car, in the car, out the car, in the car, out the car
I'm stylin', stylin', ravin', ravin', stylin', ravin', stylin', ravin'
We don't make the money on the violence
That's why we don't do the silence
The lyrics of M.I.A.'s song Overdrive reflect her unique style and perspective on life. The repetition of "girl say, boy say" followed by "in the car, out the car" creates a sense of urgency and restlessness. It is as if the singer is constantly moving, never staying in one place. The words "stylin'" and "ravin'" add to the sense of movement and energy, as if the singer is always in motion, always pushing forward.
The next lines, "When I was young my style was so different, I had already begun even 'fore I hit London" suggest that the singer has had a strong sense of self and style from a young age. She has always been unique and ahead of her time, even before she arrived in the cosmopolitan city of London. The line "My...had the boys with the toy gun, but I already had real ones" suggests that M.I.A. has always been tough and unafraid, even in dangerous situations. She has always known how to take care of herself and protect herself from harm.
The final lines of the song, "We don't make the money on the violence, that's why we don't do the silence" are a powerful statement on the state of the world. The singer sees the violence and aggression that surrounds her, but she chooses to avoid it. She recognizes that there is no profit in violence and chaos, and she chooses to live her life differently, to find a different path. In this way, the song is an anthem for individuality and self-expression, encouraging people to be true to themselves and to reject the violence and aggression that often dominate society.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl say, girl say, girl say, boy say, girl say, boy say, girl say, boy say
Repetition of phrases said by a group of girls and boys in different orders.
In the car, in the car, in the car, out the car, in the car, out the car, in the car, out the car
Describes the movement of getting in and out of a car multiple times.
I'm stylin', stylin', ravin', ravin', stylin', ravin', stylin', ravin'
Proudly stating that she is dressing in her own style and enjoying life to the fullest.
Overdrive
Repeating the word 'overdrive' to emphasize her energetic and lively personality.
Overfly
Repeating the word 'overfly' to showcase her confidence and determination to reach new heights.
When I was young my style was so different
Reflecting on the early days of her life when her style was unique.
I had already begun even 'fore I hit London
Asserting that she was already developing her style before she even arrived in London.
My.... (???)... had the boys with the toy gun
Implies that she had something (probably some skills) that other boys envied.
But I already had real ones
Confessing that she owned real guns to protect herself and gain respect.
So I found new ways for me to have fun
Indicating that she didn't rely on weapons anymore but used her creativity to enjoy life.
We don't make the money on the violence
Explaining that she doesn't earn money by using violence as many assume.
That's why we don't do the silence
Stating that she won't stay quiet about her past but rather speak out against it.
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SuperRobertoClemente
This was her masterpiece, mixtape or not. Her purest distillation, pure rave, relentless, and STILL political as fuck.
@cherryblue7679
MIA RUN SO ARCA CAN WALK
@nussbaum73
we don't make that money on the violence, that's why we don't need the silence m.i.a., hands down, is a genius
@Luis-ov8eq
100 Gecs eat your heart out.
@boobyqueen
oooooh my goodness this is a certified Touhou hijack
@yonderdome
i really wanna know why m.i.a sampled IOSYS....im so curious
@jubblyJUBBLYyes
I cant believe she's even picked up on this IOSYS
@catdaddy3939
I cant find an MIA song I don't like....and this fuckin song rocks hard.
@EspacoDoLuke
best song of vicki leekx
@avedic
She should do a song with Animal Collective. They both definitely have a similar approach to music...they both make music that sounds like it's from 20 years in the future.