There are five known artists under this name:

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).

SUPER TIGHT
M.I.A. Lyrics

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Got my shit down super tight
Got my shit down super tight
Got my shit down super tight
Boy you better be good tonight
cuz I'm out there struttin' my shit tonight
you better be big boy kryptonite
Cuz' I got I got I got
My shit down super tight

Got my shit on super tight
Boy you better be good tonight
Cuz I'm out there struttin' my shit tonight
Got my shit down super tight
Got my shit down super tight
Step by step you could lose your mind
Step by step you could lose your mind
Step by step you could lose your mind
Step by step you could lose your mind
Boy you better be good tonight
cuz I'm out there struttin' my shit tonight
you better be big boy kryptonite
Cuz I got my shit down super tight
Packin em boots or workin the night
() lover do you right
Cuz I keep it super Hype
Cuz I keep it super Hype
Cuz I keep it super Hype

Cuz I keep it super Hype
Vicki Leekx ..Leak Me..

Overall Meaning

M.I.A.'s "Super Tight" is a song about confidence, self-assurance, and the power that comes with being well put-together. The repetitive chorus, "Got my shit down super tight," serves as a mantra for the singer to remind herself, as well as her listeners, of her unwavering confidence. The opening lines of the song emphasize the importance of being ready, prepared, and on top of one's game, as she says, "Boy, you better be good tonight, cause I'm out there struttin' my shit tonight."

As the song progresses, M.I.A. continues to assert her dominance and control over both herself and her environment. The line "Step by step, you could lose your mind" warns against the dangers of getting too caught up in one's own head, but M.I.A. is quick to remind us that she has everything under control. The repeated use of the phrase "super hype" serves to emphasize M.I.A.'s intense energy and excitement, as well as her belief in the power of positive thinking.

Overall, "Super Tight" is a song about the importance of being prepared, confident, and in control in order to navigate the world with power and ease. Through her repetition and assertive language, M.I.A. conveys a sense of self-assurance and fearlessness that inspires her listeners to do the same.

Line by Line Meaning

Got my shit down super tight
I am fully prepared and ready for whatever comes my way

Boy you better be good tonight
I expect you to perform well and satisfy me tonight

cuz I'm out there struttin' my shit tonight
I am confidently showing off my abilities and talents tonight

you better be big boy kryptonite
You better be strong enough to handle and satisfy me, just like Superman's weakness is kryptonite

Step by step you could lose your mind
My actions and confidence can be overwhelming and may cause you to lose your mind if you're not prepared

Packin em boots or workin the night, () lover do you right
I am ready to work hard and please my lover all night long

Cuz I keep it super Hype
I maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm in everything I do

Vicki Leekx ..Leak Me..
This is a reference to M.I.A.'s mixtape 'Vicki Leekx' and is more of a promotional statement than a specific part of the song

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