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).
Sexodus
M.I.A. Lyrics
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If you got swag, fuck with us
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Truly what I see is all I keep
When I help 'em you say broke in
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
How come all this drama's still trending
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
New frontier I got news from there
Let's sail it to a new frequency
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
Bring your homie with transparency
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Truly what I see is all I keep
My sights are set in higher times
And my eyes can see in 3D
Make it bright and I see 360
I can get you, but you can't get me
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
I got a new want from over there
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
As you're living out whose fantasy
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
And it's two in the afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
And we're running on a force that's true
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
Or fall for the point of view
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
What d'you want it all for?
What d'you want it all for?
The song "Sexodus" by M.I.A is an eclectic mix of pop, hip hop, and world music. The lyrics of the song have deep meaning and are an exploration of society's socio-economic and political unrest. The song urges the listener to be a part of the exodus, which can be seen as a movement for change. M.I.A invites people who have swag to join her on this journey of social revolution. The song's opening line asks if the listener wants to come on the exodus, which can be interpreted as a call for a revolution for a better world.
Further, the lyrics delve into M.I.A's personal musings, where she discusses her blood type and has a clear view of what she wants. She maintains that although she is no negative, she is positive that she is too deep. The second verse talks about new opportunities or frontiers and how one can leave past negativity behind to explore or chart a new path towards a new reality. The chorus, where M.I.A repeats "Baby, you can have it all, Tell me what for," is an affirmation that attaining material wealth or power is not what the exodus is about. It is more about a coming together for the greater good.
Finally, M.I.A talks about the current world's state, where there are many people who are locked or trapped, and how this drama continues to trend. The song challenges those who wear up-to-date shoes or follow popular opinions and urges the listener to see beyond the surface to be a part of the force for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to come on this exodus?
Are you willing to join us in leaving behind the current society and its norms?
If you got swag, fuck with us
If you have confidence and style, then join us.
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
Are you willing to fight for a cause, like the crusaders did?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
You don't need to wear expensive designer clothing or follow Christianity.
My blood type is no negative
My blood type is O negative, which means I can donate blood to anyone.
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
But I know that I am too complex or too involved in this movement to turn back.
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
When we have sex, turn on the lights so we can see each other clearly.
Truly what I see is all I keep
I only hold onto what I truly see and experience, and discard the rest.
I see you stacked chicks their views are blocked in
I see how you oppress and limit women's perspectives.
When I help 'em you say broke in
When I try to help them, you accuse me of interfering or being too pushy.
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
I see how you feel trapped or excluded, but you blame me for it.
How come all this drama's still trending
Why is there still so much conflict and controversy surrounding these issues?
New frontier I got news from there
I have discovered a new territory or idea, and I want to share it with you.
Let's sail it to a new frequency
Let's explore this new idea or perspective from a different angle or level.
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
I left the traditional, stagnant mindset and embraced a more imaginative or creative one.
Bring your homie with transparency
Come along with honesty and openness, and bring a friend too.
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
But I am optimistic that the difficult times and challenges are not insurmountable.
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
When we face these challenges or dangers, be brave and face them head-on.
My sights are set in higher times
I am focused on a better future, a more enlightened or advanced society.
And my eyes can see in 3D
I have a multifaceted or holistic perspective and can see things from different angles.
Make it bright and I see 360
With more clarity and illumination, I can see everything more clearly and comprehensively.
I can get you, but you can't get me
I can understand or see through your tactics or intentions, but it is difficult for you to do the same with me.
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
Wealth and luxury in various parts of the world.
I got a new want from over there
I have a new desire or interest from a foreign land.
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
You can enjoy a peaceful and refreshing moment by the sea.
As you're living out whose fantasy
As you are living the dream or fulfilling someone's imagination.
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Both day and night are...
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
A stressful and oppressive environment is not conducive to being calm and collected.
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
I am seeking self-improvement and a better understanding of myself, my values, and my goals.
And it's two in the afternoon
It is midday or the height of the day.
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
We are already prepared or protected, and we have a large and loyal group of supporters.
And we're running on a force that's true
We are motivated and powered by something genuine and authentic.
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
We are not intimidated by your fashionable or trendy appearance.
Or fall for the point of view
Or be swayed by your persuasive arguments or opinions.
What d'you want it all for?
What is your true motivation or purpose for acquiring or achieving everything?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARLO MONTAGNESE, MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, CHAUNCEY HOLLIS, MARTIN MCKINNEY, DAVE TAYLOR, ABEL TESFAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jusaggoldcow1125
it's a shame not more so called critics tackled how exodus-sexodus fits into her entire album and her own mythology.
one way i see it (and this is only one way) is unlike other MIA albums, MATANGI follows a largely tho not completely linear storytelling trajectory.
starting off with karmagedon+matangi: a roll call to get on the dancefloor as metaphor to get involved - engage in the world wherever we are, however we can.
there's only 1 u. warriors in a dance. it's cool it takes 2 ima still fux w u come walk with me. attention.
then we have EXodus. its sonics as are more sensual (compared 2 sexodus). different from mere sex, which in the western's conception, is largely viewed as lacking spiritual depth. a lot can be said about the sensuality of being unshakeable in one's beliefs especially when we connect to a larger group. revolution is not just violent, it requires an acknowledgment of people's humanity as whole and not as is usually perpetuated by western media. we are not broken and dehumanized.
there's bad girls, boom skit, dbt, yala, bring the noize. all these songs are much more confrontational than the previous half. yet it gains its power from the earlier half where we have now been called to the floor to march to empire's gates.
lights + know it aint right stands out as softer songs. it is a quick look at the introspection in the journey. could be seen as moments of weakness. but only if you see self-evaluation and vulnerability as weakness. when really it can be immense spiritual growth.
then we get to SEXodus. which have harder beats the drums the helicopters. perhaps even more spare despite these harder sonics. it almost seems like salvation bt i dont think MIA is hopeful without being critical of the world we live in. i dont think there is any resolution. not when the world is nowhere near resolution. i almost feel like the physical aspect of resistance against empire 'ends' at bring the noize. cos there's where we're at too, in the world we live in. after which, the personal and spiritual comes back in main focus as a place of evaluation maybe even exhaustion ambivalence (but NOT apathy). so in the 'end' Sexodus is a critical hope and imagining of the resistance being fruitful. where fight and flight converges into a transcendence that doesn't necessarily prioritize the individual but entire communities of resistance.
[[[[[YEAAA. also, if you grew up on bollywood films, you'd also know that a lot of the times, there will be one main song in a film, which takes on different forms throughout the film. the melodies words etc will b the same, bt the instrumentation changes according to the mood of the arch in the film. e.g. the same song can b joyful in one scene, yet take on a mood of despair in the other all while the content of the song remains the same.]]]]]
@vanity7venus7
Do you want to come on this exodus?
If you got swag, fuck with us
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Truly what I see is all I keep
I see you stacked chicks their views are blocked in
When I help 'em you say broke in
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
How come all this drama's still trending
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
New frontier I got news from there
Let's sail it to a new frequency
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
Bring your homie with transparency
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Truly what I see is all I keep
My sights are set in higher times
And my eyes can see in 3D
Make it bright and I see 360
I can get you, but you can't get me
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
I got a new want from over there
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
As you're living out whose fantasy
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
And it's two in the afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
And we're running on a force that's true
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
Or fall for the point of view
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
What d'you want it all for?
What d'you want it all for?
@LiLT0Y
Here we go another underrated legendary queen :/
@angelicadossantos7614
Really!
@BeeMusic2024
Awww shit here we go again
@mainecurtis1192
She is just so consistent when it comes to being amazing
@rikki.stardustt
fax
@alirzasadkzade4659
FACTS
@evolution031680
As a white dude who grew up on Metallica and Guns N' Roses, I can definitively say that MIA has sucked me in. This song is fucking amazing.
@satyabratasethi4619
evolution031680 sex
@aibel99
Baagoat what's the original song?
@aibel99
I like this one more. but then, im a hardcore MIA fan. this song sounds more developed than the original by the weekend. It makes the original sound imcomplete. Plus i pefer mia's voice over the song than the weekends.