Trouble Again
M.I.A. Lyrics


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Uh, oh you're in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Uh, oh you're in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Uh, oh you're in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Uh, oh you're in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble

Bought up a baby in a bandana
I boarded a Boeing eating a banana
Bounce on the bed
Battling with heads
It's based on a story that nobody read
Bought up a baby in a bandana
I boarded a Boeing eating a banana
Bounce on the bed
Battling with heads
It's based on a story that nobody read

People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble

'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation

People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble

'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation

Played in the park
Packed with piranhas
I jump in puddle singing Nirvana
Passed by the past and I end at the start
Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar

Played in the park
Packed with piranhas
I jump in puddle singing Nirvana
Passed by the past and I end at the start
Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar

People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble

'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation

People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble

'Cause I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation
And I got a reputation
Got a, a rep a reputation

Do you know my name?
Do you know my number?
Do you know by summer I will make you a member?
I know you're busy running round with Linda
If I don't get you now then I'll get you by December
You're dancing styles outdated like tinga
It's just a cat, mami snap your finger
I drift in deserts from bumper to bumper
We can rock a dress or we can rock a jumper
You want that pain so I set you on fire
These girls are high but I take you lot higher
So get your beer, it's tiger or corona
We throw up heat like a bunsen burner

You know my badman style
'Cause I'm from Lanka
Eat up a falafel
Say danke danke
If I'm in Street Fighter
I'll be more like Blanka
Roll like a ball and I'll bleed you like a banker

Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.-A.
Name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.
Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.




Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
M.I.A.-A.

Overall Meaning

M.I.A.'s "Trouble Again" is a song that delves into her reputation and how people perceive her. The opening lyrics, "Uh, oh, you're in trouble, I step up in the game and I burst that bubble" suggest that the song is an attempt to break free of negative stereotypes and misconceptions. The song moves through M.I.A.'s life, including her childhood ("bought up a baby in a bandana") and her journeys ("boarded a Boeing eating a banana"), emphasizing her resilience despite the challenges she has faced.


The chorus then repeats the lines "people see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble, 'cause I got a reputation," tying back into the overarching theme of the song. M.I.A. highlights her ability to rise above these perceptions, drawing on her unique background as a Sri Lankan artist. The final verse, "Do you know my name? Do you know my number?", seems to challenge those who judge her without understanding who she truly is. Overall, "Trouble Again" is an anthem of self-acceptance and self-empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, oh you're in trouble
I have arrived and I am going to cause problems for you


I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
I am going to challenge and defeat you in your own game


Bought up a baby in a bandana / I boarded a Boeing eating a banana / Bounce on the bed / Battling with heads / It's based on a story that nobody read
I am unconventional and unorthodox - I was raised differently, and I travel in unexpected ways, yet these aspects of my life inform my art


People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble / 'Cause I got a reputation / Got a, a rep a reputation
My reputation precedes me, people expect me to cause problems and shake things up


Played in the park / Packed with piranhas / I jump in puddle singing Nirvana / Passed by the past and I end at the start / Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar
I am fearless, I pursue my interests and passions, and I continuously aim to improve myself and my craft


Do you know my name? / Do you know my number? / Do you know by summer I will make you a member? / I know you're busy running round with Linda / If I don't get you now then I'll get you by December
I am confident in myself and what I have to offer, and I am persistent in pursuing those that I want to work with


You're dancing styles outdated like tinga / It's just a cat, mami snap your finger / I drift in deserts from bumper to bumper / We can rock a dress or we can rock a jumper
I am versatile and adaptable, and I can work with a variety of people and styles


You want that pain so I set you on fire / These girls are high but I take you lot higher / So get your beer, it's tiger or corona / We throw up heat like a bunsen burner
I push boundaries and challenge people to experience the intensity and passion that I bring to my art


You know my badman style / 'Cause I'm from Lanka / Eat up a falafel / Say danke danke / If I'm in Street Fighter / I'll be more like Blanka / Roll like a ball and I'll bleed you like a banker
I am unique and unlike anyone else, drawing influence from my heritage, experiences, and passions


M.I.A.-A. / Name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A. / Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A. / Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A. / Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name? / M.I.A.-A.
This is who I am, and you should know my name and my reputation




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD WESTRA, MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, RUBEN FERNHOUT, JERRY LEEMBRUGGEN, BENEDIKT WIESSMEIER, DOC MCKINNEY, CONALL RONAN FITZPATRICK, CAROLINE MARY ASKEW, JACQUELINE BLAKE

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@zitorage

most artist u are like...oh here's the hook. wow i could have wrote that.

Her SHIIT ?!! U cant help but wonder how it was constructed, u never know which piece came first, how you would even start to engender something like this.

Just P-U-R-E honey artistry. She tappers it down on us and watches back to see how it oozes out.

I love it. I think I am gonna get Vinyl and the CD, cant resist.

SUPPORT TRUE ARTIST PEOPLE



@Jay3083287

UH OH you’re in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
UH OH you’re in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
UH OH you’re in trouble
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble

Bought up a baby in a bandana
I boarded a boeing eating a banana
Bounce on the bed
Battling with heads
It’s based on a story that nobody read

(people see me as trouble see me see me as trouble)
See me see me as trouble
UH OH
(people see me as trouble see me see me as trouble)
See me see me as trouble

COZ I got a reputation
GOT A GOT A reputation
And I got a reputation
GOT A GOT A reputation

Played in the park
Packed with piranhas
I jump in puddle
Singing NIRVANA
Passed by the past and I end at the start
Now I’m living the life and I’m gonna raise the bar
Do you know my name
Do you know my number
Do you know by summer I will make you a member
I know you're busy running round with Linda
If I don’t get you now then I’ll get you by december
You're dancing styles out dated like tinga
These girls in caps MAMI snap your finger
I drift in deserts from bumper to bumper
We can rock a dress or we can rock a jumper
You want that pain so I set you on fire
These girls are high but I take you lot higher
So get your beer it’s tiger or corona
We throw up heat like a bunsen burner!
You know my badman style
Coz I’m from Lanka
Eat up a falafel
Say danke danke
If I’m in street fighter
I’ll be like blanka
Roll like a ball and I’ll bleed you like a banker
Do you know my name name name name name name
MIA



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@EricMazariegos

It's like trap, reggae, hip hop, house, and electronic techno gangbanged an archaic Eastern sample. Is this real life? One of the best songs I've heard in a while. Matangi is too next level.

@MrJEM13

someone watched the needledrop review....

@mythnow

YES!

@Freekick141

Soca reggae house and anything else London is a massive melting pot in every aspect....except racist arseholes.

@serujioraiton9725

Tommy Lee Sparta - Psycho
Infected Mushroom - Where do i belong?
Pendulum - Tarantula

@tansley67

You're right about how it's a mix of so many different genres, but it really works. Also, thanks for the song suggestion in your comment. 😊

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@Farid8D

I love how she goes from a reggae beat, to a hip-hop beat, and then to this unique middle easternish beat. She can mix so many different styles into one song. I heavily fuck with M.I.A.

@sethabel4315

she's like every flavor and every texture put together

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Me too 💯

@seewhativescene

World Town

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