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).
You're Good
M.I.A. Lyrics
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But it's better to go
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
Ride the elephant
Yeah, run with the tiger
Do the shank from Sri Lanka
From here to Jamaica
Imma' hide like a militant
Yeah, swing like orangutan
Yeah, slap it like a weapon
And beat it like a Michael Jackson
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go (yeah, I'm-a get my roll on)
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go (I ain't even frontin' eh)
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
It's my life, I run it
One strike better win it
(?????????)
I don't know why you try to run my shit
I got pride in my N.A.
But I got it just to see it
I ain't scared just to be it
So why the hell don't you try it?
I'll get you like tango, hit you like Rambo
Hook ya up like (????)
There ain't no sequel to see though
Why the hell would I sample your shit?
I get you like tango, hit you like Rambo
Hook ya up like (????)
There ain't no sequel to see though
Why the hell would I sample your shit yo?
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go ( I'mma get my roll on)
Yeah, you're good
but it's better to go ( I ain't even frontin')
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
Uhh uhh uhh
uhh uhh uhh
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go ( I'mma get my roll on)
Yeah, you're good
But it's better to go ( I ain't even frontin')
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
It's better to go
Just walk out the door
Just strut out the door
I'm good to go
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The song "You're Good" by M.I.A. is a message to a lover encouraging them to leave. The lyrics repeat the phrase "yeah, you're good, but it's better to go" as a way of telling the person that they are capable and attractive, but ultimately not the right fit for the singer. The chorus, "just walk out the door, just strut out the door, I'm good to go," reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to move on and doesn't need or want the other person to stay.
The verses contain a mixture of cultural references and self-assured lines. The line "ride the elephant, yeah, run with the tiger" could be a reference to Hindu and Buddhist traditions, which associate elephants and tigers with certain deities. The singer then mentions the "shank from Sri Lanka," which could refer to a type of knife or to the Sri Lankan Tamil Tigers. The line "swing like orangutan, slap it like a weapon, and beat it like Michael Jackson" is a playful combination of violent and sexual imagery with a nod to a popular dance move.
The final verse is more confrontational, with the singer declaring her independence and calling out the other person for trying to control her. The lines "I don't know why you try to run my shit, I got pride in my N.A." could refer to either "Native America" or to the slang term for "nipponese pride." The line "I'll get you like tango, hit you like Rambo" is another combination of dance and violence, while the line "why the hell would I sample your shit yo?" could be a reference to the practice of sampling in hip-hop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you're good
Acknowledging that someone is skilled or talented in something
But it's better to go
However, it's better to move on from the current situation or relationship
Just walk out the door
Leave without hesitation or looking back
Just strut out the door
Leave confidently and proudly
I'm good to go
I am ready to move on and live my life
Ride the elephant
Take on a wild adventure
Yeah, run with the tiger
Live life with courage and bravery
Do the shank from Sri Lanka
Embrace different cultures and lifestyles
From here to Jamaica
Travel to different places and experience new things
Imma' hide like a militant
Be prepared and ready to defend oneself
Yeah, swing like orangutan
Act freely and without restraint
Yeah, slap it like a weapon
Use one's talents and abilities as a tool for success
And beat it like a Michael Jackson
Work hard and relentlessly to achieve one's goals
It's my life, I run it
Taking charge and being in control of one's own life
One strike better win it
Success or failure is determined by one's own actions
I don't know why you try to run my shit
Not understanding why others try to control or influence one's life
I got pride in my N.A.
Taking pride in one's heritage and identity
But I got it just to see it
Having success just to prove oneself to others
I ain't scared just to be it
Not being afraid to embrace and live by one's true self
So why the hell don't you try it?
Encouraging others to embrace their true selves and to not be afraid
I'll get you like tango, hit you like Rambo
Being able to defend oneself and take control in difficult situations
Hook ya up like (????)
Staying true to oneself and not compromising one's values for others
There ain't no sequel to see though
Not needing to follow or repeat what others have done before
Why the hell would I sample your shit yo?
Not needing to use or follow what others have done before to achieve success
Contributed by Lily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christinaherwartz2915
I'd like to hear that in a dirrty, dark underground Nightclub, everyones dancing, heart beats like crazy. Such a shame that there won't be anymore M.I.A - concerts. Songs like that would be fucking epic on a life concert.
@heyalexiajanee
Nice vid. i like the guitars flying out!
@anmllvr234
Her beats are dope freshness saaaaaaannnnn lol
@pannaSoprano
It can be hard, but still, you have to admit its possible x D Chill out I was just messin ; ))))
@savannahsmiles92
good job on the vid.
@pannaSoprano
How can we know you're not a chiken???
@MaximeBommelle
This one can't be find in her albums, right ?!
That sound like Arula songs, but it isn't on it
@musikafossora
M. Bommelle it's on her mixtape "piracy funds terrorism"
@christinaherwartz2915
It can be found on Arular but only via iTunes. We got U.R.A.Q instead. Quite a shame, I love that sick beat that 'You're good' offers and there don't seem to be complete versions on YouTube which are not remixed. Thanks for the upload anyway ;)