Sexodus
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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 lyrics of the song "Sexodus" by M.I.A. talk about leaving behind the materialistic and oppressive ways of society, and embarking on a new journey that is free from such things. The singer invites listeners to join her on this exodus if they have swag, implying that only those who are confident and bold enough to break free from societal norms and expectations are welcome on this journey. She also mentions that one doesn't need to wear expensive brands like Christian Dior to be a part of this movement.
The singer then goes on to talk about her blood type being B negative but positive that she is too deep in this situation. She sees other women who are trapped in societal norms and breaks the stereotype of women being in constant competition with each other by saying that she helps them when they are broke. The drama she mentions is still trending because people continue to be stuck in the same patterns of behavior, and she urges listeners to join her and break free from this.
In conclusion, "Sexodus" is a call to break free from societal expectations, to go on a journey of inner exploration while leaving materialism behind, and to embrace individuality, transparency, and positivity. The lyrics encourage listeners to be confident in their selves and their journey and to cast off the negative influences of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to come on this exodus?
Do you want to join us on this journey towards a new way of life?
If you got swag, fuck with us
If you have confidence and style, come with us
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
And would you like to ride with us like a hero on a mission?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
You don't need expensive clothes to join us
My blood type is no negative
My blood type is type O negative
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
But I am sure that I am too involved in this movement
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Turn on the light when we have sex
Truly what I see is all I keep
I only keep what I see with my own eyes
I see you stacked chicks their views are blocked in
I see you block the views and opinions of confident women
When I help 'em you say broke in
When I try to help them, you accuse me of being intrusive
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
I see you trapped in your own way of thinking, you accuse me of not understanding
How come all this drama's still trending
Why is there still so much controversy and conflict?
New frontier I got news from there
I have news from a new and unknown place
Let's sail it to a new frequency
Let's move towards a new and different way of living
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
I am leaving behind the old and conventional ways of living
Bring your homie with transparency
Bring your friend with honesty and openness
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
But I am sure that the darkness is not as deep as it seems
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Just light up the streets when we walk on them
My sights are set in higher times
I am focused on a better future
And my eyes can see in 3D
And I can see beyond the surface level
Make it bright and I see 360
If you make it bright, I can see everything from every angle
I can get you, but you can't get me
I understand you, but you don't understand me
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
There is wealth and opulence in different parts of the world
I got a new want from over there
I desire something new from those places
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
You can indulge in simple pleasures by the sea
As you're living out whose fantasy
As you are living according to whose fantasy?
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Both the sun and the moon
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
A hot climate where it's difficult to stay composed
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
I am trying to learn and become a better person
And it's two in the afternoon
And it's mid-afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
We are already strong and have a large group of supporters
And we're running on a force that's true
We are driven by a force that is genuine
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
We are not impressed by material possessions
Or fall for the point of view
Or be influenced by a certain perspective
What d'you want it all for?
What do you want everything for?
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
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@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.