(Another M.I.K.E., known as Mike, is an Indonesian Singer who won the finals of Indonesian Idol. His songs are tagged on this page.)
Although mostly known for his productions under the aliases M.I.K.E., Push and Plastic Boy, Mike has released hundreds of records under more than eighty aliases and collaborations since 1992 in a wide variety of styles ranging from rave, techno, progressive house, trance, electro to even R&B, from accessible commercial anthems to minimalist underground sounds. He also produced tracks for Yves DeRuyter, Marco Bailey,Armin Van Buuren, Ian Van Dahl and Diabokua.
At the age of 18, Mike handed his first demo tape to the Antwerp record company USA Import Music and released his first record as Vision Act. In 1996 he signed with Lightning Records (the parent company of Bonzai Records) where he worked with most of its artists and achieved his major commercial breakthrough in 1998 with the trance anthem "Universal Nation" under his Push guise, one of the best selling dance vinyls of all time which even ended up in mainstream singles charts all over the world. This was followed up by two more chart hits, "Strange World" and "The Legacy".
As the list continued, creating such hits brought on major appeal by huge names like Moby, Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery and so much more - which of whom M.I.K.E produced impressive collaborations and remixes for.
As time passed and M.I.K.E.'s name spread, popular demand began to expand rapidly worldwide! From the UK, to cities all around Europe & straight across the Atlantic & into North America and down Latin America, Asia and Australia - Ministry of Sound, DanceValley, Tomorrowland, Trance Energy, Winter Music Conference - were some of the prestigious venues that till this day M.I.K.E. is noticed for as a top leading performer/DJ.
And we wonder, where does he find the time to make so many hit releases? Through the wave of fans, the touring, atmosphere and passion for music are what tell the stories behind each of his exceptional tracks labeled under monikers Push, Plastic boy, to his most widely used name - M.I.K.E.
And now teaming up with labels such as Sirup Music, High Contrast Records, Garuda Music, and Armada Music, he continues introducing fresh new sounds with edge & a twist of progressive and club house for a totally modish blend. You can grab a taste on his weekly radio show 'Club Elite Sessions', also heard on various stations worldwide including SiriusXM and Digitally Imported Radio .
Check out www.mike.be for more updates, news, releases, links and touring info for a chance to experience a majestic adventure!
Exposed
M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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If they keep on beggin for clout
I know these niggas want me out
They want me down bad
Gotta keep the gun on my hip
Just incase I pop out
Whole lotta snakes in the grass
I gotta get em out damn
Got my heart on a leash gotta go
I can't play these games no more
Man I think she want my soul
You aint change that's all I know
Maintain can't break that code
(Mhm)
Yo main dog snake you
And you tryna be the homie
If that was me I'm hitting blocks up
With a chrome piece
Or I might have Benz pop out
Chop you up like Quan Chi
They keep them Glocks with extendo's
Kicking like a donkey
You know that them boys ain't
Fuckin wit me they little
I want big diamonds on my chain
Call em Lizzo
When I fuck she scream my name
Yea I'm ko
Y'all can't fuck with none of these lames
They some weirdos
I cannot fuck with no niggas
If they keep on beggin for clout
I know these niggas want me out
They want me down bad
Gotta keep the gun on my hip
Just incase I pop out
Whole lotta snakes in the grass
I gotta get em out damn
I can't fuck with these hoes no more
Got my heart on a leash gotta go
I can't play these games no more
Man I think she want my soul
You aint change that's all I know
Maintain can't break that code
(Mhm)
Thats all I know
Diamond with the cream and
The same color coat
If they run around with a beam
Get a pole
If they run around with a beam
Get exposed
(Mhm)
The lyrics to M.I.K.E.'s song "Exposed" speak to the artist's growing disillusionment and frustration with certain individuals in his life. He expresses his unwillingness to associate with people who are only seeking clout and attention. M.I.K.E. acknowledges that there are individuals who want him out of the picture and down on his luck, but he remains vigilant, keeping his gun close by in case he needs to protect himself. He refers to these people as snakes in the grass, emphasizing his determination to identify and remove them from his life.
Furthermore, M.I.K.E. expresses his dissatisfaction with romantic relationships. He feels trapped, as if his heart is on a leash, and he can no longer participate in the games often associated with love and relationships. He suspects that someone he is involved with has ulterior motives and desires his soul rather than genuine connection. M.I.K.E. asserts his adherence to his own values, emphasizing that he hasn't changed and cannot be swayed from the code he lives by.
The second verse reaffirms M.I.K.E.'s stance against those who try to befriend him for their own benefit. He imagines what his response would be if he were in their shoes, suggesting that he would confront them aggressively and without hesitation. He references weapons and violence to portray the intensity of his resolve. M.I.K.E. asserts his superiority over his competition, claiming that they cannot compete with him and the success he envisions for himself. He aspires for grandeur, desiring big diamonds on his chain and highlighting his sexual prowess. The repeated phrase, "If they run around with a beam, get exposed," serves as a warning to those who may try to challenge or betray him.
Overall, the lyrics to "Exposed" reflect M.I.K.E.'s determination to separate himself from those seeking to use him for their own gain, both in terms of clout and relationships. He asserts his loyalty to his own values and warns those who may try to undermine him that they will be exposed for their true intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot fuck with no niggas
I cannot associate with individuals who are constantly seeking attention and popularity
If they keep on beggin for clout
If they consistently seek validation and recognition
I know these niggas want me out
I am aware that these individuals wish for me to fail and be removed from the scene
They want me down bad
They desire my downfall and failure
Gotta keep the gun on my hip
I must carry a weapon for self-defense
Just incase I pop out
In case I need to make a sudden appearance or take action
Whole lotta snakes in the grass
There are numerous deceitful and treacherous individuals around me
I gotta get em out damn
I need to eliminate them, it's urgent
I can't fuck with these hoes no more
I can no longer engage with these promiscuous women
Got my heart on a leash gotta go
My emotions are controlled and constrained, I must move on
I can't play these games no more
I cannot participate in these manipulative activities any longer
Man I think she want my soul
I believe she is after more than just a physical connection
You aint change that's all I know
You have not transformed or improved, that is the only certainty
Maintain can't break that code
I must remain steadfast and loyal to my principles
(Mhm)
A sound of agreement or acknowledgement
Yo main dog snake you
Your supposed loyal friend is actually deceitful
And you tryna be the homie
And yet you strive to be seen as a close companion
If that was me I'm hitting blocks up
If I were in that situation, I would search the neighborhood aggressively
With a chrome piece
Carrying a firearm made of chromium
Or I might have Benz pop out
Or perhaps a luxurious vehicle like a Mercedes-Benz would appear suddenly
Chop you up like Quan Chi
I would dismember you in a similar manner to the character Quan Chi
They keep them Glocks with extendo's
They possess Glock firearms with extended ammunition clips
Kicking like a donkey
With a powerful recoil, like a donkey's kick
You know that them boys ain't
You are aware that those individuals are not
Fuckin wit me they little
Engaging or messing with me is insignificant to them
I want big diamonds on my chain
I desire large and valuable diamonds on my necklace
Call em Lizzo
Referring to those diamonds as 'Lizzo'
When I fuck she scream my name
When engaging in sexual activity, she utters my name loudly
Yea I'm ko
Yes, I knock her out emotionally
Y'all can't fuck with none of these lames
None of you can compete with these uninteresting and pathetic individuals
They some weirdos
They are strange and unconventional
Thats all I know
That is the extent of my knowledge
Diamond with the cream and
A diamond with a creamy, off-white color
The same color coat
Resembling the color of a coat or garment
If they run around with a beam
If they roam around with a laser sight
Get a pole
They should acquire a firearm
If they run around with a beam
If they move around with a laser sight
Get exposed
They will be publicly revealed or exposed
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dharyn Tanner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Suits Official
Mike delivers his closing argument, and now it's time to wait for the jury's verdict. Will the jury find Mike Ross guilty or not guilty?
Ali Ibn-Muhammad Al-Sharif
By far one the best drama series ever created! Nothing can simply come even close! Love Suites, amazing storyline.
sanath shetty
Mike played to his strengths and was spot on, he had the jury convinced , if only he believed in himself and didn't give in
ganthc
@Piyush Kumar she would have gone after them for witness tampering. The moment Sheila came back to work, Gibbs would have her subpoenaed and under oath asked why she left, who arranged it, why was she sent away. At the very least, she would have Louis in jail.
Piyush Kumar
@Grace Kwawukume if he was innocent then there would be no basis for going after harvey, jessica and the others.
jason moukala
@Lana Brika he did convince him tho. The verdict was gonna be innocent until he took Gibbs deal
jason moukala
@Martin Keogh It wasn’t only him
Lana Brika
He didn’t. There was literally a scene where the head of the jury revealed that it was obvious to all of them that Mike didn’t go to colleague.
Rajat
One thing I noticed is, the jury foreman who informed Harvey of the verdict, was having his arms free while listening to Mike, but at the time of Anita, he had his arms folded. Generally, whenever someone have their arms folded in front of you while you talk, they are generally NOT in a receptive mood. Nice little psychology detail. :)
Travis Davis
So apparently that’s a common misconception and what it actually is, is a self soothing method.