M.I.K.E. is Mike Dierickx (Dirk Dierickx before changing his first name off… Read Full Bio ↴M.I.K.E. is Mike Dierickx (Dirk Dierickx before changing his first name officially), a Belgian producer and DJ from the Antwerp area.

(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!

Lost My Way
M.I.K.E. Lyrics

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I done lost my ways, I done lost myself, a long long time ago
Had to throw my heart away cause I ain’t wanna cry no more
And You want me to post you on my page cause you don’t wanna hide no more
Look at all my patnas they done left me dry cause they don’t wanna ride no more
I done lost my ways, I done lost my ways, I done lost my ways yeah
Everyday a new play, everyday a new play, everyday a new play yea
I done lost myself, I done lost my time, but I ain’t lose my mind tho
Had to come back up and push back hard, cause I ain’t wanna cry no more

No I ain't wanna cry no mo, I had to dead my feelings
I had to dead my heart, my mind, and make a new beginning
I lost my way that's what I get for tryna follow niggas
My patna always hit me up like you don't call a nigga
I say that I been busy, but we both know I'm lying
He ain't gon stress me bout it cause he think that I been trying
But I ain't been trying tho. my mood been lying low, no spark like a dying coal
Face wet like I'm crying snow. don't wanna come here no mo
I was posed to been make it. But them niggas still hating
If I was waiting on support I would be still waiting
So I started contemplating, If I'm gon pass them up
I gotta let go of that loyalty, I had enough
I really thought I lost my way, but shit watch how I move
I really thought I lost my way, but shit watch how I move
I done lost my ways, I done lost myself, a long long time ago
Had to throw my heart away cause I ain’t wanna cry no more
And You want me to post you on my page cause you don’t wanna hide no more
Look at all my patnas they done left me dry cause they don’t wanna ride no more
I done lost my ways, I done lost my ways, I done lost my ways yeah
Everyday a new play, everyday a new play, everyday a new play yea
I done lost myself, I done lost my time, but I ain’t lose my mind tho
Had to come back up and push back hard, cause I ain’t wanna cry no more
I lost my way don’t know where the navigation led me
Mama yo baby boy was drowning in the streets waist deep yea
I ran it up fast got the fuck nigga furious now I’m feeling like Tyrese
That iron stay cocked got it on my side can’t let take me yea
I know bad times come wit good days, I feel like the hood fave
But I just gotta find my way
I got rid of sum of my hood ways, I felt was a good trade
I can’t let my emotions sway
Monkey see that’s what the monkey do why I can't fuck with you
You started hanging wit them niggas and told them my secrets too
Got kicked while down made it hard to get back on my feet
Bitch now I’m up and now you wanna eat, mean now I'm up you wanna leach
Hit my line you say wassup bro I respond wassup hoe
U Felt disrespected but that someone that go where money go
I lost my way when I was fucking wit the wrong niggas
But that just taught me I gotta get it on my own nigga
I done lost my ways, I done lost myself, a long long time ago
Had to throw my heart away cause I ain’t wanna cry no more
And You want me to post you on my page cause you don’t wanna hide no more
Look at all my patnas they done left me dry cause they don’t wanna ride no more
I done lost my ways, I done lost my ways, I done lost my ways yeah
Everyday a new play, everyday a new play, everyday a new play yea

I done lost myself, I done lost my time, but I ain’t lose my mind tho
Had to come back up and push back hard, cause I ain’t wanna cry no more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to M.I.K.E.'s song "Lost My Way" delve into the artist's personal journey of losing himself and his sense of direction. He expresses a sense of detachment and disillusionment, reflecting on the decisions he made in the past that led him astray. He recounts throwing his heart away to avoid further emotional pain and disconnecting from his true self. The lyrics also touch on the desire for validation and acceptance, as he mentions someone wanting to be featured on his social media page to be seen and recognized. However, he acknowledges that his friends have abandoned him, no longer willing to support him.

Line by Line Meaning

I done lost my ways, I done lost myself, a long long time ago
I have completely lost my direction and sense of identity a very long time ago

Had to throw my heart away cause I ain’t wanna cry no more
I had to protect myself by shutting off my emotions to avoid experiencing any more pain or sadness

And You want me to post you on my page cause you don’t wanna hide no more
You desire to be seen and acknowledged publicly because you no longer want to conceal your true self

Look at all my patnas they done left me dry cause they don’t wanna ride no more
All of my friends have abandoned me and left me feeling unsupported because they no longer want to stand by my side

Everyday a new play, everyday a new play, everyday a new play yea
Every day brings a new challenge or situation that requires my attention and action

I done lost myself, I done lost my time, but I ain’t lose my mind tho
I have lost my sense of self and wasted a significant amount of time, but my sanity still remains intact

No I ain't wanna cry no mo, I had to dead my feelings
I made a deliberate decision to suppress and bury my emotions because I refuse to cry anymore

I had to dead my heart, my mind, and make a new beginning
In order to start anew, I had to shut down my emotions and thoughts completely

I lost my way that's what I get for tryna follow niggas
I ended up losing my path because I foolishly tried to emulate and imitate others

My patna always hit me up like you don't call a nigga
My friend constantly reaches out to me, questioning why I don't contact them

He ain't gon stress me bout it cause he think that I been trying
He won't bother me about it anymore because he believes I have been making an effort

But I ain't been trying tho. my mood been lying low, no spark like a dying coal
Yet, I haven't actually been making any genuine attempts. My mood has been consistently low, lacking any enthusiasm or motivation

Face wet like I'm crying snow. don't wanna come here no mo
I have tears streaming down my face, resembling melting snow. I no longer desire to be in this particular situation or environment

I was posed to been make it. But them niggas still hating
I was supposed to have achieved success by now. However, those individuals still hold animosity towards me

If I was waiting on support I would be still waiting
If I relied on the support of others, I would still be waiting for it

So I started contemplating, If I'm gon pass them up
Hence, I began to reflect and consider whether I will surpass those individuals in the long run

I gotta let go of that loyalty, I had enough
I must release my loyalty towards others because I have reached my limit

I really thought I lost my way, but shit watch how I move
I genuinely believed I had veered off my path, but now observe how I navigate through life

I lost my way don’t know where the navigation led me
I became lost and uncertain of where my guiding principles and decisions have led me

Mama yo baby boy was drowning in the streets waist deep yea
Mother, your beloved son was struggling and deeply immersed in the dangerous and chaotic streets

I ran it up fast got the fuck nigga furious now I’m feeling like Tyrese
I quickly achieved great success, causing envy and anger among those irrelevant individuals, resulting in me feeling powerful and reminiscent of Tyrese

That iron stay cocked got it on my side can’t let take me yea
I keep my gun ready and prepared, always by my side, as I cannot allow anyone to harm me

I know bad times come wit good days, I feel like the hood fave
I understand that hardships are often followed by better moments, making me feel like a favorite figure among the neighborhood

But I just gotta find my way
However, I simply need to discover my own path and purpose

I got rid of sum of my hood ways, I felt was a good trade
I let go of certain negative behaviors and habits associated with my neighborhood, as I believed it was a beneficial exchange

I can’t let my emotions sway
I refuse to allow my emotions to influence or control me

Monkey see that’s what the monkey do why I can't fuck with you
I cannot associate with you because you exhibit behavior that mimics others without individual thought, similar to a monkey

You started hanging wit them niggas and told them my secrets too
You began spending time with those individuals and betrayed my trust by sharing my personal secrets with them

Got kicked while down made it hard to get back on my feet
When I was already in a vulnerable position, I faced additional setbacks that made it challenging to recover

Bitch now I’m up and now you wanna eat, mean now I'm up you wanna leach
Now that I have achieved success, you suddenly want to benefit from it and take advantage of me

Hit my line you say wassup bro I respond wassup hoe
You contact me acting friendly and casual, but I respond with a lack of respect and address you derogatorily

U Felt disrespected but that someone that go where money go
You felt offended by my behavior, but that is what happens to individuals who prioritize financial gain

I lost my way when I was fucking wit the wrong niggas
I went astray when I associated myself with the wrong individuals

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: T.W.I.N., Christine Chambers

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