(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!
Strange World 2006
M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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Hiding here inside ourselves, we live our lives afraid
so close your eyes and just believe in everything you’re told
Cause in this land of great confusion, it’s easy to give up control
Strange world, people talk and tell only lies
Strange world, people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world, dream one day we’ll see the light
And this is the place everything begins and ends again
No secrets left to find, no seven deadly sins
This world that we have wasted, has kept us very well
When science now is sacred, who will save us from ourselves?
Strange world, people talk and tell only lies
Strange world, people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world, dream one day we’ll see the light
Strange world, believe and everything will be alright
Strange world, people talk, sometimes I wonder why
Strange world, ṗeople kill, still no one hears their cries
Strange world, people talk and tell only lies
Strange world, people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world, dream one day we’ll see the light
Strange world, believe and everything will be alright
Burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
Still I wonder, wonder why
The song "Strange World 2006" by M.I.K.E. delves into the complexities of the human existence in a world full of contradictions, where people are afraid to be themselves and living in a state of confusion. The song raises the question "Is this our last chance to say all we have to say?" suggesting that we need to speak up and live our truth before it’s too late. It highlights the fact that people tend to believe everything they are told, without questioning it. The lyrics try to convey that we must take control of our lives and not be afraid to be different as we live in a strange world where people talk and tell only lies.
The song goes on to describe how people have become violent against one another. They kill an eye for an eye, and people are dying without anyone listening to their cries. The chorus continues to emphasize that there is hope for humanity, in that we can dream of a better world, where we will see the light. The final verse describes the current state of the world. The song suggests that science has become sacred and we have gone too far in our attempts to control the world. It's a strange world that we have wasted, and now it's time for someone to save us from ourselves. The song concludes with the plea to burn these thoughtless tears out of our eyes and to wonder about the reason behind the strange world.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this our last chance to say all we have to say?
Are we running out of time to express ourselves fully?
Hiding here inside ourselves, we live our lives afraid
Living in fear, we retreat to the safety of our own internal worlds
so close your eyes and just believe in everything you’re told
Blindly accepting fabricated truths to escape the uncertainty of reality
Cause in this land of great confusion, it’s easy to give up control
In a world of constant ambiguity, relinquishing control is the effortless choice
Strange world, people talk and tell only lies
The world is a strange place where falsehoods often reign supreme
Strange world, people kill an eye for an eye
A world where vengeance is sought with violent eye-for-an-eye retaliation
Strange world, dream one day we’ll see the light
The dream of a day where truth and compassion will finally triumph
Strange world, believe and everything will be alright
Finding solace and security in blindly held beliefs and ideologies
And this is the place everything begins and ends again
This world is where everything originates and ultimately concludes
No secrets left to find, no seven deadly sins
All is revealed and no moral transgressions remain hidden
This world that we have wasted, has kept us very well
Despite our squandering of this world, we continue to survive within it nonetheless
When science now is sacred, who will save us from ourselves?
Even if we revere science, who will protect us from our own destructive nature?
Burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
Eradicate these meaningless tears streaming down my face
Still I wonder, wonder why
Nevertheless, I ponder the reason behind it all
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN GRIVOIS, MICHAEL PRENDERGAST
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