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!

The Motive
M.I.K.E. Lyrics

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We've got unfinished business you and I
Yeah, something is stalking your head
Find, tear it down, inhale it's prophecy
Release the steel that lies behind the seal

You need this, c'mon and stand on your own two feet
You've dreamt it, make it real
You're the monster, the monster of all raging monsters

You're the love, true love at the midnight hour

Steady as a rock, smiling with blood on my hands
It feels so good watching the wasteland grow
Yeah, it pounds my head real hard, you're right my love
This sweet pain makes me do it no other way

You need this, c'mon and stand on your own two feet
You've dreamt it, make it real
You're the monster, the monster of all raging monsters
You're the love, true love at the midnight hour

The midnight hour
Midnight
Midnight
Midnight, the midnight hour

Yeah, with no apparent motive I snatch the lives of you
Good deed immunity, a madman living his dream

With only death in mind I make you disappear
And as I ride the universe no one conquers my fall

I need this, c'mon see me stand on my own two feet
I've dreamt it, now it's real
I'm the monster, the monster of all raging monsters
I'm the love, true love at the midnight hour

The midnight hour

Love and hate 'til death do us part

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of M.I.K.E.'s song The Motive speaks of self-empowerment and embracing the darker, more monstrous side of one's being. The song opens with a sense of urgency, suggesting that there is unfinished business between the singer and the listener. It goes on to imply that there is something lurking in the listener's mind that needs to be confronted and demolished. By doing so, the listener can "release the steel that lies behind the seal" and find the strength to stand firmly on their own two feet.

The middle portion of the song takes on a more sinister tone. The singer claims to be "smiling with blood on [their] hands" and finds pleasure in watching the "wasteland grow." They address their love interest directly, acknowledging that the violent impulses they feel are painful, but ultimately empowering. The song's climax is marked by a declaration that the singer is the "monster of all raging monsters" but also the "love, true love at the midnight hour." The singer sees their monstrous side as being just as essential to their identity as their capacity for love.

Overall, The Motive is a song that encourages listeners to embrace the darker aspects of themselves, while also recognizing the transformative power of pain and destruction. It speaks to the idea that true self-acceptance requires us to embrace both our light and our shadow.

Line by Line Meaning

We've got unfinished business you and I
There are unresolved issues between us that we need to address.

Yeah, something is stalking your head
You have something troubling you that's affecting your mind.

Find, tear it down, inhale it's prophecy
You need to identify and confront the problem, and then internalize the lesson it holds.

Release the steel that lies behind the seal
Let out any anger or aggression that's been bottled up within you.

You need this, c'mon and stand on your own two feet
You have the strength and ability to overcome your troubles; now's the time to do it.

You've dreamt it, make it real
You've envisioned the change you want to see for yourself; now's the time to make it a reality.

You're the monster, the monster of all raging monsters
You have the potential to be powerful and fearsome, but also capable of great love.

You're the love, true love at the midnight hour
You're able to find love and experience deep connections even in the darkest moments of night.

Steady as a rock, smiling with blood on my hands
Even in the face of violence or harm, I remain calm and composed.

It feels so good watching the wasteland grow
I take pleasure in seeing the changes I've made, even if they're destructive.

Yeah, it pounds my head real hard, you're right my love
I'm aware of the risks and consequences of my actions, but I choose to continue doing them anyway.

This sweet pain makes me do it no other way
The pleasure I feel from achieving my goals through difficult means is addictive and keeps me going.

Yeah, with no apparent motive I snatch the lives of you
I'm motivated by something internal or personal, rather than any specific motive or reason.

Good deed immunity, a madman living his dream
I feel exempt from moral consequences or societal norms, and pursue my desires without remorse.

With only death in mind I make you disappear
My only goal is to remove someone from existence, with no regard for their life or wellbeing.

And as I ride the universe no one conquers my fall
I have a sense of grandeur and invincibility, even in the face of potential failure or downfall.

I need this, c'mon see me stand on my own two feet
I require this sense of control and power, and I can't take it away from me.

I've dreamt it, now it's real
I've manifested my desires into reality, and don't want to give them up.

I'm the monster, the monster of all raging monsters
I embody the epitome of aggression, violence, and fear.

I'm the love, true love at the midnight hour
At the same time, I also have the potential for love and connection, even during difficult times.

The midnight hour
The darkest moments of the night, when things can feel the most intense or hopeless.

Love and hate 'til death do us part
My intense emotions and actions may either bring us closer or drive us further away, but they will always be present.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHAN ERNST LINDSTRAND, VLADIMIR DANIEL ADZIC

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