(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!
Thursdays
M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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And just move on and hope it’s gone
Miss I really hate to bring this to your attention
But I know things will change and I’m not okay with this
So could you stay for a week or two
And I know you’ve gotta go
But all I’m saying is taking slow
And maybe hope than we find, ourselves
Ourselves
And we all know how I’ve been
Tend to shrug cause nothing ain’t anything
But they don’t know
How hard I hope
That you
Could stay for a week maybe two
Don’t make me pick cos I might be a bit selfish
But that’s not my bit just know that I felt it
Take it one step at a time
And maybe hope than we find, ourselves
Ourselves
And I know you’ve gotta
But all I’m saying taking slow
Take one step a time
And maybe hope that we can find, ourselves
Ourselves
The lyrics of M.I.K.E.'s song "Thursdays" depict the struggle of facing goodbyes and the desire to hold on to someone for a little longer. The singer expresses their difficulty in accepting change and urges the subject of the song to stay for a week or two, expressing their reluctance to let go. They acknowledge their selfishness but also remind the subject that they have genuine feelings and emotions about the situation.
The song's chorus emphasizes the idea of taking things one step at a time and holding onto hope. The singer suggests that by doing so, they may find themselves and potentially a solution to their situation. They reflect on how they tend to shrug off things and pretend that nothing affects them, but deep down, they strongly hope that the person they're addressing would stay longer. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and the fear of losing someone important.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbyes ain’t never been a thing I just put my head up keep it in
I've never been good at saying goodbye, so I hide my emotions and pretend to be strong.
And just move on and hope it’s gone
I try to move forward and hope that the pain of separation will eventually fade away.
Miss I really hate to bring this to your attention
I'm sorry to have to address this, but I have something important to tell you.
But I know things will change and I’m not okay with this
I understand that things will inevitably change, but I'm not comfortable with that idea.
So could you stay for a week or two
Is it possible for you to prolong your stay for a short time?
And I know you’ve gotta go
I realize you have to leave.
But all I’m saying is taking slow
I simply suggest that we approach the situation with patience and take our time.
Take it one step at a time
Let's handle things gradually, without rushing.
And maybe hope than we find, ourselves
And just perhaps, we will discover our true selves in the process.
And we all know how I’ve been
And everyone is aware of how I have been feeling.
Tend to shrug cause nothing ain’t anything
I tend to dismiss things because they seem insignificant, but they actually mean a lot.
But they don’t know how hard I hope
However, they don't understand the intensity of my hope and longing.
That you could stay for a week maybe two
I wish you could extend your visit for a week or perhaps a couple of weeks.
Don’t make me pick cos I might be a bit selfish
Please don't make me choose because I might act a little selfishly in this situation.
But that’s not my bit, just know that I felt it
However, that's not who I truly am; just know that I deeply experienced this emotion.
Take one step at a time
Let's handle this situation gradually and not rush into anything.
And maybe hope that we can find, ourselves
And perhaps, through this process, we can discover our true selves.
Ourselves
We will find our true individual identities.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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BraveVanessa
Please pray for me. 🙏
I love God. I know who Jesus and the Holy Spirit are. Due to past trauma, I struggle to trust Him, even baby Jesus. 😔😞
I believe that I am unlovable in God's eyes due to past trauma.
I long to fully trust God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I long not to be scared of God, particularly Adult Jesus. I have a deep mistrust of men in authority. I want a better, stronger relationship with God.
To Jesus through Mary, please help me to draw closer to baby Jesus daily.
Amelia Olson
Here's the thing, we can't sit there and act like all is hunky dory with our creation story when:
A. There are false deities running rampant in it (I had no idea they even existed til I read the Hebrew and then went and looked them up after finding them in the friggin' text, smh) and
B. One of those false deities is our main target for understanding morality in the "natural" world (especially, when that same deity happens to have a set of horns and likes bull sacrifices given to it which is exactly the same reason Christ stopped partaking in those rites with the Jewish partakers...found in Corinthians 3 or 6...I don't remember...it was under 13, dang it).
Therefore, they ARE NOT just all one God...they are many...like legion.
Christ pointed to His Father in Heaven, not the deity in the temple. This is why He said don't be calling them teacher or Father...cause those ones weren't the correct teachers nor the Father.
Looking at this dualistically, let's say that there is good and bad which is not conflated with dark, light...cause they are two separate conceptions entirely...., now let's say that Christ is only good. How then can there only be one God? If the Father and/or Christ is only good, then He cannot be bad. Therefore, He can also not be the embodiment of bad/evil. Nor the generator of such likeness. Thus, dualistic-ally speaking, any law suggesting such a division has to be generated from such a division.
In short, what is whole is not divided, what is pure is not dualistic. What is whole is what is in harmony, what is pure is in unity. El, as a law maker, created a division using laws which stated all things deemed good in his sight and all things deemed bad in his sight. This is dualistic, not "whole".
Christ moves to make us whole and said those things in El-dom are shadows of what's to come (Colossians 2:17 and 13-14). A shadow ain't light!
El is not our god.
RuthlessTragedy
I'm not a heavily religious person, born and raised roman catholic. This father seems very caring and thoughtful with his words. God bless everyone and help those struggling! Have a great day everyone 😀
Eugenie Kikango
May the Lord help you too. We all need God's grace to start or continue to believe. Stay blessed.
Kathy Weaver
Thank you Father Mike. My husband passed away 1 month ago. I’m still finding it hard to leave my house. When I do I’m exhausted thinking of all I need to do at home. I appreciate your mass and homilies! I hope to be back in my church soon. But for now Mother Mary and her Rosary, Jesus, Ascension, and Hallow are taking care of me! Thank you again.
Jen
@kathyweaver8498, prayers up for peace, comfort, and light. “Sometimes a shadow, dark and cold, lays like a mist across the road. But be encouraged by this sight—for where there’s a shadow, there’s a light.” —from Road to Zion by Petra, a Christian rock band. The light is there! 🙏🏼💕💜
Sophie Loves Sunsets
"Not only is God just and He's good but He knows your name"
"He doesn't just know your name. He's counted every single hair on your head"
I love that this week's Mass focused on mental health. I've had bouts of anxiety throughout my life and I can't even begin to tell you how comforting this was to hear. Thank you Father Mike. God Bless you 🙏✝❤
GenMedia Productions LLC
God bless you always Father Mike and thank you for your service and sacrifices!
Jon
I love how even a stripped down low Sunday mass can be made So beautiful by Father Mike
Thank you
Bernie Volesky
I tuned in to mass here because I was too contagious to attend mass in person this morning. Kind of glad I was sick. I sure needed to hear Father Mike's homily! Asking "Are you living your life based on a false story" seems like a gentle way to reflect on our lives and a gentle way to help others reflect on their lives.
Katie Finney
God bless you--get well
Michel Nader
God bless all of you! Your brother in Christ from Lebanon