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!

We Are!
M.I.K.E. Lyrics

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Olé, olé, olé, olé
Olé, olé
Olé, olé, olé, olé
Olé, olé
(Olé, olé)

Look
Olé, olé

Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Bringing it home
Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Olé, olé
Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)

Olé, olé
Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Bringing it home
Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Olé, olé
Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)
Olé, olé

(Sourcerer)
'Fore music it was Harry and Kane
My young G put on the bally and came
On the attack like Danny and James (Maddison)
Don't need no practice, shoot like Rashford
Grab it and aim (kaboom)
Sweet one with a Birkin
She know I got Sterling medallion chains, uh
She love when I go deeper (nasty)
She good with her throat
Go ask Pope, this one is a keeper
Sweet mamacita (come here)
Hates it when I play Fifa (ooh)
Take off the dome and she like how it feel
You know I'm a pleaser

Slide like Trent when it's time for the mazza
Score like Razza, shoot like Gazza (brrt)
Do it like Jadon, check the account
See the amount, then they think man are Mason
Them boy not sure, mans telling 'em
Call up the young G's
You know what it is when I'm belling 'em
Who's on Krept then? Like man won't check them
When the ting rise like Declan

Olé, olé
Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Bringing it home
Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Olé, olé
Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)

Olé, olé
Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Bringing it home
Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Olé, olé
Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)

Morrisson (olé, olé)
Oi, oi
Look at who's stepped on the field (stepped on the field)
Deckerz with the tekkerz
Double tap shoot, now it's 'bout to get real
I got a team full of drillers, it's active
Team work makes the dream work, that's gang shit (gang shit)
Now everybody's screaming, "3 Lions" (3 Lions)
Like the Lions got nicked for the mad ting
(Nicked for the mad ting, 3 Lions)
Shoot and score three times that's a hat-trick
Put him in a box, Like Harry and Rashford
We shoot on sight, don't slip that's a tactic (woosh)
With a .45 like Half-Time
When we step, don't get in our way
The 'caine just landed fresh off the plane
English boy's on the Mexican wave

Just scouted a young boy from O
To bring stones back and forth like a set piece tactic (trap)
Niggas get left back if they ain't sure
To run in this line you got to be match fit
Right foot shot and a chest shot too
One minute extra time coulda head in the hat-trick (baow)
The kid got called off, I couldn't hit targets
So it's back to training for extra practice (boom)
Pre-match conference, defense wanna slide (skrrt)
Think he should of picked the 4 for the glide
If the opps can't attack and cross from the side
I'll send him right back like Nathaniel Clyne
Them boy just cap, they ain't got stripes on their arm
Man, I'll do it in my Jordans casually
Them times, away trips to Stoke-on-Trent
Me and my codie we all chilled at the back

Olé, olé
Hands in the air, we're bringing it home (bring it home) (Lagga)
Bringing it home
Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Olé, olé
Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Ten in the box, bro on the wing
But he's a striker (woi, woi, woi, woi)

Shocked when she heard that I'm from Brazil
On the pitch they're calling me José (Hi, José)
Must be the Latino in me
When I'm runnin' man down, got me screamin' out, "Olé" (olé, Olé, olé)
Slide, attack, get him flicked (flicked)
We slide on pavin' strips (strips)
Do tricks when the baddie with me
But she thinks that I'm tapped and my attitude stinks (woi, woi, woi)
Told bro that we got another match tonight (yo, yo)
Don't stutter or blink (don't stutter)
Man still roll with 11 on print
Tryna score goals like Lingz
Still tryna score goals no Fifa
No Fifa, got sent off the pitch (yo)
Got sent off the pitch (yo)
Got a red card slip, yeah (slip, slip)
Olé, olé
Come slide over them sides, know that we did that (did that)
I was fifteen in the park
Hella time in the cage, bare flip-flaps (flip-flaps, flip-flaps)
Olé, olé
Done swing it and shaved, done know that we did that (did that)
Broad day, pitch get him
Split him in two tryna drop their defender
Ay broski peel that (peel that)
Been in the field from young
Bare olé, olé's and flick that (flick that, flick that)
She in love with the dance, loving that stance
Love how I spill that, huh (oi)
Olé, olé
Broad day, pitch get him
Split him in two tryna drop their defender

Olé, olé (olé, olé, olé)
Olé, olé (olé, olé, olé)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of M.I.K.E.'s song We Are are a celebration of football and teamwork. The song starts with the repetitive chant of "Olé, olé, olé" which is traditionally associated with football support. The first verse mentions the excitement of the game and the importance of being with fellow fans to watch the game. The chorus builds on the chant, emphasizing the importance of teamwork both on and off the field. The second verse mentions some football legends such as Harry Kane, Rashford, Declan Rice, and James Maddison.

The song features various artists such as Morrisson and Sourcerer who add their own flavour to the song with their rap verses. Morrisson's verse talks about the team's determination and their drill-like strategy to win while Sourcerer's verse makes references to the players' skills and the influence of football in his life. The song ends with a repeated repetition of the chorus and the chant.

Overall, the song celebrates football as an important part of the culture and tradition of the UK. It shows the excitement, passion and unity that football brings to a community, and the importance of teamwork and cooperation within a team.

Line by Line Meaning

Olé, olé, olé, olé
Chanting and celebrating with excitement and enthusiasm

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Olé, olé, olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Look
Pay attention

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Raising hands in victory as we achieve success

Bringing it home
Achieving success and victory

Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Unable to attend the game, but discussing it with Cal on the phone

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Getting others drinks and requesting a lighter for personal use

Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)
Positioning players strategically in the game for a stronger offensive

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Raising hands in victory as we achieve success

Bringing it home
Achieving success and victory

Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Unable to attend the game, but discussing it with Cal on the phone

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Getting others drinks and requesting a lighter for personal use

Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)
Positioning players strategically in the game for a stronger offensive

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Sourcerer
An influential figure in the music industry

'Fore music it was Harry and Kane
Before getting into music, there were Harry and Kane who set the stage

My young G put on the bally and came
A young gang member equipped himself and arrived

On the attack like Danny and James (Maddison)
Being in an aggressive and offensive stance like Danny and James in football

Don't need no practice, shoot like Rashford
No need for practice, as the shooting ability is as good as Rashford

Grab it and aim (kaboom)
Taking hold of the opportunity and aiming for success

Sweet one with a Birkin
A desirable and attractive person with a Birkin bag

She know I got Sterling medallion chains, uh
She is aware of the valuable chains I possess, similar to Sterling's

She love when I go deeper (nasty)
She enjoys when I delve deeper, both physically and emotionally

She good with her throat
She excels in oral skills

Go ask Pope, this one is a keeper
Check with Pope (referring to the goalkeeper) as this person is worth holding onto

Sweet mamacita (come here)
Affectionate term for an attractive woman

Hates it when I play Fifa (ooh)
Dislikes when I spend too much time playing the video game FIFA

Take off the dome and she like how it feel
Remove any inhibitions and she enjoys the experience

You know I'm a pleaser
I aim to satisfy and please

Slide like Trent when it's time for the mazza
Move swiftly and skillfully like Trent Alexander-Arnold during an exciting moment

Score like Razza, shoot like Gazza (brrt)
Score goals with proficiency and shoot like Paul Gascoigne, known as Gazza

Do it like Jadon, check the account
Perform excellently like Jadon Sancho, while also keeping track of financial success

See the amount, then they think man are Mason
Once the monetary value is noticeable, people believe the man to be as talented as Mason Mount

Them boy not sure, mans telling 'em
Others are uncertain, but I confidently inform and advise them

Call up the young G's
Contact the younger gang members

You know what it is when I'm belling 'em
Understand the situation when I am communicating with them

Who's on Krept then? Like man won't check them
Questioning who is supporting Krept, implying that others are afraid to confront them

When the ting rise like Declan
When the situation escalates dramatically, similar to Declan Rice's rise to fame and success

Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Raising hands in victory as we achieve success

Bringing it home
Achieving success and victory

Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Unable to attend the game, but discussing it with Cal on the phone

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Getting others drinks and requesting a lighter for personal use

Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)
Positioning players strategically in the game for a stronger offensive

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Hands in the air, we're bringing it home, huh (we're bringing it home)
Raising hands in victory as we achieve success

Bringing it home
Achieving success and victory

Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Unable to attend the game, but discussing it with Cal on the phone

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Getting others drinks and requesting a lighter for personal use

Ten in the box, bro on the wing, but he's a striker (grrt)
Positioning players strategically in the game for a stronger offensive

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Morrisson (olé, olé)
Introduction of Morrisson, another artist

Oi, oi
Expression of excitement and attention

Look at who's stepped on the field (stepped on the field)
Observing the arrival of a significant figure on the scene

Deckerz with the tekkerz
Displaying skillful and impressive maneuvers

Double tap shoot, now it's 'bout to get real
Engaging in action that will intensify and become serious

I got a team full of drillers, it's active
Having a group of committed and dangerous individuals who are ready for action

Team work makes the dream work, that's gang shit (gang shit)
Emphasizing the importance of collaboration and unity, similar to gang dynamics

Now everybody's screaming, "3 Lions" (3 Lions)
Everyone is passionately shouting and supporting the national team

Like the Lions got nicked for the mad ting
Comparing the team's energy and enthusiasm to that of lions captured for an exciting event

Shoot and score three times that's a hat-trick
Scoring three goals consecutively, which is considered a hat-trick

Put him in a box, Like Harry and Rashford
Controlling and neutralizing the opponent, like Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford

We shoot on sight, don't slip that's a tactic (woosh)
Taking shots immediately without hesitation as part of a strategic plan

With a .45 like Half-Time
Using a .45 caliber gun as a metaphor for strength and power

When we step, don't get in our way
Advising others to stay out of our path and not hinder our progress

The 'caine just landed fresh off the plane
Referring to cocaine that has recently arrived from another location

English boy's on the Mexican wave
An English person is enjoying popularity and fame among others

Just scouted a young boy from O
Having identified a talented young individual from a particular area

To bring stones back and forth like a set piece tactic (trap)
Using the young boy to transport drugs discreetly as part of a strategic plan

Niggas get left back if they ain't sure
People who show indecisiveness or uncertainty are left behind or ignored

To run in this line you got to be match fit
To participate in this illegal activity, one must be physically and mentally prepared

Right foot shot and a chest shot too
Shooting with precision using the right foot, and also using the chest to control the ball

One minute extra time coulda head in the hat-trick (baow)
With one additional minute, there is a chance to score a third goal and achieve a hat-trick

The kid got called off, I couldn't hit targets
The young individual was removed from the situation, as the artist couldn't accomplish the desired outcome

So it's back to training for extra practice (boom)
Returning to the training ground to gain additional skills and improve performance

Pre-match conference, defense wanna slide (skrrt)
Prior to the game, the opposing team's defense is showing signs of aggression

Think he should of picked the 4 for the glide
Believing that a different player should have been chosen to handle a particular situation

If the opps can't attack and cross from the side
If the opponents are unable to launch an effective attack or play from the sides

I'll send him right back like Nathaniel Clyne
The singer will swiftly defeat and neutralize the opponent, similar to Nathaniel Clyne's defensive abilities

Them boy just cap, they ain't got stripes on their arm
Those guys are dishonest, as they do not possess the credentials and experience

Man, I'll do it in my Jordans casually
The artist can effortlessly achieve success while wearing Jordans, symbolizing ease and style

Them times, away trips to Stoke-on-Trent
Recalling past journeys to Stoke-on-Trent for away games

Me and my codie we all chilled at the back
The singer and their friend relaxed and enjoyed themselves in a safe and secure position

Hands in the air, we're bringing it home (bring it home) (Lagga)
Raising hands in victory as we achieve success

Bringing it home
Achieving success and victory

Missin' the match, got Cal on the phone (let's go, let's go)
Unable to attend the game, but discussing it with Cal on the phone

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Get them a pint, get me a lighter (get me a lighter)
Getting others drinks and requesting a lighter for personal use

Ten in the box, bro on the wing
Strategically positioning players in the game for a stronger offensive

But he's a striker (woi, woi, woi, woi)
Although he usually plays on the wing, he is currently being utilized as a striker

Shocked when she heard that I'm from Brazil
Surprising her with the information that the singer is from Brazil

On the pitch they're calling me José (Hi, José)
Receiving the nickname José on the field, referencing a Brazilian football manager

Must be the Latino in me
Attributing certain characteristics or behaviors to the artist's Latino heritage

When I'm runnin' man down, got me screamin' out, "Olé" (olé, Olé, olé)
Experiencing excitement and satisfaction when successfully evading opponents, shouting "Olé"

Slide, attack, get him flicked (flicked)
Performing a sliding tackle to gain possession of the ball

We slide on pavin' strips (strips)
Sliding on smooth surfaces, such as well-maintained football pitches

Do tricks when the baddie with me
Displaying skills and maneuvers when accompanied by an attractive person

But she thinks that I'm tapped and my attitude stinks (woi, woi, woi)
However, she believes that the artist is eccentric and has a negative attitude

Told bro that we got another match tonight (yo, yo)
Informing a friend that they have another game to play that evening

Don't stutter or blink (don't stutter)
Advising not to hesitate or show signs of uncertainty

Man still roll with 11 on print
Continuing to associate with the same group of individuals

Tryna score goals like Lingz
Attempting to achieve success and excel in scoring goals, similar to Jesse Lingard

Still tryna score goals no Fifa
Continuing to strive for success in scoring goals, not just in the video game FIFA

No Fifa, got sent off the pitch (yo)
Not participating in FIFA, but experiencing being ejected from the game

Got sent off the pitch (yo)
Being removed from the game or situation

Got a red card slip, yeah (slip, slip)
Receiving figurative punishment, like receiving a red card in football

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Come slide over them sides, know that we did that (did that)
Approaching and conquering opponents from different angles, acknowledging the success achieved

I was fifteen in the park
Recalling a specific time when the artist was fifteen years old and playing football in the park

Hella time in the cage, bare flip-flaps (flip-flaps, flip-flaps)
Spending a significant amount of time practicing football skills in a small enclosed area, performing many flip-flaps

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Done swing it and shaved, done know that we did that (did that)
Successfully executed a particular move, demonstrating accomplishment

Broad day, pitch get him
Confronting someone in broad daylight on the pitch or field

Split him in two tryna drop their defender
Attempting to bypass or overpower the opponent's defense by dividing and distracting them

Ay broski peel that (peel that)
Hey, friend, handle that situation and take control

Been in the field from young
Involved and experienced in difficult situations from a young age

Bare olé, olé's and flick that (flick that, flick that)
Performing many times the exciting moves and tricks commonly associated with football

She in love with the dance, loving that stance
The person is infatuated with the way the singer dances and their confident posture

Love how I spill that, huh (oi)
Appreciating the singer's skills and how they express themselves

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Broad day, pitch get him
Confronting someone in broad daylight on the pitch or field

Split him in two tryna drop their defender
Attempting to bypass or overpower the opponent's defense by dividing and distracting them

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

(olé, olé, olé)
Continuing the chant and celebration

Olé, olé
Continuing the chant and celebration

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Casyo Johnson, Ellis Taylor, John Morrison, Karl Wilson, Miguel Cunningham, Petterson Martins

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