(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!
World Citizen
M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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Welcome to my country
Welcome to revolt
Welcome baby black or yellow
Welcome
The patriot in my conscience
The reason is a second word
What is “this nation”?
Nation, nation, it´s comdenation
Nation, nation, they want kiss his flag
Kiss the flag, or die.
Fuck, fuck , the fascist legends
Shout, shout, we want live in peace.
I am Citizen of world.
Don´t told me stories….
Don´t, don´t told me stories
don’t ,don´t dream, dream with your heros
Give it away to war
Transmission of stupids songs
Radio!!! is a eternal farce
People of America, People of Iraq
Where are??? the differents?
Nation, nation, it´s comdenation
Nation, nation, they want kiss his flag
Kiss the flag, or die.
Fuck, fuck , the fascist legends
Shout, shout, we want live in peace.
I am Citizen of world.
Don´t told me stories….
Don´t, don´t told me stories
don’t ,don´t dream, dream with your heros
Give it away to war
The lyrics of M.I.K.E.'s "World Citizen" depict the perspective of a citizen who feels that nationalistic and patriotic attitudes are not productive and have brought about wars and conflicts, instead of peace and unity. The singer welcomes people of various races and backgrounds, highlighting their shared identity as "citizens of the world." The mention of "revolt" suggests a dissatisfaction with the status quo and a desire for change.
The singer questions the notion of "this nation" and implies that the concept of a nation is a condemnation in a world where people should see themselves as part of a larger global community. The repeated line "Kiss the flag, or die" suggests that the patriotism expected of citizens is an extreme and violent ideology that does not allow for alternative perspectives. The sentiment is that fascism, which is characterized by authoritarian nationalism, must be opposed. The song urges for people to shout for peace and to reject the idea of going to war.
Overall, "World Citizen" is a call for people to recognize their shared global identity and to resist narrow and divisive nationalist ideologies.
Line by Line Meaning
Citizen of world
Identifying oneself as a citizen of the world, without being limited to national boundaries.
Welcome to my country
Inviting everyone to share in the beauty and culture of the country.
Welcome to revolt
Encouraging revolution and change for the common good.
Welcome baby black or yellow
Welcoming children of all races and colors.
Welcome
Welcoming all individuals with open arms.
The patriot in my conscience
Feeling a sense of patriotism, but also prioritizing individual conscience.
The reason is a second word
Considering other factors aside from nationalism when making decisions.
This nation
Questioning the definition and purpose of nationalism.
What is “this nation”?
Asking for a definitive answer on the meaning of nationalism.
Nation, nation, it´s comdenation
Associating nationalism with condemnation and negativity.
Nation, nation, they want kiss his flag
Expressing the pressure to blindly and illogically pledge allegiance to one's flag or nation.
Kiss the flag, or die.
Portraying extreme nationalism and the dangerous consequences it brings.
Fuck, fuck , the fascist legends
Rejecting the glorification of fascists and their ideologies.
Shout, shout, we want live in peace.
Demanding peaceful coexistence and condemning violence.
I am Citizen of world.
Reiterating the idea of being a citizen of the world first and foremost.
Don´t, don´t told me stories
Rejecting propaganda and falsehoods.
don’t ,don´t dream, dream with your heros
Encouraging people to stop blindly following leaders and instead think and dream for themselves.
Give it away to war
Believing that war is often senseless and gives nothing back to humanity.
Transmission of stupids songs
Criticizing mass media for transmitting vapid and unimportant messages.
Radio!!! is a eternal farce
Expressing doubt about the authenticity and validity of media.
People of America, People of Iraq
Unifying all people, regardless of their national origin.
Where are??? the differents?
Questioning if there are really any significant differences between groups of people, and if they should be used as a distinguishing factor.
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Written by: Sergio Salesa Frochoso
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