(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!
X3
M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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Che non sarò lo stesso stronzo di adesso
Sogni nel cassetto marciscono dentro
Ferite all'interno guariscono nel tempo
Rimango lo stesso stronzo
Mettiti in fila se mi vuoi morto
Se spari risorgo
Se scompaio non torno
Bro spacco davvero
Sono il primo fan della merda che faccio
Vesto da rappuso so che non ti piaccio
Ma slengo da driller
Non sai la fatica che faccio
Fanculo
Io non ti invidio
Perché altrimenti sarei già finito
Le puff hanno smesso di andare
Ho iniziato a spacciare
Dai cazzo mi sembra ridicolo
Un fratello mi dice stai fuori dai guai
Di queste cazzate te ne pentirai
C ho diciasset'anni
Ma ho preso più droghe di quanto tu in vita possa fare mai
Quando mi incazzo fra non parlo bene
Colpa del Lexotan preso d'inverno
Fumavo cinque g in personal al giorno
Scaldo la zatla ma rimango freddo
Sono da solo con venti pacchetti di sighe
Ma faccio comunque per tre
Fumavo le canne
Ora prendo le benzo
Cos'è che è peggiore?
Fra decidi te
In strada mi cercano
Ho gli occhi aperti
Teneva due pane da me
Ora che sono solo è il momento perfetto
Per farmi vedere davvero chi sei
Sono da solo con venti pacchetti di sighe
Ma faccio comunque per tre
Fumavo le canne
Ora prendo le benzo
Cos'è che è peggiore?
Fra decidi te
In strada mi cercano
Ho gli occhi aperti
Teneva due pane da me
Ora che sono solo è il momento perfetto
Per farmi vedere davvero chi sei
The lyrics to "X3" by M.I.K.E. Presents Caromax depict a sense of self-reflection and personal growth. The opening lines, "Sputo qualche verso per dire a me stesso / Che non sarò lo stesso stronzo di adesso" can be translated as "I spit out some verses to tell myself / That I won't be the same asshole as before." Here, the artist acknowledges his past behavior and expresses a desire for change and improvement.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of dreams and aspirations, as indicated by the line "Sogni nel cassetto marciscono dentro" which means "Dreams in the drawer rot inside." This suggests a sense of frustration or stagnation, with unfulfilled dreams slowly decaying within. However, the following line, "Ferite all'interno guariscono nel tempo," meaning "Wounds inside heal over time," implies that there is hope for healing and progress.
Throughout the song, the artist emphasizes his authenticity and refusal to conform to societal expectations. He proclaims, "Non sono un personaggio / Bro spacco davvero" which translates to "I'm not a character / Dude, I really break it." This can be interpreted as a rejection of artificiality and a determination to stay true to himself.
The lyrics also touch upon the artist's experiences with substance abuse and the consequences it has had on his life. He acknowledges the risks he has taken, stating "Ho preso più droghe di quanto tu in vita possa fare mai" which means "I've taken more drugs than you could ever do in your life." The artist seems to reflect on the negative impacts of his choices and possibly seeks redemption.
Overall, the lyrics of "X3" convey a sense of self-awareness, personal struggles, and a desire for growth and change. It reflects a journey of self-reflection, acknowledging past mistakes, and striving for personal improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
Sputo qualche verso per dire a me stesso
I spit out some verses to tell myself
Che non sarò lo stesso stronzo di adesso
That I won't be the same jerk as before
Sogni nel cassetto marciscono dentro
Dreams in the drawer decay inside
Ferite all'interno guariscono nel tempo
Wounds inside heal over time
Rimango lo stesso stronzo
I remain the same jerk
Mettiti in fila se mi vuoi morto
Get in line if you want me dead
Se spari risorgo
If you shoot, I rise
Se scompaio non torno
If I disappear, I won't come back
Non sono un personaggio
I'm not a character
Bro spacco davvero
Bro, I really break it
Sono il primo fan della merda che faccio
I'm the number one fan of the shit I do
Vesto da rappuso so che non ti piaccio
I dress like a rapper, I know you don't like me
Ma slengo da driller
But I slang like a driller
Non sai la fatica che faccio
You don't know the effort I put in
Fanculo
Fuck it
Io non ti invidio
I don't envy you
Perché altrimenti sarei già finito
Otherwise, I would have already ended
Le puff hanno smesso di andare
Puffs have stopped going
Ho iniziato a spacciare
I started dealing
Dai cazzo mi sembra ridicolo
Come on, it seems ridiculous to me
Un fratello mi dice stai fuori dai guai
A brother tells me to stay out of trouble
Di queste cazzate te ne pentirai
Of these bullshit, you will regret
C ho diciasset'anni
I'm seventeen years old
Ma ho preso più droghe di quanto tu in vita possa fare mai
But I've taken more drugs than you could ever do in your life
Quando mi incazzo fra non parlo bene
When I get angry, I don't speak well
Colpa del Lexotan preso d'inverno
Blame the Lexotan taken in winter
Fumavo cinque g in personal al giorno
I smoked five grams of personal a day
Scaldo la zatla ma rimango freddo
I heat up the weed but I stay cold
Sono da solo con venti pacchetti di sighe
I'm alone with twenty packs of cigarettes
Ma faccio comunque per tre
But I still do it for three
Fumavo le canne
I used to smoke joints
Ora prendo le benzo
Now I take benzos
Cos'è che è peggiore?
What's worse?
Fra decidi te
Bro, you decide
In strada mi cercano
They're looking for me on the streets
Ho gli occhi aperti
I have my eyes open
Teneva due pane da me
He used to hold two breads for me
Ora che sono solo è il momento perfetto
Now that I'm alone, it's the perfect moment
Per farmi vedere davvero chi sei
To really show me who you are
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Paolo Fontana
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