(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!
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M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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Yo
Wake up its the morning no more time for snooze (huuuhh)
Turn the looney tunes in tune as I cruise
Into entertainment entertaining me to fullest
Watching fud and bugs pull shit out to the fullness (nahhh whats up doc)
Pulling out my cereal watching this is the coolest
Amusement, kicking, and booling
The minds of the audience
But as I turn up the volume it's
Pulling me into the screen like stay tuned
But the opposite
I started Feeling like Mike in a Jam
Kablam! (What the hell)
Was that a shot aimed from Elmer's hand? (screwy wabbit)
God fucking damn
I've become a cartoon, evolved from a simple kind of man
So I healed my wound, got up and knocked him out cross the land (POW!)
Ran around smacking looneys all in their faces
Like how I do with trumps supporters of racists
Rapists slanders that should be locked in all cages (They’re rapists, slanders)
Except I do this in animated screens of amazement
I'm your typical anime character
I'm here to body all inferiors
I won't stop until I'm superior
I'm your typical anime Character
1... 2... 3... 4
1.2.3.4
1.2.3.4
I'm tired of this real world
It's too flipping degrading (fuck everything)
The vibes of this surreal world
Is all alleviating
There's no commodities
Broccoli, that will constantly
Take your world including your arteries
And sell it to new property
This is all honesty
It's better than technology
A different kinda monopoly
With no sign of hypocrisy
And you won't see me bleed
Geez
As I Look to promote peace
Please
Can I release these needs?
Imma be a legendary one
As I breathe cartoon air in N out of my lungs
Kill you with one breathe, and all it takes is one
See who I am now, who I've become
As a lyrical monster in a mask I've only just begun (Yeah)
I'm your typical anime character
I'm here to body all inferiors
I won't stop until I'm superior
I'm your typical anime Character
(Bang Bang)
Wait you thought I was done?
Shot from Yosemite's gun
Fading out bleeding out
oh how
Look at me now
Until I got up ducked out on a run
Danger is all for fun
But this place is all for some
There's no denial here
We're all alive in here (Fuck Earth)
So go against the script
There's no dying here
So go and try my peers (close eyes)
Feel alive my dear
I swear it's all sincere
This how I got right here
Some would call this drugs
I call it all in love
Of animation imagination
That there's stronger stuff
First time might be rough
So don't call my bluff
Cruise out
Don't lose out to what E.P does (Like me)
I'm your typical anime character
I'm here to body all inferiors
I won't stop until I'm superior
I'm your typical anime character
The Dreamer... Jshnide
The lyrics to M.I.K.E.’s “Character” are about the artist’s deep love for cartoons and anime. The song opens with M.I.K.E. waking up in the morning, and instead of reaching for his phone, he turns on cartoons such as Looney Tunes. He describes the joy he feels watching his favorite characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck on the screen, and the amusement they provide him.
As the song progresses, M.I.K.E. imagines himself becoming a cartoon character and going on a rampage against those he deems inferior. He talks about feeling powerful and superior in this animated world, and how it provides an escape from the realities of the real world. The lyrics suggest that M.I.K.E. is using his love for cartoons and anime to deal with his frustrations with the real world.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “I’m your typical anime character” four times, emphasizing the artist’s identification with this type of character. In the final verse, M.I.K.E. paints a vivid picture of the surreal world of cartoons and the sense of freedom and peace he finds there. The lyrics suggest that cartoons and anime serve as a form of therapy for the artist, allowing him to temporarily escape from reality and find solace in the world of the imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up its the morning no more time for snooze (huuuhh)
It's time to wake up and start the day, no more sleeping in.
Turn the looney tunes in tune as I cruise
I'm listening to Looney Tunes music as I enjoy my day.
Into entertainment entertaining me to fullest
I'm enjoying entertainment to the fullest extent.
Watching fud and bugs pull shit out to the fullness (nahhh whats up doc)
I'm watching Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck entertain me with their antics.
Pulling out my cereal watching this is the coolest
I'm sitting down to eat breakfast while enjoying the entertainment on TV.
Amusement, kicking, and booling
I'm amused and having a good time.
Yosemite Daffy shooting abusing
I'm watching Yosemite Sam and Daffy Duck in a shooting scene.
The minds of the audience
The audience's minds are being engaged by the entertainment on TV.
But as I turn up the volume it's
As I increase the volume on the TV, I become even more engrossed in the entertainment.
Pulling me into the screen like stay tuned
I feel as though I'm being pulled into the TV screen and want to keep watching.
But the opposite
The opposite of what I want is happening.
I started Feeling like Mike in a Jam
I feel like I'm in a difficult situation, like Michael Jordan in the movie 'Space Jam.'
Kablam! (What the hell)
Suddenly, something surprising and alarming happens ('kablam' is an onomatopoeic word for a loud noise).
Was that a shot aimed from Elmer's hand? (screwy wabbit)
I wonder if the surprising event was caused by Elmer Fudd and his gun.
God fucking damn
I'm frustrated and upset.
I've become a cartoon, evolved from a simple kind of man
I feel like I'm transforming into a cartoon character, like in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.'
So I healed my wound, got up and knocked him out cross the land (POW!)
I recover from the surprise and retaliate against Elmer Fudd by knocking him out.
Ran around smacking looneys all in their faces
I start attacking and hitting the Looney Tunes characters in their faces.
Like how I do with trumps supporters of racists
I compare my actions to how I would interact with supporters of President Trump or racists.
Rapists slanders that should be locked in all cages (They’re rapists, slanders)
I believe that rapists and slanderers should be imprisoned.
Except I do this in animated screens of amazement
Instead of attacking real people, I'm only doing this in the animated world on TV.
I'm your typical anime character
I see myself as a typical character from an anime TV show.
I'm here to body all inferiors
I'm here to overpower and defeat anyone who is inferior to me.
I won't stop until I'm superior
I won't stop until I am the strongest and most dominant character in the animated world.
I'm tired of this real world
I'm exhausted and disillusioned with the real world.
It's too flipping degrading (fuck everything)
I think the real world is too degrading and unpleasant ('flipping' is a euphemism for the F-word).
The vibes of this surreal world
I prefer the atmosphere and energy of the animated world over the real world.
Is all alleviating
Being in the animated world is relieving and freeing for me.
There's no commodities
There are no tangible goods or products to worry about in the animated world.
Broccoli, that will constantly
Even healthy food items like broccoli can be harmful or troublesome in the real world.
Take your world including your arteries
Eating unhealthy foods can lead to health problems like clogged arteries.
And sell it to new property
Companies and advertisers are always trying to profit off of consumers' preferences and habits.
This is all honesty
I believe this is the truth and is worth considering.
It's better than technology
For me, being in the animated world is a better experience than interacting with technology like computers or smartphones.
A different kinda monopoly
The animated world provides a unique and different type of control and experience than a typical monopoly.
With no sign of hypocrisy
There is no hypocrisy or deception in the animated world like there can be in the real world.
And you won't see me bleed
I won't be hurt or harmed in the animated world, unlike in the real world.
As I Look to promote peace
I am interested in promoting peace and harmony within the animated world.
Please
I am asking for others to join me in promoting peace and harmony within the animated world.
Can I release these needs?
I wonder if I can fulfill my desires and goals in the animated world.
Imma be a legendary one
I aspire to be a legendary character in the animated world.
As I breathe cartoon air in N out of my lungs
I feel like I'm breathing special, animated air.
Kill you with one breathe, and all it takes is one
I believe that I am powerful enough to kill others with just one breath or action in the animated world.
See who I am now, who I've become
I want others to see how much I have transformed and become a different, more powerful person within the animated world.
As a lyrical monster in a mask I've only just begun (Yeah)
I see myself as a powerful and creative entity who is just starting to show my potential and skills to others.
Wait you thought I was done?
I have more to say and more to do.
Shot from Yosemite's gun
I am hit and wounded by a gunshot fired by Yosemite Sam.
Fading out bleeding out
I am slipping away and bleeding out from my wounds.
oh how
I feel regret or sadness about my fate.
Look at me now
I want others to see my current state and condition.
Until I got up ducked out on a run
I am able to recover and escape danger by ducking out and running away.
Danger is all for fun
In the animated world, danger and excitement are part of the fun and entertainment.
But this place is all for some
The animated world is a place that some people love and enjoy.
There's no denial here
There is no denying the appeal and enjoyment of the animated world.
We're all alive in here (Fuck Earth)
The animated world is so captivating and enjoyable that it makes the real world seem boring or unnecessary.
So go against the script
I encourage others to challenge the typical or expected ways of the animated world.
There's no dying here
In the animated world, death and injury are not permanent or final.
So go and try my peers (close eyes)
I encourage others to compete against me and test their abilities in the animated world (the 'close eyes' gesture is a challenge or dare).
Feel alive my dear
I want others to experience the same sense of vibrancy and life that I feel in the animated world.
I swear it's all sincere
I want others to know that my enthusiasm and passion for the animated world is genuine and sincere.
This how I got right here
My current state and position in the animated world is the result of my love and dedication to it.
Some would call this drugs
Some people might think that my obsession with the animated world is similar to a drug addiction.
I call it all in love
I see my passion for the animated world as a form of love and adoration for it.
Of animation imagination
I believe that animation and imagination are powerful and transformative forces in the world.
That there's stronger stuff
Animation and imagination are even more powerful and transformative than physical substances like drugs.
First time might be rough
For those who are new to the animated world, it might be a challenging or difficult experience at first.
So don't call my bluff
Don't underestimate or doubt my love and commitment to the animated world.
Cruise out
I'm leaving the scene or ending my performance.
Don't lose out to what E.P does (Like me)
I want others to be inspired by my passion and dedication to the animated world and not miss out on the enjoyment it brings ('E.P' may be a reference to someone else who is also involved in the animated world).
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ean Polakov, Jonathan Schneider
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Robinson
I actually liked that he did this, i feel like I don't see him so much anymore. Wouldn't mind seeing him talk with other comics at a roundtable I bet he could hold his own
MR Mar'Mellow
Totes ❣️😻🍵🍵💂
Shab54
He was on conans podcast recently and came across great. Feels like he has stories for days.
Pancake Stew
He definitely seems to have relaxed more with age. Many actors and directors said he was very difficult to work with which is probably a major reason he fell from the acting scene slightly.
Zac Marvel
People were pissed about love guru and some other characters. Also would love to see a waynes world 3.
Suits and Strings
I really appreciated that he spoke not just about his own process, but the people that helped him make those great characters happen. Came off very humble and knowledgeable.
lost in a box
I loved his comments on Conan helping him rewrite his bit, Conan really does love this stuff deep down which is probably why he never felt fake.
Purpleturtlehurtler (Jominski)
@lost in a box couldn't say it better myself.
Kieran Sol
Mike Myers is incredibly humble. He was part of my entire childhood and most of my adult hood and it's crazy to me I've watched all his movies and never knew what his real talking voice sounded like. Such a cool and amazing actor. Influential, and should go down as one of the best of all time.
Max Lasater
He’s dropping a lot of information. This is great for those people who want to be actors