(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!
damage
M.I.K.E. Lyrics
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I am trouble, in trouble
I am trouble, in trouble
I am trouble, in trouble
I am trouble, in trouble
I am trouble, in trouble
I am trouble, in trouble
I am trouble, in trouble
Looking at my future and I'm deciding
How I been about it, ever since I'm here
Nigga quit riding, quit riding
Sweet roses on mini jeans, yeah
Quit riding, sweet roses on mini jeans, yeah
Said keep riding, brain damage
Looking at my future and I'm deciding
How I been about it, ever since I'm here
Nigga quit riding, smoking all my doobie
And I quit riding, quit riding
Sweet roses on mini jeans, yeah
Said quit riding, sweet roses on mini jeans, yeah
I can blow up the kind of rumors
I can be me, don't worry bout this
The reaper will tournish the keys
Then I throw it to the ocean
I was afraid that I was weak
And it was deeper than me
Made it out, made it count
Made it stick, with a glue
Speaking for the weak
We got this shit and it's dizzy
Proper hand the cash
Give me all that I assign for
I keep living in my room though
Everybody on a cruise row
We all deeper in the vision
That was crazy
Oh yeah, hell yeah
If you're asking if I make it
You think I'm playing dope
You think I'm playing dope, yeah
I'm hitting beats with a stanza
Quit when I pass on
I don't got nobody
I got music to rely on
Was raised by the Bible
Switched like an eyeball
I'm not here to give it up
I'm here to give away
What it is is in my mind
What it is is in the closet
Who came here to steal it
Celebrities working hard for this,
Politics getting deep
Then it's personal
We have to wait for this shine
Then we let it be
I owe myself a little visit to the state
I cannot dance but my moves
Michael Jackson moonwalking
Im in the stu chocking
My last joint harder
Than the shit you busy dropping
Spit it out now
No more spit it out tongue
I'm in my zone
All this shit I gotta stop
Making this music be part of me
Damn, is that enough for me
No enough for you
I keep on wishing
That you love me more than ever
Spit it out to me
Don't be shaking off for them
K-man got you baby don't be fuckin up for real
K-man got you baby don't freaking up for real
Quit riding
Brain damage
Looking at my future
And I'm deciding
How I been about it
Ever since I'm here
Nigga quit riding
Quit riding
Sweet roses with mini jeans
Girl, yeah
Quit riding
Sweet roses with mini jeans
Girl, yeah
Quit riding
Brain damage
Looking at my future
And I'm deciding
How I been about it
Ever since I'm here
Nigga quit riding
Smoking on my doobie
And I quit riding
Quit riding
Sweet roses with mini jeans
Girl, yeah
Quit riding
Sweet roses with mini jeans
Girl, yeah
Girl, yeah
The lyrics in “Damage” by m.i.k.e. paint a picture of gang violence, drug use, and criminal activity. The opening lines, “Both hands full of bandages, wit the gang pullin up and doin damages,” suggest that the singer is involved in violence that leads to injuries requiring bandages. The following lines, “Been awhile since then fried bologna sandwiches, break a bitch take a risk can you handle it,” suggest that the singer may have been in prison and that he is willing to take risks to maintain his position in the gang. The repeated question, “Aye tell me can you handle it,” implies that the singer is testing the commitment of those around him.
There are several references to guns and violence in the song. “Ima light his ass up like a candle stick, Silver back when I'm pullin out banana clips” suggests that the singer is willing to use violence to assert his dominance. The lines “7.62 Reconstructin shit, Playin tag back and forth wit them hollow tips” suggest that the singer is shooting at others and being shot at in return. There are also references to drug use, such as “Backwoods full of cannabis” and the line “Get a bag drop bands till it vanishes” that suggests the singer is making money from drug sales.
The song ends with the repeated lines “Both hands full of bandages, wit the gang pullin up and doin damages” which implies that the violence and criminal activity will continue.
Line by Line Meaning
Both hands full of bandages
I've been through a lot of shit and I always need to cover up my wounds.
Wit the gang pullin up and doin damages
I roll with my crew and we cause destruction wherever we go.
Been awhile since then fried bologna sandwiches
I've come a long way from when all I could afford was cheap food like fried bologna sandwiches.
Break a bitch take a risk can you handle it
I'm not afraid to take risks and break people down to get what I want. Can you keep up with me?
Aye tell me can you handle it
I'm challenging you to see if you can handle my lifestyle and the risks I take.
Ima light his ass up like a candle stick
I'm going to shoot him and make him light up like a candle.
Silver back when I'm pullin out banana clips
I'm strong like a gorilla and my guns are loaded with banana clip ammunition.
Home alone comin thru sticky bandit shit
I'm coming in stealth to rob someone's home, just like the Sticky Bandits from Home Alone.
Backwoods full of cannabis
I always have a lot of weed in my Backwoods cigarettes.
Keep a stick cause too many people scandalous
I carry a gun because there are too many untrustworthy people around me who might try to harm me.
Get a bag drop bands till it vanishes
I hustle hard and make money until it disappears.
If you ain't airin shit out than don't brandish it
If you're not willing to use your gun and start shooting, then don't show it off.
Steerin wheel European with the Hennessy
I drive a European car while I'm sipping on some Hennessy.
Middle finger always pointed at the enemy
I'm always flipping off my enemies and showing them that they can't bring me down.
7.62 Reconstructin shit
My bullets are tearing through and destroying everything in their path.
Playin tag back and forth wit them hollow tips
We're shooting at each other with hollow-point bullets like we're playing a game of tag.
My territory lookin like a war zone
My neighborhood is full of crime and violence, like a war zone.
I pray my brotha get a dub in the courtroom
I hope my friend gets a victory in court and doesn't get sent to prison.
Man 2 man I can tell you don't want none
I can tell by looking at you that you don't want to mess with me one-on-one.
Big shells pistol grip on the shotgun
I have a shotgun with a big shell and a pistol grip for better control.
I got this shit from the dirt if I go broke talk a bitch out her skirt yeah yeah yeah
I came from nothing and worked hard to get here, so I know how to hustle and get what I want even if I have nothing. I can always use my charm to talk a woman out of her clothes for some quick cash.
My young life thuggin got it pokin out his shirt
I've been living a thug life since I was young and I'm proud of it, wearing it like a badge of honor.
This money secondary put the fam bam first
Money comes second to my family, who I prioritize above everything else.
Sliden wit a stick and you know I get it poppin
I'm sliding around with a gun and you know that when I bring out my weapon, things are about to get intense.
Simba in this bitch and I'm known for leavin damage
I'm like Simba, fierce and intimidating, and I'm known for causing destruction and leaving my mark wherever I go.
Word in the street nigga you ain't really havin
People are talking and saying that you're not really living the life you claim to be.
Bounce back off a risk nigga can you manage
You need to be able to bounce back from taking risks if you want to survive in my world.
Sticks and poles in this bitch like we goin campin
I have a lot of weapons, including sticks and poles, like I'm preparing to go camping.
Talk her out her skirt yeah bitch I need that cabbage
I can sweet-talk a woman into taking off her clothes so I can get some money from her.
Light a nigga up so fast nigga do some damage
I can shoot someone so fast that it causes serious damage.
My jectz be fired up tell me can you handle it
My friends are ready for action and I'm asking if you can handle stepping up to us.
My niggaz been haven pape you just start haven it
I've been making money for a long time, while you're just starting out.
Break a bitch for her purse yeah I'm kinda scandalous
I'm not above robbing women for their purses if I need to.
The bitch wanna be my bitch but she faint handle it
This woman wants to be with me romantically, but I don't think she could handle my dangerous lifestyle.
Fuck the 5-0 they don't wanna see me haven shit
I don't trust the police and I know they don't want me to succeed in life.
Back takin risks for them dirty blue bandages
I'm taking risks to make money, even if it means getting my hands dirty and risking injury.
Know I'm wit them apes and we came wit all banana clips
I'm with my crew and we're ready for anything, armed with plenty of ammunition.
See a opp make his pussy ass really vanish quick
If I see someone I don't like, they'll quickly disappear from my sight.
Take a risk for them bandages
I'm willing to put myself in danger for money.
It's a field trip
Life is an adventure and every day is like going on a field trip.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kulani Tshabalala
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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