1) Mika (born … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands/artists under the name Mika.
1) Mika (born Michael Holbrook Penniman in 1983) is a Lebanese-born British singer. He first appeared on BBC Radio 1 in September 2006. He has a background in classical songwriting.
His long awaited first album Life In Cartoon Motion was commercially released on 5th February 2007. It has a coming of age theme, and deals with the transition from childhood to his current position in life. His debut single was Relax, Take It Easy (2006) though the second single Grace Kelly seemed to garner more media attention. In January 2007 he took the UK charts by storm; his second single Grace Kelly charted at Nº3 with downloads alone, and climbed to Nº1 on January 21, 2007.
His second album was called The Boy Who Knew Too Much and the main single from that album was We Are Golden.
The Celebrate Songfacts reports that his third album is called The Origin Of Love and the main single from that album is Celebrate.
In December 2006, more than 130 UK-based music critics and broadcasters took part in the BBC's prestigious Sound of 2007 music poll and MIKA was named the best new talent for 2007.
Official website: http://www.mikasounds.com
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2) MIKA is a rising producer from Europe. Although beginning his career doing breakcore, he is venturing out into new genres as of late.
Official website: http://linktree.com/4mika
3) Mika. Austrian electronic dance pop band formed by Matthias Kertal and Simon Nola. Some albums appearing in this profile were released by this band, not by the Mika mentioned above.
Official website: http://www.mikaella.org/mika/about.htm
4) Mika Singh (Indian Singer) Mika, born as Amrik Singh on June 10, 1977, in Durgapur, West Bengal is a bhangra / rap Indian singer, and is a highly acclaimed Punjabi singer. He has done many film songs which include singh is kinng, mauja hi mauja, guitar. Although his range as a playback singer is limited, almost all his songs are a hit, the latest being Aapka kya hoga from the film Housefull. He has also participated in the reality show iss jungle se mujhe bachao and Music Ka Maha Muqabala.
Read More on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mika_Singh
5) Mika-Haka NZ Maori Cabaret performer
Official website: http://mika.co.nz
6) Mika (Միկա), real name: Michael Varosyan (Միքայել Վարոսյան) is an Armenian child artist who will represent his country in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Bulgaria.
7) Female singer of touhou vocal FELT circle.
8) A 5-yr-old girl (as of 2023) from Colombia
Poker Face
Mika Lyrics
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(Mum mum mum mah)
(Mum mum mum mah)
(Mum mum mum mah)
(Mum mum mum mah)
Mum mum mum mah
Mum mum mum mah
Mum mum mum mah
Mum mum mum mah
I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas please
Fold 'em let 'em hit me raise it baby stay with me, I love it
Luck and intuition play the cards with spades to start
And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart
Oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
I wanna roll with him a hard pair we will be
A little gambling is fun when you're with me, I love it
Russian roulette is not the same without a gun
And baby when it's love if it's not rough it isn't fun, fun
Oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Oh, oh, oh
I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
(Mum mum mum mah)
(Mum mum mum mah)
I won't tell you that I love you
Kiss or hug you
Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin
I'm not lying I'm just stunnin' with my love-glue-gunning
Just like a chick in the casino
Take your bank before I pay you out
I promise this, promise this
Check this hand 'cause I'm marvelous
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
Can't read my, can't read my
No he can't read my poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(She's got to love nobody)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face
(Mum mum mum mah)
Mika's rendition of Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' is a pop hit that describes the game of poker metaphorically, describing the way Lady Gaga uses her feminine wiles to trick her man. The lyrics are from the perspective of a woman who is playing a game of poker with her love interest. The song starts with the singer explaining that she wants to hold her cards the way people do in Texas. She then goes on to say that she wants to fold her cards, but she will let her man hit her so that he stays with her. She uses luck and intuition to play this game with spades.
The chorus builds on Lady Gaga’s poker face by stating that her man can't read it, and he can't read her mind. She tells him that she is going to "get him hot" and show him what things she's got to offer. The second verse refers to Russian roulette not being the same without a gun, which could be interpreted as not being as exciting. Lady Gaga sings about love not being fun unless it's rough, and compares bluffing in poker to bluffing with her "muffin," alluding to her sexuality.
In conclusion, Mika's 'Poker Face' is a song about a woman playing a game with her man and using her feminine wiles to keep him interested. Throughout the song, Lady Gaga describes the ways in which she can hold her cards the right way and play the game of poker with ease.
Line by Line Meaning
Mum mum mum mah
The sound of a catchy beat to set the mood
I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas please
I want to play high stakes poker like the pros in the state of Texas
Fold 'em let 'em hit me raise it baby stay with me, I love it
I am willing to take risks and will do so with my partner by my side, and I enjoy doing so
Luck and intuition play the cards with spades to start
Playing poker requires a combination of chance and gut feeling to begin with the strong hand of spades
And after he's been hooked I'll play the one that's on his heart
Once my opponent is committed, I will then control the emotional side of the game and use it to my advantage
Oh, oh, oh I'll get him hot, show him what I've got
I will use my skill at poker to overpower my opponent and impress them
Can't read my, can't read my No he can't read my poker face (She's got to love nobody)
My poker face is too good for my opponent to read, and I am independent and do not rely on anyone else's love
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face (Mum mum mum mah)
Repetitive fun lyrics with the catchy beat
I wanna roll with him a hard pair we will be
I want the challenge of playing against a skilled opponent, and we will make a tough team
A little gambling is fun when you're with me, I love it
Gambling a bit with a partner is enjoyable to me
Russian roulette is not the same without a gun
The game of Russian Roulette without the risk of death is not as thrilling
And baby when it's love if it's not rough it isn't fun, fun
In a romantic relationship, it is more exciting when there is an element of challenge or difficulty
I won't tell you that I love you Kiss or hug you Cause I'm bluffin' with my muffin I'm not lying I'm just stunnin' with my love-glue-gunning
I will withhold my love and use my skills and charm to impress my opponent
Just like a chick in the casino Take your bank before I pay you out
I will take control of the game and win my opponent's money before I pay them out
I promise this, promise this Check this hand 'cause I'm marvelous
I am confident in my abilities and performance, and I challenge my opponent to check this hand
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face (Mum mum mum mah)
Repeating the fun and catchy lyrics again
Can't read my, can't read my No he can't read my poker face (She's got to love nobody)
Restating that my opponent cannot read my facial expressions and that I rely only on myself
P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face (Mum mum mum mah)
More repetition of the fun lyrics and beat
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Serena Matthews
Lady Gaga and Mika are both completely different artists with different styles- to those saying either one is better- they're both brilliant! :)
hoomhoom
This is just such a great cover, and I like how he sang it the way Lady Gaga did when she sang it acoustically. HE'S SO AMAZING.
Jedidiah750
I love this version! He's so original & classy, not to mention that voice, but it is GaGa's song that she wrote & she sings it best with her own inflections, I love her version on Ellen as well as her acoustic version live in Tokyo, they're both amazing! <3
Schuyler Hart
Mika, you never stop making me smile. I love Gaga, but this version is...is...just...I'm speechless.Thank you, Mika. For all you do. <3
Kyron Sumeragi
His voice is amazing in a time where the younger generation is so focused on rap and hip hop. Brings some life into new music :D
zzoom21
i love both mika and lady gaga, and i have to say i thought this was fantastic. sometimes it's really annoying when artists take songs and completely change the tone or whatever, but this is so much mika's style that i can't help but love it.
IanGDown
It's amazing how he can make someone's song better. He's amazing!
Mary Ruth Walsh
Usually I don't think covers can match up to the originals; this one exceeds it <3
DefyingGravityNaruto
Omg i love this cover soo much!!! Such a great singer MIKA FOREVER <3
Indigo Skies
Mika does this in such a different way, that you can't not LOVE it! I Love this version :D