Michael Francis Seander (born October 30, 1988), known professionally as "m… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Francis Seander (born October 30, 1988), known professionally as "mike." (formerly Mike Stud), is an American hip-hop recording artist. His first musical recognition came with the release of his viral single "College Humor", which he recorded on GarageBand ironically while he was a relief pitcher at Duke University.

While recovering from surgery, Stud turned to music to pass the time.

In December 2010, Stud released a music video for "College Humor". Stud stated that he originally made the track as a joke for his baseball teammates. Since its release, the video has been viewed over 2.5 million times (as of April 2021). In March, Stud followed up his hit with "In This Life", which featured West Coast rapper Alex Lagemann.

All three hits were featured on Stud's first mixtape—"A Toast to Tommy"—which he released in October 2011. In August, Stud released another mixtape, Click, as a collaboration with fellow hip-hop artist Huey Mack.

On May 13, 2013, Stud released his debut studio album "Relief".

On July 7, 2014, he released his second album "Closer".

On October 30, 2015, he released an 8-track mini-album "This Isn't the Album", a mix of previously released singles and new tracks.

On January 12, 2016, Stud released his third studio album "These Days", which includes a feature from New York Mets pitcher and former Duke teammate, Marcus Stroman.

Mike most recently starred in a TV show on the Esquire Network called This Is Mike Stud. The show follows him and his crew around on his most recent Back2YouTour. The show premiered Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

In 2017, Stud was featured on "To the Grave" by American singer-songwriter Bea Miller, which is included on her EP "Chapter Three: Yellow" and her second studio album "Aurora".

On November 12, 2018, Stud released his fourth album, 4TheHomies, which included 23 songs and features from Vory and Goody Grace. The album is very special to Stud, as the pinned tweet reads, "Hey guys. I released a new project last night. 23 songs that are basically the last 2 years of my life in music form. I made every song in my house. this shit couldn't be more me. I hope u guys have as much fun listening as we did making it."

In 2018, Stud began his Final Mike Stud Tour, leading many fans to believe it was his last tour ever. He clarified this saying changing his stage name to "Mike" after the tour concluded.[14]

hail mary
Mike. Lyrics

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I don't want to die but there are certain things inside of me
that keep me from what I could be, they're riddled with toxicity
And I don't want to lie, but these small things just make me hate myself,
I feel compelled to ask for help, cause my heads become a prison cell
And I need to kill the little parts of me
the make believe enemies
that convinced me there's no remedy
And I need to eliminate the negative thoughts that live deep within my brain that make me question if

Fighting is worth it
Am I really better off?
Trying to be perfect
While I'm covered up in flaws
So here we go a hail Mary for the ages
Will I survive the war I'm waging?
I'm not saying I'll be perfect every day
But if make it out alive, maybe I'll want to stay that way
I don't always cry, but there are certain days that I'm a mess
I'm depressed and I confess that I suppress the hopelessness
I'd throw these thoughts aside, but in my blood there is a sedative
that makes me hypersensitive and afraid to face my narrative
Cause I'm not a fan of the story yet,
Let me know when it stops being sad and it gets glorious
Cause I think I've got some better things to do
Like licking wounds, but what's the use, if I know I'm gonna lose?
Is trying even worth it?
Am I really better off?
How can I be certain
That I won't be written off?
So here we go a hail Mary for the ages
Will I survive the war I'm waging?

I'm not saying I'll be perfect every day
But if make it out alive, maybe I'll want to stay that way

Overall Meaning

In "Hail Mary" by Mike., the lyrics delve into the internal struggles and conflicts that the artist experiences. The song reflects a battle within oneself, specifically addressing the desire for self-improvement while simultaneously feeling burdened and constrained by personal flaws and toxic thoughts.

The opening lines express a reluctance to give up on life, despite the presence of inner turmoil. There is a recognition that certain aspects within are holding the artist back from reaching their full potential and causing them to feel trapped. This leads to self-hatred and a plea for assistance in breaking free from these internal walls.

The chorus introduces the concept of fighting internal battles and questioning their worthiness. The artist contemplates whether their efforts to be perfect and overcome their flaws are truly beneficial, questioning if the struggle is even worth it. The desire for a better, happier existence is present but overshadowed by doubts and negative thoughts that seem deeply ingrained.

In the second verse, the artist reveals the occasional vulnerability and depression they experience. They acknowledge suppressing such feelings and thoughts, but the presence of a sedative in their blood exacerbates their hypersensitivity and fear of confronting their own reality. There is an aversion to the current narrative of their life, longing for a point where it transitions from sadness to glory.

The song concludes with a sense of uncertainty and questioning. The artist ponders if their efforts to improve themselves and their circumstances will truly pay off. They wonder if they will be able to escape being dismissed and written off by others. Despite these doubts, they still offer a "hail Mary," a final, desperate attempt to overcome their struggles and survive the war they are waging within themselves.

Overall, "Hail Mary" is a deeply introspective song that illustrates the internal conflicts and battles faced by the artist. It touches on themes of self-doubt, the desire for self-improvement, and the struggle to maintain hope amidst personal flaws and negative thoughts.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to die but there are certain things inside of me
I have a fear of my own internal struggles

that keep me from what I could be, they're riddled with toxicity
These struggles prevent me from reaching my full potential and are harmful

And I don't want to lie, but these small things just make me hate myself
I strive for honesty, but these minor issues cause self-hatred

I feel compelled to ask for help, cause my heads become a prison cell
I am desperate for assistance because my mind feels like a confinement

And I need to kill the little parts of me
I must remove the negative aspects of my being

the make believe enemies
imaginary opponents that hold me back

that convinced me there's no remedy
that have convinced me there is no solution

And I need to eliminate the negative thoughts that live deep within my brain
I must eliminate the pessimistic thoughts that reside in my mind

that make me question if Fighting is worth it
that make me doubt the value of perseverance

Am I really better off?
Is my situation truly improved?

Trying to be perfect
Striving for flawlessness

While I'm covered up in flaws
Despite being filled with imperfections

So here we go a hail Mary for the ages
This is a desperate attempt with uncertain outcome

Will I survive the war I'm waging?
Can I overcome the battles I face?

I'm not saying I'll be perfect every day
I understand that perfection is unattainable

But if make it out alive, maybe I'll want to stay that way
If I can overcome my struggles, I might desire to continue living

I don't always cry, but there are certain days that I'm a mess
I don't constantly cry, but some days I feel completely overwhelmed

I'm depressed and I confess that I suppress the hopelessness
I acknowledge my depression and my tendency to hide my feelings of despair

I'd throw these thoughts aside, but in my blood there is a sedative
I wish to discard these thoughts, but I am hindered by something calming within me

that makes me hypersensitive and afraid to face my narrative
This sedative intensifies my sensitivity and fear of confronting my own story

Cause I'm not a fan of the story yet
I am dissatisfied with the narrative of my life so far

Let me know when it stops being sad and it gets glorious
Inform me when my story transitions from sadness to glory

Cause I think I've got some better things to do
I believe there are more worthwhile pursuits for me

Like licking wounds, but what's the use, if I know I'm gonna lose?
Though I may find some comfort in healing, it feels futile if I anticipate failure

Is trying even worth it?
Does making an effort hold any value?

Am I really better off?
Will I genuinely benefit from my endeavors?

How can I be certain
Is there any way to guarantee

That I won't be written off?
That I won't be dismissed or forgotten?

So here we go a hail Mary for the ages
This is another desperate attempt with uncertain outcome

Will I survive the war I'm waging?
Can I endure the battles I am fighting?

I'm not saying I'll be perfect every day
I understand that perfection is unattainable