There are multiple artists using this name:

1. MIKE (born Michael Jo… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:

1. MIKE (born Michael Jordan Bonema on October 13th, 1998) is a rapper originally from New Jersey but currently based out of New York City. He usually drops his projects on either of the solstices (June 21st or December 21st) each year.

2. MIKE is a punk rock band from Stockholm, Sweden.

MIKE started in January 2006 by Joel, Fredrik, Viktor and Jesper. The four guys from the southern part of Stockholm/Sweden had all played in different bands for years. Back in 1996 Viktor started a band called No Division with a friend. Jesper joined the band in 2000 (then called Pronoid), where they both played for five years. Joel played in the band Dechas, who released an EP on DayGlo Records in 2000 and an album on Shutdown Records in Australia in 2002. Fredrik had been playing in the band In Memory Of Me and in different bands before that. Jesper and Joel played together from time to time for a while and they both love punk rock, and when Jesper quit Pronoid they started talking about playing punk together. They talked to their old friends Viktor and Fredrik and started jamming some of Jespers songs and the result is what today is known as the band MIKE. After about a year our good friend Fredrik decided to quit the band to play with a reggae band from Uppsala. We then tried out two drummers but decided to pick one of Joel's old friends, Totte. He'd earlier been the drummer in bands like Milk bar, Devoured, Songea and Simpleton. Experience and routine was a fact. He'd actually only been in the band for about a week when he performed his first show with MIKE, and a week after that we went into the studio to record a couple of songs.

3. "mike" is an electro artist from Utrecht, Holland.
He has released one full album so far called "GALAXY" which was released in 2009, followed by the release of the SCARS single in 2010. mike then began to prepare a new album but that didn't go too well since school and a lot of personal and private issues came into the way. The album will soon be finished, sources say.

4. Mike is an Indonesian Idol season 2 Winner.

5. Mike is a greek pop-dance singer, known for his collaboration with the popular band REC with the song "Ase me na s'agapo"/"Say you love me tonight". Hi debut single is called "Love me like you say".

Ministry
Mike Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

It's live from the heart of the city
Much love to the niggas who
Been gardening with me much bud with a cup
That be scarring my kidney
Other side where I'm going
Heard the garden was pretty

It's live from the heart of the city
Keep pumping
Start jumping like the heart that's within me
Keep thumping, keep running, keep thumping
Keep running
Keep thumping, keep running, keep, keep, keep
It's live from the heart of the city
Much love to the niggas who
Been gardening with me much bud with a cup
That be scarring my kidney
Other side where I'm going
Heard the garden was pretty
It's live from the heart of the city
Keep pumping
Start jumping like the heart that's within me
Keep thumping, keep running, keep thumping
Keep running keep thumping, keep, keep, keep

I don't like to preach, so let it be
If you listen, I could teach
They be scared 'cause the pigment of my team
I know the truth
I'm tryna get it out my teeth
And don't confuse it
Keep comparing to the weak
We needed food and we been
Staring at your feast wanna see the goods
But couldn't spare me at my least
Love is scary but it's cheap
I fell in, they got me buried hella deep
Fell victim to the belly of the beast
Hell isn't just a check up on the street
So check up on a G, nah, I'll be straight
I got possession in my weed
And depression at my feet, uh

It's live from the heart of the city
Much love to the niggas who
Been gardening with me much bud with a cup
That be scarring my kidney
Other side where I'm going
Heard the garden was pretty
It's live from the heart of the city
Keep pumping
Start jumping like the heart that's within me
Keep thumping, keep running, keep thumping
Keep running
Keep thumping, keep, keep, keep, keep

It's live from the heart of the city
It's live, live from - the city, it's live!
It's live! From the heart - of the city
It's live!
It's live from the heart of the city
It's live - the heart of the
City! Heart of the city, it's live
Live from - from the heart of the city

Wassup with the spot boss? Can't get in, man
H-hollup, there go my mans right there
What you talkin' bout?
Sorry man, this my job
Bro c'mon, you not gon' give me a reason?
Uh nah, I got kids to feed, man
Kids what you talking 'bout?!
You can't get in, bro, nah you
Can't, no, you can't get in, man
You really 'bout to do me like this, bro?
Yeah, I'm sorry, man, this my job ight man
Whoa! Where y- where you think you going?
Bro i said you can't - Alright so tell
Your brother to step out, man, you
Can't get in here, I'm sorry, nah, I'm
Sorry, man you know, I'm sorry, man
Man, you making this hurt for me and you, man
Suck my dick, you heard!
Aw man sir, I'm not asking you again
Nah, nah, nah, real shit, man, for
Real, I was with my mans, you feel me
Just go, man, just go, man begone! Begone!
Get outta here, man, get outta here
Man! Step to the - step to
The back for me hi, miss
How you doing? You have
ID? Bro, I'm done with you, man like j-just
Just leave! G-go!

Ight, word, word, word, say less, say less
How you doing, miss? You have a ID?

Overall Meaning

In "Ministry" by Mike, the artist presents a raw and honest reflection on his experiences and struggles as he navigates life in the heart of the city. The opening lines of the song set the tone with repeated affirmations of "live from the heart of the city" and express gratitude to those who have been by his side through thick and thin. There's a sense of camaraderie and shared experiences among friends ("niggas") who have been through the ups and downs together, symbolized by "gardening" and consuming "bud," which also hints at coping mechanisms that may be causing harm ("scarring my kidney"). Despite the challenges and darkness, there's a glimmer of hope as he hears that the garden on the other side is beautiful, suggesting a longing for something better.

As the song progresses, Mike delves deeper into themes of identity and societal pressures. He acknowledges that he doesn't like to preach but is willing to teach if others are open to listening. The mention of his team's "pigment" alludes to racial dynamics and the inherent prejudices they face. Mike seeks to unearth the truth and challenges misconceptions, urging others not to underestimate his resilience. There's a poignant reflection on the disparity between those who have plenty and those who struggle to survive, with a yearning to be seen and valued for who he truly is beneath the surface. Love is described as both frightening and accessible, and the artist finds himself engulfed in a complex web of emotions and challenges.

The recurring refrain of "keep pumping, keep thumping, keep running" carries a sense of urgency and determination, urging listeners to persevere despite obstacles. The heart of the city serves as a metaphor for resilience and the beating pulse of urban life, with its highs and lows. The artist's visceral depiction of his surroundings paints a vivid picture of the city's energy and struggles, confronting issues of access and exclusion symbolized by the interactions at the club entrance. The frustration and defiance in the dialogue capture the tensions and power dynamics inherent in such spaces, with emotions running high and boundaries being enforced.

In the final sections of the song, the intensity builds as Mike's words become more confrontational and visceral. The escalating exchange at the club entrance reflects a clash of wills and power dynamics, culminating in a moment of defiance and rejection. The abrupt shift from the chaotic scene to a more serene interaction with a woman at the club entrance highlights the complexity of human interactions and the range of emotions experienced in urban spaces. The juxtaposition of conflict and potential connection echoes the volatile nature of city life, where moments of confrontation and acceptance can coexist. Overall, "Ministry" offers a candid glimpse into the heart of the city, where struggles and resilience converge in a tapestry of personal truths and societal dynamics.

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