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".
Sixteens
Mike Lyrics
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Yeah
Staying up writing sixteens
'Cause I can't sleep, thinking 'bout the Sistine
I make it up for all the misreads
'Cause I can't sleep, thinking shit skipped me
Sometimes you can't see it's bigger than the shit seem
Banshees huddled 'round a pick-me
A broken family'll crumble on your big dreams
The struggles of the missed king
Not knowing who to grapple when the ships sink
I can't act, what would sis think?
I'm bringing trouble, every castle get the Blitzkrieg
You know I battle with the wind's speed
Seeing double from the path and all the licks clean
So guess my hustle moving backwards with the quick schemes
Hope it touch you, hit you how it hit me
Subtle, but swiftly through your ripped seams
As much I love you, I know I gotta get free
It's what it come to, you know how resent bleed
Out your heart, until it leak empty
Lowkey from the start, I ain't see the end gleam
Just going with my cards, watch 'em harsh and turn to envy
Lifting up the guard, that's the reason my defence weak
Thought I was a star, I was tweaking, just a check fiend
With a scar, demons, and suppressed being, uh
And suppress being
In "Sixteens," the lyrics speak to the inner turmoil and struggle that the artist, Mike, has been facing. The opening line, "How long have you denied that burning desire?" suggests that there has been a suppressed passion or longing within him that he has ignored or disregarded for some time.
The next line, "Staying up writing sixteens, 'cause I can't sleep, thinking 'bout the Sistine," reveals that he finds solace and escape in his craft of writing music. Unable to sleep, he immerses himself in the process of creating lyrics, using it as a means of distraction and self-expression. The reference to the Sistine implies that he is striving for greatness, comparable to the artistry displayed in Michelangelo's iconic masterpiece.
The following lines, "I make it up for all the misreads, 'cause I can't sleep, thinking shit skipped me," demonstrate that Mike is using his music as a way to make up for opportunities that he feels he has missed or mistakes that have been made in his life. He emphasizes that there is more significance to his struggles than meets the eye, often feeling trapped in a cycle of misery. The mention of banshees signifies negative influences or voices that surround him, potentially hindering his progress.
Mike further reflects on the challenges he faces, mentioning the struggles of being a missed king and not knowing who to turn to when everything falls apart. He questions how his actions may be perceived by loved ones and fears that his presence may bring trouble or destruction, likening it to a blitzkrieg, a swift and aggressive military attack. This suggests that he feels as though his presence can cause chaos and harm.
The lyrics also touch on Mike's vulnerability and inner demons. He acknowledges that the hustle and quick schemes he engages in can sometimes lead him in the wrong direction, causing him to feel lost and unsure of his path. Despite his love for others, he recognizes the need to break free from these destructive patterns and take care of himself.
Towards the end, Mike reveals his struggle with emotional turmoil and the suppression of his true self. He discusses the gradual unraveling of his heart and the emptiness he experiences as a result. The constant need to be guarded and defend himself has weakened his defenses, leaving him vulnerable to the effects of his past traumas and addictive tendencies.
Overall, "Sixteens" delves into Mike's deep-seated struggles and the toll they have taken on him emotionally. Through his lyrics, he seeks to convey the complexity of his experiences, reflecting on missed opportunities, inner conflicts, and the urgent need to find personal freedom and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
How long have you denied that burning desire?
For how much time have you refused to acknowledge and embrace your intense passion?
Staying up writing sixteens
I stay awake, composing sixteen-bar verses
'Cause I can't sleep, thinking 'bout the Sistine
Because I cannot sleep, my thoughts are consumed by the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel
I make it up for all the misreads
I compensate for all the misinterpretations
'Cause I can't sleep, thinking shit skipped me
Because I cannot sleep, I am constantly worrying that I have been overlooked or left out
Sometimes you can't see it's bigger than the shit seem
Sometimes you fail to recognize that it is more significant than it appears
A mental stampede's a company to misery
A chaotic rush of thoughts leads to a state of unhappiness
Banshees huddled 'round a pick-me
Desperate, sorrowful figures gather and seek solace
A broken family'll crumble on your big dreams
The dreams of achieving greatness can be shattered by a fractured family
The struggles of the missed king
The hardships faced by a ruler who has been overlooked or neglected
Not knowing who to grapple when the ships sink
Feeling uncertain about whom to confront when everything falls apart
I can't act, what would sis think?
I cannot pretend, as it would disappoint my sister
I'm bringing trouble, every castle get the Blitzkrieg
I am causing chaos, attacking every stronghold mercilessly
You know I battle with the wind's speed
You are aware that I constantly struggle against the swiftness of change
Seeing double from the path and all the licks clean
Experiencing confusion and deception along the journey, despite appearances
So guess my hustle moving backwards with the quick schemes
Therefore, assume that my efforts to succeed are actually regressing due to impulsive plans
Hope it touch you, hit you how it hit me
I hope it deeply affects you, impacting you similarly as it did me
Subtle, but swiftly through your ripped seams
Gently, yet rapidly, penetrating through your vulnerabilities and weaknesses
As much I love you, I know I gotta get free
Despite my immense love for you, I am aware that I need to break free
It's what it come to, you know how resent bleed
This is the situation it has become, and you understand how bitterness can seep out
Out your heart, until it leak empty
Draining your heart until it is completely empty
Lowkey from the start, I ain't see the end gleam
Quietly and subtly, from the beginning, I did not foresee the shining conclusion
Just going with my cards, watch 'em harsh and turn to envy
Simply playing the hand I've been dealt, observing them become harsh and fuel jealousy
Lifting up the guard, that's the reason my defence weak
Lowering my defenses is the reason why my protection is weak
Thought I was a star, I was tweaking, just a check fiend
Believed I was a celebrity, but in reality, I was obsessively craving validation
With a scar, demons, and suppressed being, uh
Carrying emotional wounds, inner demons, and repressed identity
And suppress being
And suppressing one's true existence
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Michael Bonema
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