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".
get rich quick scheme
Mike Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah uh
Yuh, yeah
Said "I'm more than just
This image you were tryna sell"
Try to water down the
Mission for the clientele
They don't like the smell
But they ain't see me for a minute so
I might as well i said, "Time will tell"
It's time to get back in position
We gon' find the frail
You gotta get it where you fit in
It's a sliding scale
For this kinda work, if you ain't tryna fail
Could never change to see your mission
'fore it's time to bail
Takin' trains west to Pacific
I should try the mail
I think he only pressed to live
'cause he might die in Hell
I guess it kinda hurt
Don't gotta tell you if you feel it
It's behind the braille
Tommy left with the experience
And forgot the wealth the only thing that I
Inherited was blockin' help
It's part of pops's concern
Remember cringin' at the mirror
I was not myself (O oh)
That's still a lot to learn
I came back from lighting bridges
I forgot to burn
The first stride to getting bigger
Had a loss of thirst
I never idolized a nigga with a office shirt
You think I did it for the
Figures? It was all for her
In "Get Rich Quick Scheme," Mike reflects on the pressure to conform to a certain image and compromise his artistic integrity for commercial success. He expresses frustration with those who only see him as a marketable product to sell, rather than recognizing the deeper purpose behind his music. Mike resents the need to censor himself and hold back his true thoughts and emotions, comparing it to holding back from defecating to avoid offending others. However, he realizes that being unseen and unheard for a while has given him the opportunity to reassess his position and come back stronger.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of finding one's place and navigating the challenges of pursuing a career in the music industry. Mike acknowledges the need to adapt and fit into the industry's standards and expectations, but emphasizes the importance of avoiding failure. He hints at the idea of leaving his current environment behind, taking a train west to seek new opportunities and possibly reinventing himself.
Throughout the song, Mike reflects on personal growth and the lessons he has learned. He mentions his father's concerns and his self-consciousness in front of a mirror, highlighting the internal struggle he has faced in finding his true identity. Despite facing setbacks and feeling a loss of direction at times, Mike finds motivation in his own experiences and the desire to prove himself. The final line suggests that his drive to succeed was influenced by a meaningful connection with someone he cared about deeply.
Overall, "Get Rich Quick Scheme" explores themes of authenticity, artistic integrity, and the challenges of navigating the music industry while staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Said "I'm more than just
This image you were tryna sell"
Expressing that he has more depth and substance than the superficial image that others have tried to portray and sell
Try to water down the
Mission for the clientele
Attempting to dilute his true purpose and goals to cater to the preferences of the audience or consumers
I been holdin' back from shittin'
They don't like the smell
Restraining himself from expressing his true thoughts and ideas because others may find them unpleasant or disagreeable
But they ain't see me for a minute so
I might as well i said, "Time will tell"
Since he hasn't been in the spotlight for a while, he might as well take the opportunity to prove himself and let time determine his success
It's time to get back in position
We gon' find the frail
It's time for him to reclaim his position and identify the weaknesses or vulnerabilities in his competition or enemies
You gotta get it where you fit in
It's a sliding scale
In order to succeed, you need to find your place and adapt accordingly as the circumstances and opportunities continuously change
For this kinda work, if you ain't tryna fail
Could never change to see your mission
'fore it's time to bail
In this line of work, if you're not prepared to fail, you won't be able to fully understand your purpose before it's too late to escape
Takin' trains west to Pacific
I should try the mail
Considering alternative methods of travel, like sending packages via mail, to reach the western part of the country
I think he only pressed to live
'cause he might die in Hell
He believes that someone is only motivated to survive because they fear the consequences of dying and going to hell
I guess it kinda hurt
Don't gotta tell you if you feel it
It's behind the braille
Acknowledging that pain exists and doesn't need to be explicitly stated if it's truly felt, metaphorically comparing it to something that can be read between the lines
Tommy left with the experience
And forgot the wealth the only thing that I
Inherited was blockin' help
Tommy left with knowledge and wisdom but neglected the importance of financial wealth, while the only thing Mike inherited is obstacles and barriers preventing him from seeking assistance
It's part of pops's concern
Remember cringin' at the mirror
I was not myself (O oh)
Reflecting on his father's worries and feeling uncomfortable with his own reflection as he didn't recognize the person he had become
That's still a lot to learn
I came back from lighting bridges
I forgot to burn
Realizing there is still much to learn and grow from, realizing that he successfully crossed unstable situations but forgot to completely eradicate them
The first stride to getting bigger
Had a loss of thirst
When starting the journey to achieve success and grow, there was a sudden lack of motivation or desire
I never idolized a nigga with a office shirt
You think I did it for the
Figures? It was all for her
He never looked up to someone in a corporate job or professional setting, clarifying that he didn't pursue success solely for monetary gain but rather for someone special in his life
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Written by: MICHAEL BONEMA
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