In 2007, Mike was deemed a "recording ace" by the London Free Press after spending that year engineering and producing acclaimed releases including Shad's Juno and Polaris nominated album "The Old Prince" (BlackBox/Fontana), Elephant's ambitious debut "The Violet Hour" (Nevado/Fontana), and popular London band Hue's self-titled release.
Mike refined his gift for capturing and creating sounds at the renowed Ontario Insitute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART). While completing the rigorous and comprehensive OIART curriculum, Mike continued to work on a range of projects for music and film. In addition to his growing reputation and a multi-talented engineer, mixer, and sound designer, Mike has received high praise from his clients who, aside from his obvious skill, also greatly appreciate his diligence and positivity on their projects.
Dynamite
Mike Tompkins Lyrics
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I hit the floor cause that's my plans plans plans plans,
I'm wearing all my favorite brands brands brands brands,
Give me some space for both my hands hands hands hands.
Yeah, Yeah.
Cause it goes on and on and on.
And It goes on and on and on.
I Throw My Hands Up In The Air Sometimes,
Saying Ay-Oh, Gotta Let go.
I wanna celebrate and live my life,
Saying Ay-Oh, Baby Let's Go.
Cause we gon rock this club,
We gon' go all night,
We gon' light it up,
Like it's dynamite.
Cause I told you once,
Now I told you twice,
We gon light it up,
Like it's dynamite.
I came to move move move move,
Get out the way of my crew crew crew crew,
I'm in the club so I'm gonna do do do do,
Just what the **** came here to do do do do,
Yeah Yeah,
Cause it goes on and on and on.
And it goes on and on and on.
I Throw My Hands Up In The Air Sometimes,
Saying Ay-Oh, Gotta Let go.
I wanna celebrate and live my life,
Saying Ay-Oh, Baby Let's Go.
Cause we gon rock this club,
We gon' go all night,
We gon' light it up,
Like it's dynamite.
Cause I told you once,
Now I told you twice,
We gon light it up,
Like it's dynamite.
I'm gonna take it all I,
I'm gonna be the last one standing,
I run the whole night,
I'm gonna be the last one landing,
Cause I'm gonna be the last one standing,
I just want it all, want it all,
I'm gonna put my hands in the air, hands in the air.
I Throw My Hands Up In The Air Sometimes,
Saying Ay-Oh, Gotta Let go.
I wanna celebrate and live my life,
Saying Ay-Oh, Baby Let's Go.
Cause we gon rock this club,
We gon' go all night,
We gon' light it up,
Like it's dynamite.
Cause I told you once,
Now I told you twice,
We gon light it up,
Like it's dynamite.
In Mike Tompkins's song Dynamite, the lyrics express the desire to let loose and have a good time on the dance floor. The recurring phrase "I Throw My Hands Up In The Air Sometimes, Saying Ay-Oh, Gotta Let go," represents a release of inhibitions and a willingness to enjoy the moment. The lyrics also describe a sense of confidence and determination to take control of the night, as seen in lines such as "I'm gonna be the last one standing" and "I just want it all, want it all."
At the core of the song is the idea that life should be enjoyed and celebrated to the fullest, with lyrics like "I wanna celebrate and live my life" and "we gon' go all night, we gon' light it up." The repetition of "we gon light it up, like it's dynamite" emphasizes the explosive energy and excitement of the moment. Overall, the lyrics of Dynamite convey a message of seizing the moment and enjoying life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I came to dance-dance-dance-dance,
I arrived at this event with the intention of dancing non-stop.
I hit the floor cause that's my plans plans plans plans,
I am dancing on the floor because this was my plan all along.
I'm wearing all my favorite brands brands brands brands,
I am donning all of my preferred clothing brands for this occasion.
Give me some space for both my hands hands hands hands.
Please allow me enough room to move freely and use both of my hands.
Cause it goes on and on and on.
This night will last for a long time and the party will keep going.
I Throw My Hands Up In The Air Sometimes, Saying Ay-Oh, Gotta Let go.
At times, I raise my hands in the air in order to let go of my worries and just have fun.
I wanna celebrate and live my life, Saying Ay-Oh, Baby Let's Go.
I want to commemorate and relish in the moment, saying โlet's goโ.
Cause we gon rock this club, We gon' go all night, We gon' light it up, Like it's dynamite.
We will energize the club all night and make it explosive like dynamite.
Cause I told you once, Now I told you twice, We gon light it up, Like it's dynamite.
I have made it abundantly clear that we will make this night epic and intense like dynamite twice.
I came to move move move move,
I am here to keep moving and dancing non-stop.
Get out the way of my crew crew crew crew,
Do not obstruct my friends and I while we are having a good time.
I'm in the club so I'm gonna do do do do, Just what the **** came here to do do do do,
Since I am at the club, I am going to do exactly what I came here to do despite any obstacles.
I'm gonna take it all I, I'm gonna be the last one standing,
I will give it my all and be the final person still dancing at the end of the night.
I run the whole night, I'm gonna be the last one landing,
I will be in charge all night long, and I will be the last one to finish my moves.
Cause I'm gonna be the last one standing, I just want it all, want it all,
My objective is to be the only one still going strong; I want to win it all.
I'm gonna put my hands in the air, hands in the air.
I will raise both of my hands up in the air to show how amped up I am.
Contributed by Abigail L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Minh Duc Duong
I remember watching this video back when I was 6 years old, I used to try copying Mike's beatboxing skills and showed it off to my friends, and now I'm 18 this brought back so many memories
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Me too
Serizawa_Izana
Same
JakeHero95
This comment makes me feel old, I'm almost a full decade older than you ๐ญ๐
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In fact, Mike is famous among us Arabs. When I was five years old, I used to love listening to his songs ๐ , that's make a lot of memories
adin
dude, same
MistaUnicorn
This video brings back so many memories. I can't believe it's been four years now... It seems like just yesterday I was trying to make this kind of stuff in my room with my friends haha
Thanks for all the memories, Mike!
janatha hennayaka
Now its 9 years
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Viatique Ch.
Yea, this let's nostalgia slap my face!