Live in Berlin
PAPER PLANES (M.I.A COVER) Lyrics
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From death and havin' fun not to stray
From on the beach the full rocket's from within our reach
It's within our reach
so hang 10 in east berlin,
Hang 10, hang 10, hang 10,
In east berlin (x2)
blubber in the water it's gonna kill you
No you can't fight back boys that just won't do,
No so dark out but you gotta keep the beat,
Keep the beat
so hang 10 in east berlin,
Hang 10, hand 10, hang 10,
In east berlin (x3)
In M.I.A.'s rendition of the song 'Live in Berlin,' the lyrics convey a sense of freedom, almost as if the singer is defying convention and doing things her own way, regardless of societal expectations or consequences. The opening lines, "Said I was goin' to matangna right away, from death and havin' fun not to stray," suggest that she is on a mission to seek out excitement and adventure, and that she intends to live life on her own terms. As she talks about the "full rocket's from within our reach," she is encouraging listeners to dream big and reach for their goals with confidence.
The chorus of the song exhorts listeners to "hang 10 in east Berlin," which could be viewed as a metaphor for living life to the fullest, regardless of where one is or what is happening around them. The repetition of the phrase "hang 10" serves to reinforce this idea, and the fact that it is being done "in east Berlin" adds an element of the unexpected or even rebelliousness.
The remaining lyrics serve to reinforce the idea of living life to the fullest, even if it means taking risks or facing challenges. The line "blubber in the water it's gonna kill you" suggests that danger is always present, but that one should not let it hold them back. The exhortation to "keep the beat" suggests that one should stay true to oneself and keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I was goin' to matangna right away
I promised to go to Matangna without delay
From death and havin' fun not to stray
I won't stray from having fun, even if it might lead to danger and death
From on the beach the full rocket's from within our reach
We have the potential to reach great heights, like a rocket from the beach
It's within our reach
We have the ability to achieve great things
So hang 10 in east berlin, hang 10, hang 10, hang 10, in east berlin
Let's ride the waves and enjoy ourselves in East Berlin
Blubber in the water it's gonna kill you
Don't mess with the danger that lurks in the water, it could be deadly
No you can't fight back boys that just won't do
Sometimes it's best not to fight back, even if you're a strong and capable person
No so dark out but you gotta keep the beat, keep the beat
Even in the darkness or difficult times, we must keep moving and stay on track
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OrsinoNation
awesome cover :)
Christian Lieb
This is so much fun. Thank you. =)
Joe B
i like it!
Crizzlman
the 90's called, they want their outfit back!
leftovers
I appreciate her creativity and she's talented, but she should've done the song slower. Regardless, this is still awesome.
Isabelle Jeanine Pohle
leftovers I consider it perfect.
ridicolas
beautifulllll!!
Emily Smith
I find it odd that I see you commenting the same thing on all the videos like this. If you don't like it, why do you keep watching it? xD You'd be surprised how hard it is to time that with your foot while you're in the middle of a song. It requires quite a bit of timing training. They make it look easy cause they know their shit ;)
funnezenuckl0rz
Nice. Really nice.
Jessie Cottrill
Can't stop watching this..