Swords
Swords

M.I.A. - Swords Lyrics

Electronic
Jul 14, 2015
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Swords Music Video

Swords Lyrics

You say you love your coco (Hey)
They say they love their [?] (M.I.A.)
Some say fuck all (Hey)
But I'm here to take all

Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
I'm here to take you there because you act like you forgot

Highly explosive, ready and raw
Everything banging like we're in Bangalore
Sounds of swords cutting edge like woah
Toyota truck, pick us up, let's go!

Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
I'm here to take you there because you act like you forgot

Loads of guys can't handle this ride
When would they know we're best by their side
They keep us down and we take it in stride
Throw up your head if you've still got light
What we know because we just can't hide
[?] would know, cut the money we find
Yeah it's time, we better get behind
Pass the stars and you can't hit rewind

We them girls, say holla holla holla
We hold the world, say holla holla holla

Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
Hands up
If you hear a knock on the door
I'm here to take you there because you act like you forgot

Writer(s): JERRY LEEMBRUGGEN, KAUSHAL SAHIL, MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM, RUBEN FERNHOUT, SINGH HIRDESH, TEVIN IRVIN PLAATE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where was the song 'Swords' by M.I.A. recorded?

    'Swords' was recorded in India. M.I.A. tracked down an Indian fan who had tweeted her a GIF of a girl sword fighting, and within 24 hours, she was with these people. She shot the video at a tenth-century temple and then drove to a studio where the song was pieced together overnight.

  2. What is unique about the percussion in 'Swords'?

    The percussion in 'Swords' is built around rapidly ringing sounds sampled from the metallic clanging of swords, giving it a distinctive and edgy feel that complements its energetic vibe.

  3. Who are some of the lyric writers for 'Swords' by M.I.A.?

    The lyrics for 'Swords' were written by Jerry Leembruggen, Kaushal Sahil, Mathangi Arulpragasam (M.I.A.), Ruben Fernhout, Singh Hirdesh, and Tevin Irvin Plaate.

  4. Is there an audiovisual project associated with 'Swords'?

    'Swords' is part of an audiovisual project released on Apple Music titled 'Dark Fantasy,' which opens with a reinterpretation of Cinderella as read by Nicki Minaj.

  5. When was 'Swords' released as a single?

    'Swords' was released as M.I.A.'s first single since her 2013 album 'Matangi.'

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