M.I.A.
M.I.A.

M.I.A. - M.I.A. Lyrics

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May 17, 2005
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M.I.A. Music Video

M.I.A. Lyrics

You can watch TV and watch the media
President Bush doing takeover
Kate Moss in ads for mascara
All my youth the young offender
The bill payers, the drug dealers
Girls who are magazine covers
The part-time jobbers at the call center
No career plans cause you won't go far
Put away change for Ibiza and
Check your credit on your new Nokia

You can be a follower but who's your leader?
Break the cycle or it will kill ya
Break the cycle or it will kill ya
You leader, you lead, uh, do what you do
What really good's gonna happen to you?
What really good's gonna happen to you?

Your prime minister to your employer
Ego lovers need more power
Trendsetters make things better
Don't sell out to be product pushers
The gyro casher and baby makers
Try something new cause it ain't over
All poor people from all over
Lottery's got a rollover

You can be a follower but who's your leader?
Break the cycle or it will kill ya
Break the cycle or it will kill ya

Cherokee Indian, Iraqi and Indians
Girls and me girls when they come to the fellas and
Japanese, Moroccan, Caribbean, African
That's your life but who the fuck's your president?
You don't get my life cause I don't have a side and I
Spread dat boy 'I'm a mile wide and I
Got brown skin, I'm a west Londoner
Educated, but a refugee, still.
You wanna boy, you're old, you go
You wanna fight, you suck, you blow

Writer(s): MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM, JUSTINE FRISCHMANN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What musical styles are incorporated in M.I.A.'s song 'M.I.A.'?

    The song 'M.I.A.' by M.I.A. incorporates a blend of electronic music, hip hop, and world music elements. The track features a mix of dynamic beats and global music influences, characteristic of MIA's unique sound that often explores different cultural sounds and rhythms.

  2. Who collaborated with M.I.A. on the writing of the song 'M.I.A.'?

    The song 'M.I.A.' was co-written by Mathangi Arulpragasam, who is M.I.A. herself, and Justine Frischmann. Justine Frischmann is an English artist and musician, best known as the lead singer of the Britpop band Elastica.

  3. Has M.I.A. faced any legal issues or controversies related to her music?

    Yes, M.I.A. has been involved in several controversies related to her music and videos. For instance, her video for the song 'Borders' sparked discussions and received backlash from Neo-Nazi groups for its portrayal of refugees. Additionally, French football club Paris Saint-Germain threatened to sue her over the use of their shirt in the same video.

  4. What themes does M.I.A. typically explore in her songs?

    M.I.A.'s music often addresses themes such as politics, social justice, identity, and immigration. She is known for incorporating her own experiences as a refugee into her lyrics, discussing global conflicts and advocating for minority communities through powerful and thought-provoking messages embedded within her tracks.

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