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Visa

M.I.A. - Visa Lyrics

Sep 9, 2016
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Visa Lyrics

They call me a ruler, trendsetter, makin' life real better
Breaking order like a leader now folla
Poppin' a collar, yea hustle a dollar
You can't touch us like MC Hammer
Eat my mum's string hoppers, jump in the chopper
Yea, chop up a mango with salt and pepper
Holla, holla, holla, true scholar with a honour
And I'm here to shine the light on the matter

At the border I see the patroller
Cruising past in their car
Creeping in my socks and slipper
Mexicans say "hola!"
At the border I see the patroller
Cruising past in their car
Hiding in my Toyota Corolla, everybody say "Y.A.L.A.!"

Bola a bola got a friend called Booma
And he looks like Obama when we burner
Turtleneck and bomber
It's a Bamboo Banga
And you know I'm comin' back with power
Yea '64 Impala, Hummer or Toyota
When I drive in I'm a winner
Whatever I'mma rap got fuel in the burner
Off the grid, staying off the radar

At the border I see the patroller
Cruising past in their car
Creeping in my socks and slipper
Mexicans say "hola!"
At the border I see the patroller
Cruising past in their car
Hiding in my Toyota Corolla, everybody say "Y.A.L.A.!"

Yeah shudda a shudda, yeah shoot a computer
Pour yourself a shot of tequila
Time for a banger, throw up your middle finger
I'm a writer competition we gon' murder
I'm a fighter and a lover like winter and summer
I ain't really looking for no drama

At the border I see the patroller
Cruising past in their car
Hiding in my Toyota Corolla, everybody say "Y.A.L.A.!"

Writer(s): MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Visa' by M.I.A.?

    'Visa' was written by Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A.

  2. What inspired M.I.A. to write 'Visa'?

    'Visa' was inspired by M.I.A.'s personal experiences with immigration and border control, reflecting her struggles and frustrations with obtaining a U.S. visa due to her Sri Lankan descent and perceived connections to political groups.

  3. Which vehicles are mentioned in the song 'Visa'?

    The song mentions several vehicles including a Toyota Corolla, a '64 Impala, and a Hummer.

  4. What does the acronym 'Y.A.L.A.' stand for in the song?

    'Y.A.L.A.' stands for 'You Always Live Again,' which is a play on the popular phrase 'YOLO' (You Only Live Once).

  5. Where was M.I.A. living when she wrote the lyrics for 'Visa'?

    M.I.A. was living in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York when she wrote the lyrics for 'Visa'.

  6. Does 'Visa' contain any references to other cultures or languages?

    'Visa' includes cultural references such as eating string hoppers (a traditional Sri Lankan dish) and using words like 'hola,' reflecting interactions with Mexican immigrants.

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