As the Civil War escalated the rest of the family was forced to flee as refugees, first to India and then the UK. As a baby she moved with her family to their native Sri Lanka, where her father became increasingly politically active in militant activities. Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam also known as M.I.A., (born 18 July 1975 in Hounslow, London, U.K.) is a British artist of Sri Lankan descent. There are five known artists under this name:ġ. Written by: RICHARD WESTRA, MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, RUBEN FERNHOUT, JERRY LEEMBRUGGEN, CONALL RONAN FITZPATRICK, CAROLINE MARY ASKEW, JACQUELINE BLAKE Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, IMAGEM MUSIC INC, Peermusic Publishing People perceive me as a problem due to my actions and reputation, which I acknowledge and own up to (People see me as trouble see me see me as trouble) (uh oh) I raised a child while wearing a headscarf, ate a banana on a plane, jumped on the bed, and fought imaginary enemies based on a story nobody knows Uh oh, you're facing consequences for your actions and I will intervene to stop you I step up in the game and I burst that bubble He recognizes that people see him as "trouble" but insists that they do not understand his motivations or character. The Weeknd's contribution to the track centers on the theme of being misunderstood. However, she uses these rumors to her advantage and cultivates a reputation that creates awe and fear in others. suggests that the stories surrounding her reputation are unreliable and based on hearsay. The lyrics "bouncing on the bed/ battling with heads/ it's based on a story that nobody read" is a reference to the game Heads Up Seven Up, which involves guessing the identity of a person based on minimal clues. She enjoys pushing boundaries and challenging what society perceives as acceptable behavior. is unapologetic and unafraid of taking risks. The lyrics "bought up a baby in a bandana/ I boarded a boeing eating a banana" suggest that M.I.A. then boasts of her ability to "burst that bubble" and shake things up. The song starts with the repetition of "Uh oh," which symbolizes the impending doom that comes with breaking the rules. and The Weeknd tackle the theme of reputation, perceived danger, and the consequences of being a disruptor. There's Double Trouble coming for you!□□Īnother totally reverse psychology Super Pops song! These are my favorite not just because they are clever with lyrics, but people with closed minds don't understand how easily words can be turned away from what they originally wanted it to say.In "Double Bubble Trouble," M.I.A. You might wanna think about turning away! I think it's time for a rough and tumble to come your way!īut now you're finding you've bitten off a little bitĬosmic: You might wanna think about turning away!Īll: There's Double Trouble coming for you! Gold: Oh honey, you wanna know what's funnyīut money and when it comes to trouble like you! You might wanna think about turning away and write this off as a bad day!ĭouble trouble never runs away from a scuffle! We know that you thought that you could take us!īut now you find, you're biting off more than you can chew! I think it's time for a little rough and tumble to come your way! Whodoo: Bring it up! Get ready for a rumble! Guess I should say, "Get ready to be blown away!īoth Mizeree & Dr. Mizeree: Oh boy, they're gonna learn something new about vodoo whodoo that you do! □□Doodler/ Whoodoo: I'm up speaking off the top
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