Lyrics
Uh, oh you're in trouble
Expressing that someone is in trouble.
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Entering the game and disrupting the status quo.
Uh, oh you're in trouble
Reiterating that someone is in trouble.
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Continuing to disrupt and challenge the existing situation.
Uh, oh you're in trouble
Repeating the theme of trouble and disruption.
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Persisting in challenging the established order.
Uh, oh you're in trouble
Emphasizing the idea that trouble is imminent.
I step up in the game and I burst that bubble
Continuing to disrupt and break the norm in the game.
Bought up a baby in a bandana
Describing a carefree upbringing with unconventional elements.
I boarded a Boeing eating a banana
Depicting a nonchalant attitude, using mundane activities in unusual contexts.
Bounce on the bed
Engaging in playful behavior, possibly rebellious in nature.
Battling with heads
Conveying a sense of conflict or competition with others.
It's based on a story that nobody read
Referring to a narrative that is overlooked or ignored.
Bought up a baby in a bandana
Recalling a rebellious childhood with distinctive attire.
I boarded a Boeing eating a banana
Reiterating unconventional behavior during travel.
Bounce on the bed
Continuing the theme of playful activities in unexpected situations.
Battling with heads
Engaging in conflicts or challenges with others.
It's based on a story that nobody read
Highlighting the basis of a story that remains unnoticed or unexplored.
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
Perception of the singer as a troublemaker by others.
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
-'Cause I got a reputation
Emphasizing the existence of a reputation, possibly rebellious or unconventional.
Got a, a rep a reputation
-And I got a reputation
-Got a, a rep a reputation
-People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
Repeating the idea of being perceived as a troublemaker.
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
-'Cause I got a reputation
Reiterating the presence of a reputation, suggesting defiance or nonconformity.
Got a, a rep a reputation
-And I got a reputation
-Got a, a rep a reputation
-Played in the park
Describing various experiences, possibly indicating growth and overcoming challenges.
Packed with piranhas
-I jump in puddle singing Nirvana
-Passed by the past and I end at the start
-Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar
-Played in the park
Continuation of the narrative, underlining progress and setting higher standards.
Packed with piranhas
-I jump in puddle singing Nirvana
-Passed by the past and I end at the start
-Now I'm living the life and I'm gonna raise the bar
-People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
Reiteration of the singer being perceived as troublesome by society.
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
-'Cause I got a reputation
Emphasizing the persistent reputation that the singer holds.
Got a, a rep a reputation
-And I got a reputation
-Got a, a rep a reputation
-People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
Repeating the theme of societal judgment towards the singer.
People see me as trouble, see me, see me as trouble
-'Cause I got a reputation
Continuing to stress the existence of a rebellious or unconventional reputation.
Got a, a rep a reputation
-And I got a reputation
-Got a, a rep a reputation
-Do you know my name?
Expressing confidence and determination to make an impact on someone.
Do you know my number?
-Do you know by summer I will make you a member?
-I know you're busy running round with Linda
-If I don't get you now then I'll get you by December
-You're dancing styles outdated like tinga
Describing the outdated nature of a person's style and promising to elevate them.
It's just a cat, mami snap your finger
-I drift in deserts from bumper to bumper
-We can rock a dress or we can rock a jumper
-You want that pain so I set you on fire
-These girls are high but I take you lot higher
-So get your beer, it's tiger or corona
Invoking imagery of heat and intensity, possibly in the context of relationships.
We throw up heat like a bunsen burner
-You know my badman style
Further describing the singer's background and asserting dominance in a unique way.
'Cause I'm from Lanka
-Eat up a falafel
-Say danke danke
-If I'm in Street Fighter
-I'll be more like Blanka
-Roll like a ball and I'll bleed you like a banker
-Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
Repetition of the question "Do you know my name?" as a statement of self-assertion.
M.I.A.-A.
-Name, name, name, name, name, name?
-M.I.A.
-Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
-M.I.A.
-Do you know my name, name, name, name, name, name?
-M.I.A.-A.
Final assertion of the singer's identity as M.I.A.
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