Cover art for M.I.A. by Ravyn Lenae

M.I.A.

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Apr. 19, 20221 viewer

M.I.A. Lyrics

[Intro]
M-I-A, yeah
I'm gonna run the town, ain't nothing in my way, way
If I miss the sun go down, might go to M-I-A, M-I-A
I wanna make my debut (But just for the night)
Doing me is all I can do (You recognize it)
Can't help but know (Know)
It's not in your control

[Verse]
Chasing a night I won't forget (Won't forget)
I live with no regrets (No regrets)
Can't let nothing hold me back (Hold me back)
Let's set it off, I'm not done yet
Slow it down, can we move like that?
Keep me on the tempo

[Chorus]
I'm gonna run the town, ain't nothing in my way, way
If I miss the sun go down, might go to M-I-A, M-I-A
Am I the one out this crowd?
Think that may be the case, case
Right when you see me 'round, might just go M-I-A, M-I-A

[Bridge]
Oh, I caught a feeling
Let's keep the motion (Let's keep the motion)
Sun on me, beaming
This is my moment
Don't need a reason
Could be here or could be there
In the Chi or to LA
I don't care, oh
They wanna get to know you
Why they wait until you show up?
I'm the one without trying and it's easy to do
When I'm with you (When I'm with you)
[Chorus]
I'm gonna run the town, ain't nothing in my way (My way), way
If I miss the sun go down, might go to M-I-A, M-I-A
Am I the one out this crowd?
Think that may be the case, case
Right when you see me 'round, might just go M-I-A, M-I-A

[Outro]
Oh, I caught a feeling
Let's keep the motion
Sun on me, beaming
This is my moment

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What did Ravyn Lenae say about "M.I.A."?
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Ravyn Lenae
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‘M.I.A.’ is about feeling free and comfortable in your skin. It’s a peek into my world—the duality of knowing the energy you bring to the world but also being confident in riding dolo.

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Release Date
April 19, 2022
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