M.i.a Вђ“ Paper: Planes

The song is built on a notable sample of by the British punk-rock band The Clash . Producers Diplo and Switch layered this with a lazy, downtempo beat that famously features the sounds of gunshots and a cash register in its chorus. Lyrical Meaning and Satire

: While often misinterpreted as a drug reference, it also alludes to the precarious, "throwaway" nature of a refugee's life. M.I.A – Paper Planes

M.I.A. uses "Paper Planes" to adopt the persona of the very stereotype people fear: the "dangerous" immigrant. The song is built on a notable sample

: This line directly pokes fun at the paranoia surrounding document forgery. it also alludes to the precarious