Galang
M.I.A. · Arular [2005]
Speak the Slang now
Boys say Wha-Gwan
Girls say Wha-What x2
Slam Galang galang galang
Ga la ga la ga la Land ga Lang ga Lang
Shotgun get you down
Get down get down get down
Ge-d Ge-d Ge-d Down G-down G-down
Too late you down D-down D-down D-down
ta na ta na ta na Ta na ta na ta
Blaze a blaze Galang a lang a lang lang
Purple Haze Galang a lang a lang lang
Blaze a blaze Galang a lang a lang lang
Purple Haze Galang a lang a lang lang
Who the hell is huntin' you?
In the BMW
How the hell they find you?
1 4 7'd you
Feds gonna get you
Pull the strings on the hood
One Paranoid you
Blazing through the Hood x2
Blaze a blaze Galang a lang a lang lang
Purple Haze Galang a lang a lang lang
Blaze a blaze Galang a lang a lang lang
Purple Haze Galang a lang a lang lang
London Calling
Speak the Slang now
Boys say Wha-Gwan
Girls say Wha-What x2
They Say
River's gonna run through
Work is gonna save you
Pray and you will pull through
Suck-a-dick'll help you
Don't let 'em get to you
If he's got one, you've got 2
Backstab your crew
Sell it out to sell you x2
Blaze a blaze Galang a lang a lang lang
Purple Haze Galang a lang a lang lang
Blaze a blaze Galang a lang a lang lang
Purple Haze Galang a lang a lang lang x2
Ya Ya haaaaaa... Oh eh oh eh oh oh ya ya yay x6
Galang
Galang stands as a defining track from M.I.A.'s breakthrough 2005 debut album, Arular. The recording captures the artist's signature fusion of hip-hop, dancehall, and global pop influences, driven by a relentless, high-energy rhythm. Produced during a period of intense creative exploration, the song showcases her ability to blend political urgency with infectious dance beats. It remains a cornerstone of her early discography, highlighting her unique vocal delivery and innovative production techniques that would later define her broader body of work. The track exemplifies the raw, eclectic sound that established M.I.A. as a vital force in contemporary music, bridging diverse cultural sounds into a cohesive and powerful statement.