M.i.a Вђ“ Paper Planes May 2026

"Paper Planes" is the breakout hit by British-Sri Lankan artist M.I.A. (Mathangi Arulpragasam) . Released in 2007 as the eleventh track on her second album, Kala , the song became a global phenomenon, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyond its catchy beat, it is a sharp, satirical commentary on the xenophobia and stereotypes faced by immigrants in the Western world. Origins and Inspiration

M.I.A. uses "Paper Planes" to adopt the persona of the very stereotype people fear: the "dangerous" immigrant. M.I.A – Paper Planes

: This line directly pokes fun at the paranoia surrounding document forgery. "Paper Planes" is the breakout hit by British-Sri