There is a universal language: the language of music. Music has a special quality and its ability to bridge social and cultural divides. A theory proposed by Dr. Gray, founder and director of the National Musical Arts BioMusic program; describes that music has been around longer than human beings. Music is the one thing that human beings from diverse backgrounds can relate to. All living creatures would agree. Music is heard everywhere, not only among humans, but also in nature, through the singing of birds, the blowing wind, the soft sound of raindrops against a window pane, the ocean waves flowing to and fro. come and the hum of the ocean rushing into a sea. shell. There is no escaping it; music inhabits us and surrounds us constantly. While there are countless songs that impart social or cultural consciousness, this article will analyze and discuss the dynamics of MIA's "Paper Planes" video. Stylistically, the article will examine the artist's perspective, unique use of lyrical analysis and sonic description in relation to its historical, social, political and/or cultural context. This essay will also trace the lyrical analysis and sonic description of the song and discuss how the elements (visually, sonically, and lyrically) interact with the theme of immigration and/or violence. Known in the music genre as one of the "most provocative pop". star of his age” (Sawyer, p. 1). Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam or MIA by her stage name was born in London in 1975. At 6 months old, her parents returned to their native Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is an island located off the southern coast of India in South Asia. MIA is considered one of the most controversial musical artists of her time. Many agree that she has a unique way of communicating...... middle of paper .......com/wpdyn/content/article/2005/09/15/AR2005091500697_pf.html>.MIA, "Paper Planes”, 2007, [Lyrics], http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/mia/paperplanes.htmlMoraga, Cherrie and Gloria Anzaldua. This bridge reminded me. New York: Women of Color Press, 1984. N. pag. Print. “ONTD.com- Interview,” [2010] http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/45685085.htmlReed, La Trina L. “La Trina's Mixx Tape: A Literary Perspective.” Los Angeles. March 22, 2012. Essay. Sawyer, Miranda. "MIA: 'I'm here for the people'." L'Observateur June 12, 2010: 1+. Internet. May 25, 2012. .Stetler, Carrie. "Violent references raise concerns in Sri Lankan pop star's 'Paper Planes'." Nj.com October 8, 2008: 1+. Internet. May 20 2012. .