There is a universal language: the language of music. Music has a special quality and 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 humans have. Music is the only thing that humans from different backgrounds can relate to. Every living creature would agree. Music is heard everywhere, not only among humans, but also in nature, through the chirping of birds, the blowing of the wind, the gentle sound of raindrops against the glass of a window, the rolling ocean waves. they move back and forth and the hum of the ocean flowing in a sea shell. There is no escape; music lives and surrounds us constantly. While there are countless songs that impart social or cultural awareness, this article will analyze and address the dynamics of MIA's “Paper Planes” video. Stylistically, the article will examine the artist's perspective, unique use of lyrical analysis and sound description in relation to its historical, social, political and/or cultural context. This essay will also trace the lyrical analysis and description of the song's sound 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 stars of her era” (Sawyer, p. 1). Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam or M.I.A. by her stage name was born in London in 1975. At 6 months old, i her parents returned to their homeland, Sri Lanka is an island located off the southern coast of India, MIA is considered one of the most controversial musical artists of its time. Many agree that it has a unique way of com...... 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 Called My Back. New York: Kitchen Table Women of Color Press, 1984. Page No. Print.“ONTD.com- Interview,” [2010] http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/45685085 .htmlReed, La Trina L. "La Trina's Mixx Tape: A Literary Look." Los Angeles. March 22, 2012. Essay.Sawyer, Miranda. "MIA: 'I'm here for the people'." The Observer 12 June 2010: 1+. Network. May 25, 2012. .Stetler, Carrie. “Violent references raise concern in Sri Lankan pop star's 'Paper Planes'.” Nj.com October 8, 2008: 1+. Network. May 20 2012. .