Mike Posner is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He has collaborated with such artists as Kid Cudi, Wale, Big Sean, Bun B, One Be Lo, Eric Holljes, and 3OH!3. He worked with Don Cannon and DJ Benzi on his first mixtape, "A Matter of Time," which was released in early 2009. In early 2009, he hired manager Daniel Weisman of Elitaste, Inc, who also manages Wale.
In July 2009, Posner signed a major label deal with J Records (RCA/Sony).
Posner's second mixtape, "One Foot Out The Door" was released on October 27, 2009.
The web series accompanying this mixtape, also titled "One Foot Out The Door," first aired on September 30, and ran every other week through December 2009.
He performed on national television for the first time on the TV show Last Call with Carson Daly on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
In 2015-16, his comeback single "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" charted in the Top 10 in dozens of countries. In 2021, Posner's 2010 single "Please Don't Go" went viral on TikTok, where where users would wear a scarf and glasses and drive in a car.
A Matter of Time
Mike Posner Lyrics
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The stars in your eyes everyone can see it but you
And I don't know how you believe your own lies
No one wants to tell you the truth
It's just a matter of time
Before this all comes crashing down
The harder you try
The real, real you
So you're gonna be a big star
They told you you're the next big thing
Everybody's gonna love you
Everybody's gonna know your name
So push your problems in your impending fame
And push 'em away, push 'em away
Keep your head up, baby, wait for the day
They'll see that you're larger than life
It's just a matter of time
Before this all comes crashing down
The harder you try
The more we can see the real you
The real, real you
You know that you're special
You probably hear it everyday
You know you don't belong here
With normal people doing normal things
So push your problems in your impending fame
Push 'em away, yeah, push 'em away
Keep your head up, baby, wait for the day
They'll see that you're larger than life
It's just a matter of time
Before this all comes crashing down
The harder you try
The more we can see the real you
The real, real you
It's just a matter of time
Before this all comes crashing down
The harder you try
The more we can see the real you
The real, real you
The song A Matter of Time by Mike Posner depicts the story of an individual who is climbing the ladder of success, but his or her attitude does not match the climb. The person is living in their own imaginations and is not aware of the consequences of their actions. The opening lines, "You’ve got your head in the clouds, the stars in your eyes, everyone can see it but you,” highlights the individual's self-absorption and lack of awareness of both self and surroundings. The impact of this kind of ego trip is that they start to believe their own lies, and no one wants to tell the truth.
The chorus of the song, "it's just a matter of time before this all comes crashing down,” brings forth the idea that success is temporary and fragile, and it can all disappear in an instant. The person's attitude will ultimately betray their true selves, and the world will see them for who they genuinely are. The line, 'the harder you try, the more we can see the real you, the real, real you," is a warning of sorts to the person to make them aware of the pitfalls they have to look out for. Ultimately, the song is about being humble and not believing that you are the next big thing, as this kind of attitude can be one's downfall in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got your head in the clouds
You are not grounded in reality
The stars in your eyes everyone can see it but you
You have lofty aspirations that others can recognize, but you are oblivious to them
And I don't know how you believe your own lies
You are delusional and unable to distinguish fact from fiction
No one wants to tell you the truth
People do not want to hurt your feelings with the truth
It's just a matter of time
It is inevitable that things will come crashing down
Before this all comes crashing down
Your unrealistic dreams and delusions will cause you to fail
The harder you try
The more you strive to achieve something that is unattainable
The more we can see the real you
Your true nature and flaws become more apparent the harder you try to hide them
So you're gonna be a big star
You believe that you will become famous and successful
They told you you're the next big thing
Others have inflated your ego and made you believe that you are destined for greatness
Everybody's gonna love you
You believe that you will be universally adored
Everybody's gonna know your name
You believe that you will achieve worldwide recognition and fame
You know that you're special
You believe that you are unique and superior to others
You probably hear it everyday
People tell you that you are special and unique on a regular basis
You know you don't belong here
You believe that you are destined for greater things and do not fit in with the normal crowd
With normal people doing normal things
You see other people as mundane and average compared to yourself
So push your problems in your impending fame
You believe that your fame will solve your problems
And push 'em away, push 'em away
You try to ignore or avoid your problems rather than face them directly
Keep your head up, baby, wait for the day
You remain optimistic that your dreams will come true, even in the face of setbacks
They'll see that you're larger than life
Others will eventually recognize your greatness and elevate you to a higher status
The real, real you
Your true self, flaws and all
Contributed by Taylor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Duty Posh
This is a classic!!! still remember when this tape dropped
ninawasluk
mikes voice is everything <3
BARBIE319
this song is beyond amazing :)
Reynaldo Brigino
That piano solo was EPIC! almost had a tear drop.
delaseoul87
The hidden gem on the mixtape... best song on it IMO, better than Cooler Than Me, Smoke And Drive, and Drug Dealer Girl. He killed this track, it highlights both his personality and his own style of music. Brilliant.
Its Kazhooulte
Ah.. Finally.. *snaps neck in place* I been looking for this song for so long. Heard it in the credits of "35 & Ticking"
Crazemate
I’m coming back to respect this art
nonstopo
i LOVE this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Senia102
He's gunna get big!!
Lalith guddu
this guy deserves more fame than he has.