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.
DONT TRUST ME
Mike Posner Lyrics
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See you met me at an interesting time
And if my past is any sign of your future
Then I should warn you before I let you inside
Hold on to whatever you find baby
Hold on to whatever helps you through
Hold on to whatever you find baby
I do my best to act like she doesn't phase me
As if I pull girls just like her all the time
I even waited seven days before I called her
But she can play this game much better than I
See I've got girls in every state, now they hate me
Cause I'm leavin just as fast as I came
And if my past is any sign of my future
I'll probably end up not remembering her name
Hold on to whatever you find baby
Hold on to whatever helps you through
Hold on to whatever you find baby
I don't trust myself with loving you
She deserves better
Better better
Better than me
Better than me
That she deserves better
Better better
Better than me
Better than me
That she deserves better
Better than me
That she deserves better
Better than me
Hold on to whatever you find baby
Hold on to whatever helps you through
Hold on to whatever you find baby
I don't trust myself with loving you
Cause I'm not the man I used to be lately
Yeah you met me at an interesting time
And if my past is any sign of your future
Then I should warn you, warn you before I let you inside
Hold on to whatever you find baby
Hold on to whatever helps you through
Hold on to whatever you find baby
I don't trust myself with loving you
In "Don't Trust Me," Mike Posner sings about his anxieties and insecurities regarding relationships. He begins by admitting that he is not the man he used to be, suggesting that he's recently gone through some change or transformation. He acknowledges that the woman he's interested in met him at an interesting time, which implies he may not be in the best headspace for a relationship. He expresses uncertainty about his own intentions and capability for love, warning her to be cautious before letting him in.
Posner goes on to describe his attempts to act nonchalant around this woman, pretending that the prospect of a relationship with her doesn't faze him. He references his past experiences with women, including the fact that he tends to leave them quickly and forget their names. He acknowledges that this behavior has earned him enemies, who now hate him. He seems to recognize that he is not worthy of this woman's affection, singing that she deserves better than him.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "hold on to whatever you find," suggests that the woman should keep anything that helps her get through life, but she shouldn't trust Posner with her heart. The song ends with Posner reiterating that he can't be trusted to love her, warning her once again before potentially letting her into his life.
Line by Line Meaning
No I'm not the man I used to be lately
I've changed recently and I'm not the same person I used to be
See you met me at an interesting time
You met me during a significant period of my life
And if my past is any sign of your future
If my previous behavior is any indication of how things will turn out for you
Then I should warn you before I let you inside
I need to tell you about my past before we become close
Hold on to whatever you find baby
Keep what you discover and hold on to it
Hold on to whatever helps you through
Keep whatever makes you feel better and gives you support
I don't trust myself with loving you
I don't trust my ability to love and be in a relationship with you
I do my best to act like she doesn't phase me
I try my hardest to act like she doesn't affect me emotionally
As if I pull girls just like her all the time
As if it's normal for me to attract girls like her frequently
I even waited seven days before I called her
I waited a week before contacting her
But she can play this game much better than I
She's better at the game of dating and relationships than I am
See I've got girls in every state, now they hate me
I have girls in every state, but now they hate me because I leave as quickly as I arrive
And if my past is any sign of my future
If my history is any indication of what's to come
I'll probably end up not remembering her name
I may forget the name of the girl I'm currently dating
She deserves better
She deserves someone better than me
Better better
Much better
That she deserves better
She truly deserves someone better
Cause I'm not the man I used to be lately
I'm different now than I was in the past
Yeah you met me at an interesting time
You got to know me during a peculiar period in my life
Then I should warn you, warn you before I let you inside
I need to alert you before we become too intimate
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@evancalhoon6516
2023 this still slaps
@Malcolm_XTC
where the HELL have this song been all my life!!
@kpap3132
2022 this still slaps
@barrettjones1891
Hey mike I hope your doing well man I just came across this in 2020 and you’re a great singer and an even better man. Stay safe through this covid and I hope your family is all happy and healthy
@SairaPesinaa
OMG! Cudi&Posner together ♥ Is a dream
@ethandymond488
Classic
@welcometodramatown
i just found out about this kid cant wait for his album to drop
@randyrhoads9153
Did you like it?
@turbulence223s
all these comments old as heck only 60 also thats crazy
@cliftonw70
I just had an eargasm.