Michael Robert Henrion Posner "Mike Posner" (born February 12, 1988 in Sout… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Robert Henrion Posner "Mike Posner" (born February 12, 1988 in Southfield, Michigan) is an American singer and producer signed to Island Records. He released his debut mixtape, Reflections of a Lost Teen, in 2006. His next two mixtapes, A Matter of Time and One Foot Out the Door, caught the attention of many major labels. His debut album 31 Minutes to Takeoff was released August 10, 2010. Posner graduated from Duke University in December 2009 with a BA in Sociology and Business. He is close friends with rapper Big Sean.

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.

Do U Wanna
Mike Posner Lyrics

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I wake up early in the morning
You go to sleep late at night
I kinda front like I don't want to
Inside I'm losing my mind

Do you wanna be my baby?
Do you wanna be my girl?

Don't tell me that you got a boyfriend
Don't tell me I'm not your type
Lets do a little less talking
And a little more little more little more feelin' right

Do you wanna be my baby?
Do you wanna be my girl?
Do you wanna be my baby?
Do you wanna be my girl?

Let it breathe
Let it breathe
Let it breathe
Let it breathe

I like to play hard to get
I walk around talkin' shit
But you know just what I need
See I don't got time for games
And I cant afford diamond rings
But you know you know you know you should be with me (be be with me)

Do you wanna be my baby? (say it baby)
Do you wanna be my girl?

Do you wanna be my baby? (would you be my baby?)
Do you wanna be my girl?

Overall Meaning

In the song Do U Wanna?, Mike Posner expresses his interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with someone he desires. He acknowledges the differences in their schedules, as he wakes up early while his love interest goes to sleep late at night. Despite his tough exterior, he reveals that internally, he is emotional and losing his mind over this person. Posner urges his love interest to not mention the fact that she has a boyfriend or any other reasons she may not be interested in him. He suggests they do less talking and focus more on feeling right together.

Posner also admits he likes to play hard to get and talk a big game, but the person he wants to pursue knows just what he needs. He doesn't have the time for games or the financial stability to buy fancy gifts like diamond rings, but he believes they should be together. The chorus repeatedly asks the question "Do you wanna be my girl?", showing his desire to take their relationship to the next level.

Overall, the song captures the universal feeling of wanting someone and being willing to take the risk of putting oneself out there. The lyrics are relatable and the catchy chorus makes it a perfect song to sing along to.

Line by Line Meaning

I wake up early in the morning
I wake up early in the morning

You go to sleep late at night
You go to sleep late at night

I kinda front like I don't want to
I pretend like I'm not interested in you

Inside I'm losing my mind
Inside, I'm going crazy for you

Don't tell me that you got a boyfriend
Don't say you already have a boyfriend

Don't tell me I'm not your type
Don't say I'm not your type

Lets do a little less talking
Let's not talk as much

And a little more little more little more feelin' right
Instead, let's focus on feeling good

Let it breathe
Let it take its natural course

I like to play hard to get
I like to act difficult to win over

I walk around talkin' shit
I act like a big shot