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.
Henny & Purple
Mike Posner Lyrics
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Side of that kush yeah... Push
Henny and purple, up in the sky
Spinning in circles, chasing my life
Henny and purple, henny and purple
Henny with purple, mix it in the circle
Side sider than kush yeah... Push
Got 4 homies in the ride now, ashtray on each door
Yeah, trying to make it feel like it used to,...
Looking for, something to believe n
Slow it down, down, down
See that clock ticking slow on the dash
Picking up the beezers that we left in the past
Henny and purple, up in the sky
Spinning in circles, chasing my life
Henny and purple, henny and purple
Henny with purple, mix it in the circle
Side sider than kush yeah... Push
Henny and purple, henny and purple
Pushing bout 90 on the watch now
Where's the liquor store?
We're gonna need 2 big bottles
Cause we're out here looking for
Something to believe in
See that clock ticking slow on the dash
Picking up the beezers that we left in the past
Henny and purple, up in the sky
Spinning in circles, chasing my life
Henny and purple, henny and purple
Henny with purple, mix it in the circle
Side sider than kush yeah... Push
Henny and purple, henny and purple
Henny with purple, mix it in the circle
Side of that kush yeah... Push
And the player so high, feeling like I got wings
I'm floating in the sky, living like I'm in the dream
We going up and blowing up, smoke up in the air
Drinking and we lighten up, it's a perfect pair
... With my partners, we leaning while we roll
Fall deep in the slap and we looking for some more
Let it go, roll up some more, pour up some more
After this I'ma be laid on the floor
Wasted, but it's so good when you taste it
I'm addicted to this shit, might as well face it
Can't shake it, white cup stay full
Keep the blunt lit till I get the last pour
If you trying to feel good main, this will work
Sleeping all day when I'm gone
Henny and purple, up in the sky
Spinning in circles, chasing my life
Henny and purple, henny and purple
Henny with purple, mix it in the circle
Side sider than kush yeah... Push
Henny and purple, henny and purple
The song Henny & Purple by Mike Posner is a tale of youthful recklessness and the search for something to believe in. The chorus sees him fantasizing about the euphoria that comes with combining Hennessy and codeine (referred to as purple) while spinning in circles and chasing his life. He talks about riding with his friends, reminiscing about the past and looking for something to believe in. He has a sense of purposelessness and seeks a temporary escape from it in the form of drugs and alcohol.
The lyrics suggest that Mike is aware of the danger of this lifestyle, but he appears not to care. He sticks to the vices he's aware of, declaring that he's addicted to it and can't shake it. For him, the combination of Henny and purple is like a perfect pair, offering a state of blissful escapism.
Overall, Henny & Purple is a song about the mindless pursuit of pleasure as an escape from life's problems. While it may offer temporary relief, it's never a sustainable solution. The song highlights the danger of this kind of lifestyle and the toll it takes on individuals' well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Henny with purple, mix it in the circle
Mixing Hennessy and purple drank, and passing it around a group of friends
Side of that kush yeah... Push
Smoking marijuana to enhance the high
Henny and purple, up in the sky
Feeling a sense of euphoria from the combined effects of Hennessy and purple drank
Spinning in circles, chasing my life
Feeling lost or unsure about the direction of one's life while under the influence
Got 4 homies in the ride now, ashtray on each door
Riding around with four friends, each with their own ashtray to hold cigarettes or joints
Looking for, something to believe n
Searching for meaning or purpose in life
Slow it down, down, down
Taking time to reflect and relax
See that clock ticking slow on the dash
Noticing time passing slowly while relaxing and slowing down
Pushing bout 90 on the watch now
Driving quickly
Where's the liquor store?
Looking for a place to buy more alcohol
We're gonna need 2 big bottles
Planning to consume a lot of alcohol
See that clock ticking slow on the dash
Aware of the passage of time while drinking and driving
Picking up the beezers that we left in the past
Revisiting old habits or behaviors associated with substance abuse
And the player so high, feeling like I got wings
Feeling a sense of euphoria and invincibility
I'm floating in the sky, living like I'm in the dream
Experience of being under the influence of drugs and alcohol feels surreal
We going up and blowing up, smoke up in the air
Having a good time and smoking marijuana
Drinking and we lighten up, it's a perfect pair
Drinking and smoking marijuana together creates a perfect combination
… With my partners, we leaning while we roll
Sitting back and relaxing while smoking marijuana
Fall deep in the slap and we looking for some more
Being deeply affected by the music and wanting to find more of it
Let it go, roll up some more, pour up some more
Continuing to consume drugs and alcohol
After this I'ma be laid on the floor
Anticipating being very intoxicated and unable to move
Wasted, but it's so good when you taste it
Knowing that consuming drugs and alcohol will result in feeling wasted, but enjoying the experience anyway
I'm addicted to this shit, might as well face it
Acknowledging an addiction to drugs and alcohol
Can't shake it, white cup stay full
Unable to stop consuming drugs and alcohol, and continually refilling a white cup with more alcohol
Keep the blunt lit till I get the last pour
Continuing to smoke marijuana until there is no more alcohol left
If you trying to feel good main, this will work
Believing that drugs and alcohol will result in feeling good
Sleeping all day when I'm gone
Anticipating the negative effects of drugs and alcohol and sleeping excessively as a result
Contributed by Christian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaymes Martin
2019 and still 🔥🔥
torcedor pistola fc
2022
StealthyHipo
2020. Still a banger.
tayshwn jackson
fuck I finally found his old shit, ive been looking for so long after I forgot he names of the shits
Jose Hernandez
@CanditoTrainingHQ mansionz is fire through and fire what you mean?
CanditoTrainingHQ
So much better than his new shit. Especially now after Mansionz came out.
Smokey420
Smoke and Ride to this song with my boys all day. dope shit mike
Jan Stue
Man, I remember listening to this when I was so in love back in the day.
Graham Schlickenmeyer
Still hits
Bradley Briar
Still bumpin this