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.
I Took A Pill In Ibiza
Mike Posner Lyrics
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To show Avicii I was cool
And when I finally got sober, felt ten years older
But fuck it, it was something to do
I'm living out in LA
I drive a sports car just to prove
I'm a real big baller 'cause I made a million dollars
And I spend it on girls and shoes
But you don't wanna be high like me
Never really knowing why like me
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
Stuck up on that stage singing
All I know are sad songs, sad songs
Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs
I'm just a singer who already blew his shot
I get along with old timers
'Cause my name's a reminder of a pop song people forgot
And I can't keep a girl, no
'Cause as soon as the sun comes up
I cut 'em all loose and work's my excuse
But the truth is I can't open up
Now you don't wanna be high like me
Never really knowing why like me
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
Stuck up on that stage singing
All I know are sad songs, sad songs
Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs (hey)
I took a plane to my hometown
I brought my pride and my guitar
All my friends are all gone but there's manicured lawns
And the people still think I'm a star
I walked around downtown
I met some fans on Lafayette
They said tell us how to make it 'cause we're getting real impatient
So I looked 'em in the eye and said
You don't wanna be high like me
Never really knowing why like me
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
Stuck up on that stage singing
All that I know are sad songs, sad songs
Darling, all that I know are sad songs, sad songs
The song "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" by Mike Posner is a cautionary tale of fame, fortune, and the pitfalls of the entertainment industry. Posner uses his personal experience of taking a drug to impress Avicii and the consequences that followed, to warn others about the dark side of success.
The opening lines of the song describe how the singer, Mike Posner, took a pill in Ibiza to show Avicii that he was cool. This is typically something young people do to fit in and be accepted by their peers, even if it means risking their health and well-being. The next line, "and when I finally got sober, felt ten years older," reinforces the idea that drug use has negative consequences and can age a person far beyond their years. The line "But fuck it, it was something to do," highlights the boredom and emptiness that can accompany fame and fortune, pushing people to engage in dangerous activities for excitement and meaning.
Posner then goes on to discuss his current life in LA, driving a sports car and spending money on girls and shoes. This is a classic depiction of the rock star lifestyle that many aspire to, but few realize is unsustainable and ultimately meaningless. The chorus provides a warning to listeners not to follow in his footsteps, encouraging them to avoid being high, not knowing why, and to avoid being stuck up on stage singing sad songs.
The final verse sees Posner returning to his hometown with his guitar, but all his friends are gone, and he is left feeling like a has-been. He meets some fans who are eager to know how to make it, and he warns them not to follow his path. By admitting the truth about his failures and the price he paid for fame, Posner hopes to illuminate the dangers of the entertainment industry and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a pill in Ibiza
I took drugs in Ibiza to impress Avicii and be seen as cool.
To show Avicii I was cool
I wanted to impress the famous DJ Avicii with my drug use.
And when I finally got sober, felt ten years older
After getting clean, I feel much older and regret my past actions.
But fuck it, it was something to do
Even though it was harmful, taking drugs was something to occupy my time.
I'm living out in LA
I live in Los Angeles.
I drive a sports car just to prove
I own fancy cars to show off my wealth.
I'm a real big baller 'cause I made a million dollars
I feel powerful and rich because I have made a lot of money.
And I spend it on girls and shoes
I spend my money on women and expensive footwear.
But you don't wanna be high like me
You don't want to imitate my drug use and lifestyle.
Never really knowing why like me
You don't want to be unaware of the reasons behind your actions like I was.
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't want to stop the high and feel abandoned and isolated.
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
You don't want to be in my situation, taking the bus for lack of money or purpose.
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't want to experience the paranoia and uncertainty of not knowing who to trust.
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
You don't want to be in my position, performing on stage and feeling trapped in sadness.
All I know are sad songs, sad songs
All I am familiar with are depressing and melancholic songs.
Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs
My dear, all I can create and relate to are songs that evoke sadness.
I'm just a singer who already blew his shot
I'm a successful artist who already peaked in popularity.
I get along with old timers
I have more in common with older celebrities who have a similar decline in fame.
'Cause my name's a reminder of a pop song people forgot
My name recalls a pop song that was once popular, but is now forgotten.
And I can't keep a girl, no
I can't maintain a relationship with a woman.
'Cause as soon as the sun comes up
Because when the day begins,
I cut 'em all loose and work's my excuse
I end things with them and blame work or other obligations.
But the truth is I can't open up
In reality, I have trouble being vulnerable and opening up emotionally.
Now you don't wanna be high like me
You don't want to imitate my drug use and lifestyle.
Never really knowing why like me
You don't want to be unaware of the reasons behind your actions like I was.
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't want to stop the high and feel abandoned and isolated.
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
You don't want to be in my situation, taking the bus for lack of money or purpose.
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't want to experience the paranoia and uncertainty of not knowing who to trust.
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
You don't want to be in my position, performing on stage and feeling trapped in sadness.
All that I know are sad songs, sad songs
All I am familiar with are depressing and melancholic songs.
Darling, all that I know are sad songs, sad songs (hey)
My dear, all I can create and relate to are songs that evoke sadness.
I took a plane to my hometown
I flew to my hometown.
I brought my pride and my guitar
I took my pride and guitar with me.
All my friends are all gone but there's manicured lawns
My friends have left, but the community is still well-maintained.
And the people still think I'm a star
The community still views me as a famous musician.
I walked around downtown
I took a walk in the urban center of the town.
I met some fans on Lafayette
I ran into some admirers on Lafayette Street.
They said tell us how to make it 'cause we're getting real impatient
They asked for advice on how to become successful because they are becoming increasingly impatient.
So I looked 'em in the eye and said
I met their gaze and responded.
You don't wanna be high like me
You don't want to imitate my drug use and lifestyle.
Never really knowing why like me
You don't want to be unaware of the reasons behind your actions like I was.
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't want to stop the high and feel abandoned and isolated.
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
You don't want to be in my situation, taking the bus for lack of money or purpose.
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't want to experience the paranoia and uncertainty of not knowing who to trust.
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
You don't want to be in my position, performing on stage and feeling trapped in sadness.
All that I know are sad songs, sad songs
All I am familiar with are depressing and melancholic songs.
Darling, all that I know are sad songs, sad songs
My dear, all I can create and relate to are songs that evoke sadness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mike Posner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NoppanatKhaoyai
I took a pill in Ibiza
To show Avicii I was cool
And when I finally got sober, felt 10 years older
But fuck it, it was something to do
I'm living out in LA
I drive a sports car just to prove
I'm a real big baller 'cause I made a million dollars
And I spend it on girls and shoes
But you don't wanna be high like me
Never really knowing why like me
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
Stuck up on that stage singing
All I know are sad songs, sad songs
Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs
I'm just a singer who already blew his shot
I get along with old timers
'Cause my name's a reminder of a pop song people forgot
And I can't keep a girl, no
'Cause as soon as the sun comes up
I cut 'em all loose and work's my excuse
But the truth is I can't open up
But you don't wanna be high like me
Never really knowing why like me
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
Stuck up on that stage singing
All I know are sad songs, sad songs
Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs
I took a plane to my home town
I brought my pride and my guitar
All my friends are all gone but there's manicured lawns
And the people still think I'm a star
I walked around downtown
I met some fans on Lafayette
They said tell us how to make it 'cause we're getting real impatient
So I looked 'em in the eye and said
You don't wanna be high like me
Never really knowing why like me
You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone
You don't wanna ride the bus like this
Never knowing who to trust like this
You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing
Stuck up on that stage singing
All that I know are sad songs, sad songs
Darling, all that I know are sad songs, sad songs
@kbdj790
It's the kind of music that will make you realize how time flies so fast.
Still here in 2023
@alexcohen1748
Just wanna back to the summer in 2016, and it's amazing 5 years has gone.
@JeanCarlos-pk6hs
Verdade
@trutherone1725
@@alexcohen1748 I miss 2016 so much as well good ass fuckin year with good ass vibes
@notepicgamer4996
Yea
@Kuq_e_zi
I didnt Like That Song at this Time but now it gives me Flashbacks. Crazy
@Thanos-ys7ot
"To show Avicii I was cool"
This.....does touch my heart so bad.....
@kuruptedwolves7518
Same
@Ok-eg8dg
Pff Thanos? Perhaps I may actually get a challenge. Or perhaps we will work together.
@Thanos-ys7ot
@@Ok-eg8dg work together to rule the world.....