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.
Introduction
Mike Posner Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You are about to listen to the mixtape Keep Going
The mixtape is 52 minutes long and is best listened to, front to back with no interruptions
That means no e-mail, no texts, no phone, etcetera
If you do not have 52 minutes of undivided to devote
I politely and humbly ask you turn this off and come back at a later time
That is I will be walking, yeah walking, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
I will not fail
I created this project, these songs, and these affirmations
To remind myself who I am when things get hard
I hope they can provide you the same strength
Love
Mike Posner's "Introduction" sets the tone for his mixtape, "Keep Going," with a personal and motivational message. Posner starts by acknowledging individuals who have chosen to listen to his mixtape but highlights that it's meant to be listened to front to back with no interruptions. He understands that people are often distracted by technology and encourages his listeners to take the full 52 minutes undivided.
Posner then reveals that he's in the middle of the hardest journey of his life, walking from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. He affirms that he will not fail and created this project to remind himself of who he is when things get tough. It's evident that Posner's mixtape is a reflection of his personal experiences and a means to inspire others to keep pushing through their challenges.
Overall, "Introduction" is a brief but powerful message that captures Mike Posner's unwavering commitment to his journey and encourages listeners to approach their own challenges with similar determination.
Line by Line Meaning
What up though?
Greetings, welcome to this mixtape.
You are about to listen to the mixtape Keep Going
This mixtape, titled Keep Going, is what you are going to listen to.
The mixtape is 52 minutes long and is best listened to, front to back with no interruptions
For optimal experience, please listen to this 52-minute long mixtape in its entirety, without any interruption.
That means no e-mail, no texts, no phone, etcetera
Distractions like e-mail, text messages, or phone calls should be avoided while listening to this mixtape.
If you do not have 52 minutes of undivided to devote
If you can not currently give this mixtape your undivided attention for the full 52 minutes...
I politely and humbly ask you turn this off and come back at a later time
...it is suggested that you return at a later time when you can listen without any distractions or interruptions.
By the time you hear this, I will be in the middle of the hardest journey of my life
As you listen, I will be in the midst of the most challenging journey of my life.
That is I will be walking, yeah walking, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
I am walking from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, which is a very demanding journey.
I will not fail
Despite the arduous journey, I am determined to succeed.
I created this project, these songs, and these affirmations
I made this mixtape project, which includes these songs and affirmations.
To remind myself who I am when things get hard
I created this mixtape to remind myself of who I am when facing adversity.
I hope they can provide you the same strength
I also hope this mixtape gives you the same strength and inspiration I receive from it.
Love
Warm regards, and thank you for listening to Keep Going.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mike Posner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind