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.
Jealousy
Mike Posner Lyrics
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Ba-da-da-da-da, da-da, da-da
I can feel, feel, feel it, inside me
That's the truth, no reply
When they call, call, call you, that ain't right
Don't be cruel
Come on, girl, don't be cruel
'Cause when I see you walkin' by
Lookin' on some other guy
I still want you, darling
Girl, you got me on my knees
Wishin' you come back to me
'Cause I still want you, darling (woo)
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Don't deny
That you want, want, want me in your life
I could tell by how you move
Tryna make me jealous with that dude
And you do it well, ayy
'Cause when I see you walkin' by (ayy)
Lookin' on some other guy (woo)
I still want you, darling (you, darling)
Girl, you got me on my knees
Wishin' you'll come back to me
'Cause I still want you, darling (woo)
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Yeah, yeah
I get so jealous, act so hellish
What you mean he's just a friend?
I'm too selfish, I just want you, darling
And I pretend that I don't see it
Who you textin' in my bed
You make me paranoid, I hate this, darling
Yeah, Coco Chanel, I see through it all
And you can't control your alcohol
And you then wonder why I get so involved, I'm insecure
About the way you talk and 'bout the way you walkin'
All over me and then you tear me off
And I hate the way you share your love, I see through you
See through you, yeah
'Cause when I see you walkin' by
Lookin' on some other guy
I still want you, darling (ayy)
Girl, you got me on my knees (my knees)
Wishin' you'll come back to me (come)
'Cause I still want you, darling (woo)
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Hey, ayy
In the song Jealousy, Mike Posner and Blackbear describe the feeling of jealousy in a relationship. The song starts with a repetition of a simple melody, creating a sense of anticipation. The lyrics suggest the singer is feeling jealous of their partner, possibly because they are spending time with someone else. The chorus emphasizes this feeling and how it makes them want their partner even more. The second verse suggests that the singer's partner might be intentionally trying to make them jealous, which only intensifies their feelings. The bridge hints that there might be deeper insecurities at play and ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the strong desire for the partner.
Overall, the song highlights the complex emotions that come with jealousy in a relationship, including insecurity and desire. The simple melody and repetitiveness of the lyrics make the message of the song feel almost hypnotic, capturing the listener's attention and creating a sense of longing that echoes the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Jealousy
The singer is experiencing feelings of jealousy
I can feel, feel, feel it, inside me
The singer is deeply feeling the effects of jealousy
That's the truth, no reply
The singer acknowledges that what they're feeling is real and doesn't expect anyone to challenge it
When they call, call, call you, that ain't right
The singer is bothered by people calling the subject of their jealousy excessively
Don't be cruel
The singer is asking the subject of their jealousy not to treat them badly
Come on, girl, don't be cruel
The singer is asking the subject of their jealousy, who is likely female, to be kind to them
'Cause when I see you walkin' by
Lookin' on some other guy
I still want you, darling
Girl, you got me on my knees
Wishin' you come back to me
'Cause I still want you, darling (woo)
The singer is still in love with the subject of their jealousy, even though they see them with someone else
Don't deny
That you want, want, want me in your life
I could tell by how you move
Tryna make me jealous with that dude
And you do it well, ayy
The singer believes that the subject of their jealousy is intentionally making them jealous and wants to be with them
Yeah, yeah
I get so jealous, act so hellish
What you mean he's just a friend?
I'm too selfish, I just want you, darling
And I pretend that I don't see it
The singer admits that their jealousy can make them act crazy and that they're being selfish by wanting the subject of their jealousy for themselves
Who you textin' in my bed
You make me paranoid, I hate this, darling
Yeah, Coco Chanel, I see through it all
And you can't control your alcohol
And you then wonder why I get so involved, I'm insecure
About the way you talk and 'bout the way you walkin'
All over me and then you tear me off
And I hate the way you share your love, I see through you
See through you, yeah
The singer is blaming the subject of their jealousy for making them feel paranoid and insecure, and sees through their attempts to cover up their secrets and lies
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mike Posner, Matthew Tyler Musto, Justin Bieber
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@irecordwithaphone1856
I have heard this man make so many different kinds of songs it's actually insane how well he pulls all of them off
@rx7sign
Getting some JT-BeeGee vibes on this one
@Rua007
FACTS
@mikitesfaye8079
Agreed. Claim your 100th like friend
@irecordwithaphone1856
@Miki Tesfaye Much appreciated!
@brettbecker5333
Well said. He's damn good. There I did it again. Can't say it enough
@louiseparkour
This song is so underrated. The beat is feel good. It is so good 😊 I keep replaying this every morning 🌞
@lynce..
His voice is so unique, brings out a whole new vibe.❤
@THINKTVTIME
This is the Mike I remember in his dorm room making beats! Gotta love the energy! Pure legend 🐐
@velvetymelt3764
i was thinking like, "this reminds me of electric guest," n then im like, wait was he rly doin this back in the dorm
then i saw ur username, n im not sure. itd be super ironic of u to actually be telling the truth rn. i want to believe