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.
Once In A While
Mike Posner Lyrics
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Which means I gotta leave here by 1
I should call an Uber at 12: 50
And then after that I gotta meet Bear at
Joe's Falafel for dinner at 8 PM (Correct)
Shit, I need a day off
(Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a while
Once in a while)
I think that'd be good for me, honestly
If I just chill that'd be-
(Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a while)
Gonna get ready now though, huh
(Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a whilе)
Yo, this haircut is crazy, my God
Bald head smooth, not too shabby
Tom Ford cologne so Jessiе know I'm classy
I keep the bottle next to
The heat on the dresser
That was too much she'll think
I'm trying to impress her
I take another shower to wash off the smell
20 minutes late now, need excuse to tell
I'll just blame it on the traffic
Better yet an accident
Car went in a backspin, it was tragic
On the 405 that's it i call an Uber X
Here comes a man named Dafar in a Camry
Hurry up
I need the Grammy before I'm an antique
I'm too antsy, I get to the studio
There's a white dude in a hoodie named Andy
(Hey, my name's Andy, I'll be your engineer)
Cool (Jessie's not here)
Alright (can I offer you a drink)
Yeah, I'll take a cold beer
(We only have water and juice)
That's so LA makes sense
I kill the time lookin' at my DMs
I check 'em
(Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a while, She's not bad)
Yeah, I check 'em every
(Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a while)
And Jessie walks in the room like ahh
Bodyguard with her like
(don't get too close, motherfucker)
And I gotta say that she smelled like ahh
I'm dumbfound lookin like "mmm, good God!"
And suddenly I'm so not prepared
I'm doing my best just not to stare
I'm wonderin' how I got in here
Must be the Lord's blessings
The first thing she says is:
Christ, Mike dear
What've you done with all your hair
You're lookin' like a white monk, it's weird
Well you know I just shaved it all off
It's just something that I do every
Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a while
Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a while
Once in a while, once in a while
Once in a while once in a while, once in a
While, once in a while, yeah
Now I'm super embarrased, in all fairness
She wasn't tryna be mean
She was just surprised
Or maybe she was and now
I'm just justifyin' the behavior
Because I love her but I'd touch her
As much as I love her eyes
That must be why I tell her
"you look very pretty today"
Nice one, dummy (uh, thanks) very original
I am sensing something subliminal
(this guy's weird)
I think she doesn't really like me
(I don't like him)
I think she's thinkin' that I'm lame as fuck
(he's lame as fuck)
Yeah, she's thinkin' that I'm lame as fuck
(yup)
So imma sing her a song that I already wrote
And pretend I just made it up
Hey, uh, hey Jessie yeah
What if we tried something like
Don't do me dirty, show me some mercy
Darlin', please lay down your weaponry
(that's cool)
How did I end up somewhere between, oh (uhh)
Lover and a memory
'Cause I don't believe in a halfway heart
(that's cool)
Ba-buh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh (y'know?)
Mm-a-bee dah dah (Something like that)
That's dope it'll sound
I like it
It'll sound better in your voice, too
When you sing it
The lyrics of Mike Posner's song "Once In A While" depict the artist's hectic and fast-paced lifestyle in Hollywood. The song begins with Posner discussing his tight schedule and the need for a day off once in a while. He mentions specific plans and appointments, highlighting the constant rush he experiences. Posner's desire to take a break and chill is emphasized throughout the song.
Posner then shifts the focus to his appearance, describing his bald head and mentioning his Tom Ford cologne. He contemplates whether his efforts to impress others, particularly a woman named Jessie, are too much. He expresses the need to wash off the scent of the cologne, indicating his desire to present himself in a more genuine way.
As he rushes to the studio, Posner encounters an engineer named Andy. He briefly discusses the lack of alcohol options, expressing his preference for a cold beer. However, he settles for water or juice, recognizing the typical health-consciousness of Los Angeles.
Posner then delves into his insecurities and attraction towards Jessie. He is initially taken aback by her presence and struggles to keep his composure. Posner is aware of his physical appearance and wonders how he ended up in this situation. He recounts a conversation with Jessie where she teases him about his shaved head, adding a hint of humor to the song.
In the final part of the song, Posner explores his own self-doubt and the feeling that Jessie may not like him. He attempts to impress her by singing a song he already wrote, pretending it's something spontaneous. The lyrics also express Posner's admiration for Jessie and his desire to be closer to her.
Overall, "Once In A While" highlights the chaotic nature of the artist's life in Hollywood, his insecurities, and his genuine feelings towards a particular woman named Jessie. The song captures the complexities of navigating relationships and the desire for authenticity in a fast-paced environment.
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