On his much anticipated sophomore mixtape, "One Foot Out The Door," singer/… Read Full Bio ↴On his much anticipated sophomore mixtape, "One Foot Out The Door," singer/songwriter/producer Mike Posner, has developed his signature sound into a movement that has gotten him signed to J Records, on stages opening for the likes of Akon and on the pages of The New York Times, The New York Post and XXL Magazine. And he's still a senior at Duke University! On his latest effort Mike deftly crafts a rich soundscape of hard hitting instrumentals coupled with clever songwriting indicative of someone twice his age. While his first mixtape posited it was only "A Matter of Time" until his buzz took off, on this offering, he makes it clear he has "One Foot Out The Door" into the stratosphere. Featuring guest appearances from Kid Cudi, Bun B, Big Sean, GLC, 3Oh!3, Freddie Gibbs and XV, "One Foot Out The Door" is sure to top best of 2010 lists

One Foot Out the Door
Mike Posner Lyrics

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(get familiar)
(one foot out the door)x2
Oh Lord
I've got one foot out the door
Everybody seems so sure
I'm gonna lose my way
Because they were the ones to put the keys in the lock
Then I can't stop no more

I can't feel my face
I'ma keep walking forward

'Till the day I turn around
And walk back in the scene
As I did when we came before
Oh Lord

'Cause you know I've got one foot out the door
(one foot out the door)x2

Overall Meaning

In Mike Posner's song One Foot Out the Door, he expresses his feeling of uncertainty and confusion about his life. He mentions that everyone around him seems so sure that he is going to lose his way. However, he insists that he is going to keep walking forward even though he can't feel his face, indicating that he is numb and possibly disconnected from his emotions. He then talks about turning around one day and walking back into the scene, implying that he might have gone through a period of self-destructive behavior or felt lost in his life, but he hopes to get back to where he used to be. The lyrics "one foot out the door" also suggest that he is on the edge of giving up or leaving something behind, but he hasn't fully committed to the idea yet.

The song's chorus emphasizes that he has "one foot out the door," which could refer to the many possible transitions or changes he may be experiencing. The keys in the lock that someone else put in could symbolize that he feels like he is not in control of his life or that others are dictating his choices. The overall message of the song seems to be about finding direction in life while dealing with uncertainties and challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

(get familiar)
Let's get acquainted with the context of the song

(one foot out the door)x2
The singer feels like he is one step away from leaving his current situation

Oh Lord
An exclamation of frustration or desperation

I've got one foot out the door
The singer wants to leave his current situation behind, but has not yet fully committed to doing so

Everybody seems so sure
Others around him seem to have a stronger conviction in his departure than he does

I'm gonna lose my way
If he leaves, he might not know where he is going or what he is doing next

Because they were the ones to put the keys in the lock
Others may have played a part in trapping him in his current situation, but they are now rooting for his departure

Then I can't stop no more
Once he makes the decision to leave, there is no turning back

I can't feel my face
The singer feels numb, possibly due to the stress of the situation

I'ma keep walking forward
He will continue to move forward despite the uncertainty ahead

'Til the day I turn around
The singer will keep walking away until something makes him change his mind

And walk back in the scene
He may return to this situation in the future, but on his own terms

As I did when we came before
He wants to reintegrate himself into the situation without losing himself

'Cause you know I've got one foot out the door
He reminds himself of his indecision, and his emotional turmoil regarding whether or not to leave

(one foot out the door)x2
Reiterates the singer's feeling of being on the brink of leaving

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