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.
Only God Knows
Mike Posner Lyrics
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Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows how hard I've been trying
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
There's more to life than living a wise man told me this
Or maybe it was me who wrote it, I can't remember which
In any case what I mean, life's an unfinished poem
Don't go mad trying to figure out the ending
The day that Norman died, I found out through an email
The irony of that, I will not discuss in detail
My future is on thin ice and my past is all online
But only God knows the trouble on my mind
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows how hard I've been trying
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
My walls are filled with artwork, my art is filled with paint
My head is filled with big old thoughts of all the things I ain't
I bet you know what that's like, though you never drop your guard
Only God knows the places that you're scarred
I'm sitting on a park bench in a city I don't know
Trying to convince myself that I'm not all alone
But my immediate surroundings suggest otherwise
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows how hard I've been trying
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows the trouble on my mind (mind)
Only God knows the trouble on my mind (on my mind)
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
The lyrics to Mike Posner's "Only God Knows" reflect on the struggles, uncertainties and burdens that the artist is experiencing in his life. He indicates that it is difficult to predict the future and understand some of life's complexities. However, he acknowledges that despite his efforts in trying to understand everything, only God knows the true intentions of his heart and the difficulties he has been facing.
In the first verse, the repetition of "Only God Knows" emphasizes the belief that the artist has in God's omniscience, as he is the only one who can truly understand what he is going through. He expresses that he has been trying hard to overcome these challenges, but only God knows the extent of his struggle. The second verse includes a poignant anecdote about his reaction to the death of someone named Norman, which he found out about through email, highlighting the power of modern technology and how it shapes our lives.
The third verse talks about the metaphorical painting of his life. He has walls filled with artwork and a head full of thoughts, but he still feels like he's lacking something. This sense of inadequacy is something he thinks many people can relate to – even though they may not show it. The lyric "Only God knows the places that you're scarred" might speak to any area of life where people might feel like they can't let others see their vulnerable selves. Finally, the chorus repeats that despite everything he has gone through, ultimately, only God knows the deep troubles in his mind.
Overall, the song emphasizes the idea that we don't always know what is happening in someone else's life, and that no one should assume that they do. Only God knows the struggles and intentions of someone's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
So, you don't know how to explain heaven? Well, god knows
If you can't explain something, it's best to leave it up to interpretation.
Only God knows how hard I've been trying
No one knows exactly how much effort I'm putting in except for God.
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
I'm going through a lot of internal struggles that nobody else knows about except for God.
There's more to life than living a wise man told me this
A wise person once taught me that there's more to life than just living day to day.
Or maybe it was me who wrote it, I can't remember which
Maybe I was the one who came up with that thought, but I'm not entirely sure.
In any case what I mean, life's an unfinished poem
Life is like an incomplete poem that's still being written and perfected.
Don't go mad trying to figure out the ending
Don't obsess over trying to predict the outcome of your life, because you can't control it all.
The day that Norman died, I found out through an email
I received news of someone's death through modern technology, which is ironic and unsettling.
My future is on thin ice and my past is all online
I feel like my future is unstable and my past is constantly accessible through my online presence.
My walls are filled with artwork, my art is filled with paint
I express myself through art, which surrounds me and reflects my innermost feelings.
My head is filled with big old thoughts of all the things I ain't
I often think about all of the things I'm not, and it can be overwhelming.
I bet you know what that's like, though you never drop your guard
I have a feeling that you can relate to these feelings, even though you may not show it outwardly.
Only God knows the places that you're scarred
There are emotional wounds that run deep and only God knows the extent of them.
I'm sitting on a park bench in a city I don't know
I feel lost in a new place, both physically and emotionally.
Trying to convince myself that I'm not all alone
I'm struggling to reassure myself that I'm not completely isolated and disconnected from others.
But my immediate surroundings suggest otherwise
Despite my efforts, my environment seems to be reinforcing my feelings of loneliness.
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
Once again, only God knows the extent of my inner struggles and worries.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIKE POSNER
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Nikola Kojic
So, you don't know how to explain heaven? Well, god knows
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows how hard I've been trying
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
There's more to life than living a wise man told me this
Or maybe it was me who wrote it, I can't remember which
In any case what I mean, life's an unfinished poem
Don't go mad trying to figure out the ending
The day that Norman died, I found out through an email
The irony of that, I will not discuss in detail
My future is on thin ice and my past is all online
But only God knows the trouble on my mind
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows how hard I've been trying
Only God knows
Only God knows
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
My walls are filled with artwork, my art is filled with paint
My head is filled with big old thoughts of all the things I ain't
I bet you know what that's like, though you never drop your guard
Only God knows the places that you're scarred
I'm sitting on a park bench in a city I don't know
Trying to convince myself that I'm not all alone
But my immediate surroundings suggest otherwise
Only God knows the trouble on my mind
jasj Zvz
My wife left me and this is what I needed to here. Thank you so much for this song thats so true.
Twisty
HAHA
Samantha Frias
I love all of mikes originals way more than remixes! I love this
Kim W
Thanks Mike Posner for another great song!
Mixed Up Melodies
Every one of your compositions makes me want to get back in the studio to work on my own music. Really fantastic work! 💟💙
Jehosafat Padrón
This song is one of my favorites !! 😍
Jake Callinsky
This one is a gem!
Ines Morales
This is really powerful !
JEVC lcc
wtf is wrong with me? I'm not hearing music but I don't give a pepper😯
His voice still reach my mind and heart💗🎤👑
mimita youcef
this song is so amazing