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.
Rolling in the Deep
Mike Posner Lyrics
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Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
See how I leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever bitch
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart and soul
And you played it
To the beat
[Mike Poser Scatting]
Baby I have no story to be told
But I've heard one of you
And I'm gonna make your head burn
Think of me in the depths of your despair
Making a home down there
It Reminds you of the home we shared
The scars of your love remind me of us
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
I can't help feeling
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart and soul
And you played it
To the beat
Throw your soul through every open door
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Turned my sorrow into treasured gold
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
We could have had it all
We could have had it all
It all, it all it all,
We could have had it all
Rolling in the deep
You had my heart and soul
And you played it
To the beat
[Mike Poser Scatting]
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ba-ba-ba-baby bringing me out the dark.
The lyrics to Mike Posner's version of "Rolling in the Deep" are a powerful expression of the pain love can bring. Posner's interpretation of the song emphasizes the fire and fever pitch of emotion that can come with heartbreak. The opening lines describe the heat of the feeling that's 'bringing me out the dark,' suggesting that the experience of love and heartbreak is a transformative one. The singer goes on to vow that they won't be underestimated in the face of the pain they're experiencing; they'll leave with every piece of the person they loved.
The chorus features the famous refrain, "We could have had it all / Rolling in the deep / You had my heart and soul / And you played it / To the beat." Rolling in the deep is an expression that can mean many things--the depths of emotion, the ocean, the darkness--making it the perfect metaphor for the all-encompassing pain the singer is experiencing. They felt that the person they loved had everything they were and could have been, but instead that love left them breathless.
The bridge contrasts this pain with a sense of redemption. Posner sings "Turned my sorrow into treasured gold / You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow," suggesting that despite the suffering, he's found a way to transform it into something valuable. Ultimately, however, the song is a powerful expression of loss and the realization that, despite everything, love isn't always enough.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire starting in my heart
I feel an intense passion for you
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
My feelings are overwhelming and overpowering me
Finally I can see you crystal clear
I have a newfound clarity about our relationship
Go head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare
If you betray me, I will expose your true character to the world
See how I leave with every piece of you
I am taking with me all the memories and emotions associated with our relationship
Don't underestimate the things that I will do
I am capable of great things, including achieving success without you
The scars of your love remind me of us
The wounds you caused me bring back memories of our relationship
They keep me thinking that we almost had it all
I can't help but wonder what could have been if things had worked out differently
The scars of your love they leave me breathless
Your love has left a lasting impact on me
We could have had it all
Our relationship had the potential to be great
Rolling in the deep
We were once deeply in love
You had my heart and soul
I gave you all of me
And you played it to the beat
You used my love for you to your advantage
Baby I have no story to be told
I have nothing to hide or feel ashamed about
But I've heard one of you
I know your true character and intentions
And I'm gonna make your head burn
I will make you regret hurting me
Think of me in the depths of your despair
I want you to suffer and think of me when you are at your lowest
Making a home down there
I want to be a permanent negative memory for you
Throw your soul through every open door
Take every opportunity to be happy
Count your blessings to find what you look for
Be grateful for what you have to attract positivity in your life
Turned my sorrow into treasured gold
I have used my pain to grow and succeed
You pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow
You will receive the consequences of your actions
It all, it all it all
All the love, pain, and memories
Contributed by Anthony P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HorizonHipHop
the amount of dislikes on this is ridiculous, this cover is brilliant.
@NobalChase
The only reason 4 that is that there so called ''Trolls'' aka DICKS! who dont give a shit but HEY .....................nvm lol idk
@visualhatefvck
Facts. Incredible Cover!
@angelesavilez2876
10 years later. ❤️ this got me through college.
@SabriaR
Omggg I loved hearing this cover almost 10 years ago. He killed it on some drums when it was live.
@Youngguy
Hes a master with drums
@motov80
FINALLY, i have been searching for this song from that jessie andrews video for years and have finally succeeded
@motov80
***** we did it bro!
@Paigers616
I love how every cover I hear sounds different from the last one and different from the original. Thats what a great soul song does- allows the possibility for so many other artists to relate and feel it in their own way.
@silviamego3417
OMG!
What a beautiful cover, I like your voice Mike is unique! 🥰❤️🔥