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.
Wide Open
Mike Posner Lyrics
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Saw a butterfly, it was dead, but it was gorgeous
And all the robots are just walkin' down the sidewalk
Kings of their little empires that they made up
And I'm wide open
And I'm wide open
Stewie still dead, and commitment still scary
I got a new woman, but I treat her like my old one
If I keep this shit up, I know I'ma be with no one
And I'm wide open
Yeah, I'm wide open
In Mike Posner's song "Wide Open," the lyrics touch upon themes of spirituality, mortality, artificiality, relationships, and personal growth. The opening lines "Somebody told me God is simply what we don't know" suggest a philosophical perspective on the concept of God, implying that God exists in the realm of the unknown and the mysterious. The mention of a dead butterfly that is still perceived as gorgeous signifies the beauty and fragility of life, highlighting the paradoxical nature of existence.
The following lines, "And all the robots are just walkin' down the sidewalk / Kings of their little empires that they made up," metaphorically capture the modern world and how individuals often become like "robots," going through the motions of life without truly engaging or questioning their existence. The idea of being kings of self-created empires suggests people's tendencies to build superficial structures of power and control in their lives.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to personal reflections. The lines "Dusty got shot, and then Osha got married / Stewie still dead, and commitment still scary" allude to experiences that have affected the singer's perception of relationships. The mention of Dusty getting shot and Osha getting married highlights unexpected and unpredictable events, while the line about commitment being scary indicates a fear of emotional investment and long-term partnerships.
Lastly, with the line "I got a new woman, but I treat her like my old one / If I keep this shit up, I know I'ma be with no one," the singer recognizes the destructive pattern of treating their current partner in the same detrimental way they treated their previous one. This acknowledgment adds a layer of introspection and personal growth, as the singer acknowledges that if they continue down this path, they risk being alone.
Overall, "Wide Open" explores existential questions, societal constructs, and personal relationships, offering insight into the complexities and challenges of navigating life and finding personal fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody told me God is simply what we don't know
I received information from someone that God is just an explanation for what is unknown to us
Saw a butterfly, it was dead, but it was gorgeous
I witnessed a lifeless butterfly which still possessed beauty
And all the robots are just walkin' down the sidewalk
Robotic individuals are merely going about their lives mechanically
Kings of their little empires that they made up
They believe they are rulers of their self-created worlds
And I'm wide open
I am completely vulnerable
Dusty got shot, and then Osha got married
Dusty was injured by a gunshot, and Osha decided to enter matrimony
Stewie still dead, and commitment still scary
Stewie remains deceased, and the idea of commitment continues to cause fear
I got a new woman, but I treat her like my old one
Although I have a new partner, I treat her similarly to my previous one
If I keep this shit up, I know I'ma be with no one
If I continue with this behavior, I am aware that I will end up alone
Yeah, I'm wide open
Indeed, I am completely vulnerable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Friedman, James Bowen, Jean-Marc Belkadi, Mike Posner
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