Michael Robert Henrion Posner "Mike Posner" (born February 12, 1988 in Sout… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Robert Henrion Posner "Mike Posner" (born February 12, 1988 in Southfield, Michigan) is an American singer and producer signed to Island Records. He released his debut mixtape, Reflections of a Lost Teen, in 2006. His next two mixtapes, A Matter of Time and One Foot Out the Door, caught the attention of many major labels. His debut album 31 Minutes to Takeoff was released August 10, 2010. Posner graduated from Duke University in December 2009 with a BA in Sociology and Business. He is close friends with rapper Big Sean.

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.

XO
Mike Posner Lyrics

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I guess we've passed the puppy love stage (love stage)
you barely call my phone no more
You told me work have been crazy lately
like I'm not busy like I got nothing on my plate girl,
now wait girl
you know u messing up a good thing
see I don't chase girls I erase girls
when they do me like that , be careful or you just another xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo

You pretend like you don't love me( love, me)
like you don't feel the same no more

like it wouldn't even phase her to replace her
like im not body like I can get another date girl
now wait girl, you know you messing up a good thing see I don't chase girls I erase girls
when they do me like that , now be careful or you just another xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo

Now three minutes is all I need to break yo heart,( break break) break yo heart ,

Now three minutes is all I need to make you (make you make you) make you
xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo

Overall Meaning

In "XO" by Mike Posner, the singer has reached the point where the honeymoon phase of the relationship is over, and now it seems that his partner is pulling away from him. The singer is frustrated because he is being treated as though he has nothing going on in his life, despite also having a busy schedule. He warns his partner that if she continues to treat him this way, she will become just another "xo" to him, a sign-off typically used at the end of a letter or text message, meaning "hugs and kisses." The singer claims that he doesn't chase girls; rather, he erases them when they no longer bring positivity into his life.

The chorus of the song suggests that the relationship has become one-sided, with the singer expressing that his partner no longer loves him but is merely pretending. He believes that she is comfortable replacing him with someone else because he is not special or unique. The final verse suggests that if the girl does not change her behavior, the singer has the power to break her heart in just three minutes, or can make her fall in love all over again during that same time frame.

Overall, "XO" speaks to the power dynamic in relationships and the importance of mutual love and respect. The singer warns his partner that he won't stick around if she continues to treat him poorly because he knows his worth.

Line by Line Meaning

I guess we've passed the puppy love stage (love stage)
We've moved past the initial infatuation stage of our relationship.

you barely call my phone no more
You don't contact me as much as you used to.

You told me work have been crazy lately
You've claimed to be busy with work recently.

like I'm not busy like I got nothing on my plate girl, now wait girl
You're acting as if I don't have anything going on in my life, when I do.

you know u messing up a good thing
You're jeopardizing a positive relationship.

see I don't chase girls I erase girls
I don't try to pursue relationships that aren't meant to be.

when they do me like that, be careful or you just another xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo
If you treat me poorly like others have, you'll be no different and just another meaningless person in my life.

You pretend like you don't love me (love, me)
You act as if you don't have romantic feelings towards me anymore.

like it wouldn't even phase her to replace her
It seems like you wouldn't be bothered to find someone new to be with.

like I'm not body like I can get another date girl now wait girl
You're treating me as if I'm easily replaceable, which isn't fair.

Now three minutes is all I need to break yo heart, (break break) break yo heart , Now three minutes is all I need to make you (make you make you) make you xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo, xo
I have the power to shatter your heart or create feelings of love for me in just three minutes.

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