Mike Posner - I Took a Pill in Ibiza

[@blazify9559]

I've never realised how deep this song is until now.

[@bojancorovic8200]

same, friend

[@goodboi_pedi]

Same here, pierced my heart

[@TheTrainSideGraffiti-x5n]

Same

[@extraordinaire4807]

Yeah

[@garrettcasperson3089]

Pop version is more upbeat

[@stoptalking9660]

The KZbin algorithm has brought us all together for this beautiful moment

[@shashankbadoni6304]

True....

[@dunk3140]

Yez of course 😙

[@aniketrana1609]

True

[@wadurito]

I'm forever grateful for being shown this. I would've never found it otherwise, and I live it.

[@JakeSimmer]

@@wadurito His interview with Jay is super deep and philisophical, hope you enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZvTc2yDjaiZhac and I just saw he went on Tom Biljeu's podcast as well... hmmmm I lobe the internet atm... ;-)

[@FaizJami]

The lyrics feel completely different after Mike's intro.

[@pauliecopez2683]

I was just thinking the changed the whole way I hear this song

[@mikebizzleuk]

@@pauliecopez2683 same hear. Thought this was a bit cheesy back in the day when it came out. Seeing mike in this video and hearing his story changes everything. Dude looks burnt out on life. Lords knows I been there, hope he holds it together 👊

[@TheMitchellExpress]

@@mikebizzleuk You should check out "look at what Ive become" by mike posner. He has found his peace.

[@wadurito]

Anyone seeing this, please please please check out his genius annotations. He's annotated the whole song, it's great. Especially his "sad songs" list.

[@unmaskedcrusader4521]

Faiz Jami you guys just didn’t listen before man. This song was deep as fuck 😢

[@LluisZardoyaClips]

Omg I came here after impaulsive’s interview and the whole song resonates so much…

[@OrbanjoGaming]

Same! I've listened to this song a few times before, but it's even better after the interview!✔️

[@Alpha-1111]

Same!

[@tokitroest6797]

Same

[@sandrosipic4632]

Same!

[@bthedude8735]

Saaammme

[@KaanPars]

RIP to Avicii, Mac & Mike’s Dad 🙏🏻

[@Ritaaw1]

He also broke up with his gf

[@v1ncesdiscordkitten120]

Amen

[@bunnysidhu5064]

RIP Ya'll 🙌

[@kseries1981]

Moral of the story: Don't take pills in Ibiza. (Or anywhere for that matter)

[@thequebee_0101]

@@kseries1981 lol

[@richieewinns]

mike posner went from your typical pop singer to a guy who find inner peace and is just vibing out. You gotta love it!

[@carlbrunner5681]

Eddy Vedder did the same👍

[@bandit_thehedgehog626]

@@carlbrunner5681 Did you just imply Eddie vedder was pop? Omg

[@bandit_thehedgehog626]

@Baron Trump Fucks that gotta do with this thread?

[@headlesshorsemen8424]

real shit its nuts

[@Mike-ul7of]

They’re the ones who can’t stomach what the evil of Hollywood. True evil on Earth

[@jorgepinto2797]

I come here about once every 6 months just to remind me of how life is beautiful and just to calm myself down. Stay strong 💪

[@aayushkhadka6763]

I'm here literally everyday, been a month or 2 who cares ill always be here.

[@bishakhsen390]

@@aayushkhadka6763 I care, my Indian brother.

[@cucuraki5913]

I guess there's a hope in this world if people realise what a treasure a life is❤️

[@joewiniecki3282]

You’ve been here twice? We all know you listen to this way more than every 6 months. We all do. Live on brother

[@bobdole5694]

Haha this is like a daily pick me up song 😝😝😝😝

[@mattyg7873]

This is one of the greatest live performances ever …You can’t fake emotion and passion like this.

[@aberdeenflyers7441]

Agreed

[@joshrolfe9688]

💯

[@mattyg7873]

@@TheMayoBlue Oh…I stand corrected I guess. Thanks for letting me know.

[@Mj_Billz]

Real shit

[@TheGreenguy85]

"one of the greatest live performances ever"..... imean its good... but touch some fucking grass kid

[@saptaparna]

This was literally the pop-iest song I knew. It’s suddenly the saddest song I’ve ever heard

[@andypie402]

ripmermaid how a person grows and change ❤️👍🇬🇧

[@saptaparna]

Andy M and the course of time really gave so much meaning to the lyric

[@ThaGavMan]

That's because the remix is what blew it up this is the original song

[@NoBody-hz4po]

Pop-iest song? Wrong

[@zeffiexx]

Listen to the original (which is what he's singing in this video). The remix is what everyone knows, but this original version has raw emotion, sung from the heart.

[@kenbrunet6120]

It's amazing how an acoustic version forces you to actually listen to what the lyrics mean. This song is infinitely better now.

[@commentscopyrightattorney5543]

Hi

[@bakerfritz4681]

This version is stunning, but the pop version is, as far as I’m concerned, one of the loneliest things I’ve ever heard. The only way to miss it is to actively not want to hear it.

[@kenbrunet6120]

@@bakerfritz4681 I disagree. A lot of ppl don't pay attention to lyrics. They sing along but they're not thinking about the words. They're bouncing with the music. I've heard that song many times and never realized what it was about until I stopped and only paid attention to the lyrics.

[@potatopoison1130]

Was just thinking that

[@MrDJAK777]

@@kenbrunet6120 sad but true, recall reading tons of comments on blues travelers hook years ago along the lines of " wow back in middle school I listened/sang to this all the time and never realized...." So either they only figured out English after becoming adults or like you said just don't think anything of it past "this is catchy".

[@enricoramos6308]

I never thought “I took a pill in ibiza” would be one of the most heartfelt songs I’ve ever listened

[@johndavid4050]

same

[@jamesporter6288]

Right? Me too

[@minak6169]

You should listen to the original because it's pretty much the exact same as this.

[@enricoramos6308]

Christopher Hitchens maybe youre just a kid, but I’m going to teach you something I took sometime to understand and I would’ve liked if someone had told me before, if you dont have something nice to say to someone, just keep it to yourself, cause in the end your insult talks much more about you than the person youre referring to.

[@enricoramos6308]

Christopher Hitchens Just hope you have a good life, man 👍🏽

[@davidclements4937]

I come back to this often, especially when fighting my demons. Thank you for creating this Mike.

[@sebastianocano3289]

I hope you are doing well, this is a special song thoug.

[@nealanbrandonpillay7572]

Here with you buddy 👍you aren't alone. Hope you good bro

[@RobLower-b6d]

Same , stay strong

[@narion2451]

you can always lean on god and have faith trust me it really helps!

[@lunarbeauty]

Yes so do I.

[@matthewproperty5112]

That was RAW and REAL. God bless him through his struggles.

[@sahgahndeezbahls1536]

Matthew Property 1300likes

[@moniquenoverola7843]

We all as "people"have the same struggles in life he talks or sings about.influences,control or whatever.frank w.

[@edgardrios9819]

I don’t really understand why many people never realized this song is actually really sad. he literally tells us his struggle.

[@danijel2045]

Edgard Rios because of the popy sound and the fact that it seems like it’s about popping pills in Ibiza. People are stupid

[@danijel2045]

Miguel Obando but the remix is the popular one with over a billion views that everyone knows

[@ERTChimpanzee]

Not stupid. How the hell do I have to guess the meaning of the song? I'm not a mindreader.

[@Zikeal-d4l]

@@ERTChimpanzee That's why lyrics exist, but you do you by not understanding.

[@ERTChimpanzee]

Nice grammar!

[@fraserblyth3453]

You’ve got to massively respect Mike Posner. No longer cares what the world thinks of him and only cares how he wants to enjoy life. A lesson we can all take away

[@zachcrispy1226]

Its strange that the celebs with the "dont care what people think" attitude develop that mindset after fame and fortune.

[@suicideseason3005]

@@zachcrispy1226 he developed that mindset after good friends and his father died, that is more like the opposite of fortune.

[@zachcrispy1226]

@@suicideseason3005 Idk bout that

[@rhoarmstrong937]

Exactly.....

[@triggerfish2711]

I already live that way.

[@siddharthchoudhary5963]

Ill always come back to this masterpiece till my last breath

[@MartyRayProject]

This version is so perfect!

[@jonathanwalsh160]

Marty you need to do a cover this bro

[@bottlewaddle6677]

taroooff

[@Octogatarian]

you mean the non-remixed one?

[@cass9961]

Exactly @Marty acoustic so smooth with the flow

[@dorkyska]

You mean the original version?

[@mrsumptuous9329]

Baffles me how this guy has only had two big hits. He’s incredibly gifted.

[@blakerevis1278]

bradley doyle more than two Bradley! A lot just slept on!

[@orbituary]

bradley doyle he wrote boyfriend by Bieber and Sugar by Maroon 5. Dude has more than two big hits

[@josephbenham5603]

orbit I believe Bradley meant two big hits that Mike himself has sang

[@jmoultrie13]

More than 2 brother

[@Gamycodes]

Well he also did stuff that was really good with blackbear.

[@joshc6649]

“To show Avicci I was cool” Gets me every time

[@endamangan8970]

Lived it brother that’s why it gets us

[@LiftBTC]

Enda Mangan absolutely

[@levicurren351]

I wish there was a heart button bro

[@amirfahmi3206]

"Avicii"

[@xtho7999]

A song writers line. Such a simple/silly line it does SO much justice. incredible

[@Grandmas_Favorite]

This man is an underrated generational talent,… and by all accounts, a good person

[@tobias9368]

Damn that's someone who's dried all his tears

[@huejass9130]

😔

[@mhz4034]

"They want you to forget that you die too so you spend money on what they're selling" This makes me rethink why i did the things everyone else did and never found happiness in them.

[@knoopi74]

We need a bucket list dude

[@NaturalezaEscarlata]

What the fuck is what we calle Life in the first place

[@paulhenrydesormes]

For real bro

[@izzyking3242]

everyone just having one of those moments but then i realise im like this 24/7

[@slarnie5396]

Yeah i regret spending money on fortnite!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nwb252texas27]

incredibly profound intro....crazy how all the comments are just about his appearance.

[@JaviGamerSL]

Dude ur so right. He was so deep

[@NookBoo]

Nolan Brewster most people, unfortunately, suck. MOST.

[@TSgitaar]

Profound? He lost his dad and some friends... I guess everyone goes through stuff like that at some point. I only see a very sad looking artist who exploits his sadness to the max. That is fair enough, but that doesn't make it profound to me.

[@NookBoo]

TSgitaar ...great opinion. Just an opinion though.

[@rickhart5612]

fucking everytime right...

[@rossuk1515]

I can’t get enough of this live version… it gets me every time 😢

[@augustasante4420]

Same here ...it has been on repeat for like 4 hours now..the gift of life is a blessing and I make every day count

[@JoeWymore]

This was the man that walked across America. Crazy to think of how much he's accomplished.

[@phaseryo7471]

Yep

[@alisterstalin9845]

he also got bitten by a snake and spent months in rehabilitation , literally learning how to walk again

[@hafiyidzham9899]

@@uther69lol listen to live before i die

[@R4Y2k]

Well, talking about living the good life..... :P I'm pretty sure the experiences he made on that trip can't be bought for all the cash in the world.

[@golamsakibintisherprochsad2754]

Dude he did that after losing many important people from his life, Like father and friends 😔

[@gaminglor3323]

I lost my father last month because of covid, hope this version stays with me forever as a reminder to feel alive again

[@julius.nielsen]

Chayan Chakraborty ❤️

[@chrisrossi5929]

Sorry for your loss❤️

[@estebanjoelrojasaguero4265]

Sorry for your loss

[@prateekbhunker2388]

M sorry for ur loss..God bless you and your family brother❤️

[@gaminglor3323]

Thanks to all of your mental support ❤

[@cstevey]

Thank you youtube algorithm. I needed to hear this song again and hear Mike’s real view of it. The song completely flipped for me now. Live your best life Mike. Not for us, but for you.

[@shuja1528]

Same!

[@Mario-jr9vl]

@@shuja1528 oh yeah yeah

[@buythecult145]

We are watching a man that has deleted his ego. Even more so, (more importantly) Deleted the original extraneous pressures that have never mattered. Brilliant man.

[@marcstov]

Insightful

[@burntreesjs]

I can’t believe I used to hate this song. The lyrics are so powerful, I never really payed attention to that

[@thehiddenone8892]

burntreesjs I think it’s the rubbish remix version the original is more powerful

[@buxycat]

Most people don’t actually listen to music, they just like the noise it makes.

[@alexdolgoff4358]

not untill you see that massive beard

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Because now days, people only pay attention to the repetitive upbeat melodies of top-40 music. No one actually listens to the lyrics of "radio music". That's why Top-40 does so well. Listen to any radio hit. It's all repetitive beats and catchy melodic hooks! In the official version of this song, the catchy synth-sounding chords grab you. It's a proven, tried and true method in popular music! I'm not hating on Mike Posner, though. Also one of the reason why shitty mumble rap does so well. Horrible ass lyrics, but catchy beat and hooks.

[@sabc1467]

Same here probably cause we heard it in clubs where it lost all depth and meaning.

[@jakobgoree]

The remix version is like when you're at the club. This version is like the morning after when you're tryin to find your way home.

[@SuperNuclearUnicorn]

I've always felt like the remix is the morning after version. You've got the faint buzz of last night while you sit there hungover and sad

[@aov1509]

Oh man I miss feeling like that... getting old sucks

[@bingalz1]

@@aov1509 Right?!? The past two or three all nighters I pulled were for work, ugh

[@christopherjohnsen2594]

@@SuperNuclearUnicorn That’s it right there. Empty bottles to clean up, cigarettes in between the couch, but no one in sight to help.

[@christopherjohnsen2594]

@@scoper7897 was talking about a party at home you dumbass

[@Willy-cu4hw]

Thanks for recommending me this KZbin, more goodies like this, please no more crazy things like fishing in Chernobyl.

[@Robert-cc5ir]

true dat

[@jacks3066]

Willy don’t eva diss Jeremy wade

[@justiceamv6039]

Willy xDdd

[@edvaark]

lol I had that fishing stuff as well

[@skogli8268]

Willy 6ix9ine SUCKS!!!

[@andrewkerman5347]

based on the comments here it seems few people realize that this is in fact the original version of the song. The popular version is actually a remix. I bet mike never expected this version to be as significant as it is. Music is such a beautiful and powerful thing, I hope he realizes the difference his music has made on so many peoples lives. Despite his success he sure is underrated.

[@biglanzy]

Mike Posner has fully evolved into the artist he was always meant to be. SENDING LOVE TO YOU BROTHER

[@willemdafoe9646]

Leanna Cruz you are so right... it took him several let downs from doing mainstream music industry pop to becoming what he is and does today. Sad but somehow beautiful story if you ask me☺️

[@allonofer7514]

Totally agree, except from "fully". I wish for Mike to keep evolving and becoming more himself untill his last second.

[@endamangan8970]

His voice is a gift from the gods mike will have his seat in Valhalla

[@BenVanAmburg]

Jesus Christ. What insignificant problem was I worrying about before this?

[@Mortenjwhre]

Preston Steele you have 4 presentations due till tomorrow

[@MassSolarClosers]

Jesus Christ is the KING of Kings and Lord of lords. And dont you ever forget it

[@Mortenjwhre]

Boston Sales Jesus Christ isn’t shit. All of those fairy tells you hear about him and god is made up bullshit

[@EthansTv]

Lil Chrissy chill dude let people believe in what they want he’s not hurting anyone you’re the one being a dick for no reason

[@oscartovar9990]

I have crippling college debt

[@alymetz2020]

“Everyone wants you to forget you’re going to die because if they convince you you’re not going to die.. so you’ll waste your time doing what they want you, spend money on what they’re selling.” -Mike Posner

[@danieldeer7905]

AlyMetz That is so true !!

[@mikemccabe1594]

Where did you get this quote? I really like it. 😑

[@neilmorgan855]

my yearbook quote

[@alymetz2020]

Neil Morgan that’s great 💖

[@SK8TRvsCOPPS1o1]

Yeah we watched the video too

[@lunabooh3520]

For anyone that wants to sing along like me: I took a pill in Ibiza To show Avicii I was cool And when I finally got sober, felt ten years older But fuck it, it was something to do I'm living out in LA I drive a sports car just to prove I'm a real big baller 'cause I made a million dollars And I spend it on girls and shoes But you don't wanna be high like me Never really knowing why like me You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone You don't wanna ride the bus like this Never knowing who to trust like this You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing Stuck up on that stage singing All I know are sad songs, sad songs Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs I'm just a singer who already blew his shot I get along with old timers 'Cause my name's a reminder of a pop song people forgot And I can't keep a girl, no 'Cause as soon as the sun comes up I cut 'em all loose and work's my excuse But the truth is I can't open up Now you don't wanna be high like me Never really knowing why like me You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone You don't wanna ride the bus like this Never knowing who to trust like this You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing Stuck up on that stage singing All I know are sad songs, sad songs Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs (hey) I took a plane to my hometown I brought my pride and my guitar All my friends are all gone but there's manicured lawns And the people still think I'm a star I walked around downtown I met some fans on Lafayette They said tell us how to make it 'cause we're getting real impatient So I looked 'em in the eye and said You don't wanna be high like me Never really knowing why like me You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone You don't wanna ride the bus like this Never knowing who to trust like this You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing Stuck up on that stage singing All that I know are sad songs, sad songs Darling, all that I know are sad songs, sad songs

[@wesleyduckett1982]

All this time I thought he was singing, ‘all I know, is sad souls’

[@bellapallon1033]

@@wesleyduckett1982 same☹️

[@vanspurgeon3827]

@@wesleyduckett1982 I like your lyric bettet

[@wesleyduckett1982]

@@vanspurgeon3827 thanks Van🌺

[@ariannasilva7167]

After hearing this I just want to be his friend.

[@klickklack504]

i feel that

[@JJ-dg3hr]

I remaked his song because i like it alot 2020 Please support❤:kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqapXn2Pg6qCj9E

[@maxonmendel5757]

sounds like a death wish

[@nancyr7759]

This version kept me sober and still does. You impacted people in ways you'll never know. Thank you.

[@animallover9378]

4 years sober right here ❤️

[@danielwheeler6572]

15 months as came in listening to this

[@willpsychmajor3104]

21st birthday tomorrow. Got sober 6 months ago.

[@tiaraaaa525]

@@willpsychmajor3104 happy belated birthday!!!

[@gregtregoning9961]

Sober 3 months. ♥️ to all of you

[@shiyifuzhao]

This man's depression makes me want to live

[@commentscopyrightattorney5543]

It's a complicated illness, some of .have it real rough because of no money and you can't really keep a job. This the real curse.

[@althamish]

@@commentscopyrightattorney5543 Exactly

[@willklein9375]

Me too bro

[@travsmit1197]

Check out Nahko , satsang , Mihali

[@lean.2366]

@@travsmit1197 whoa asking someone to check out is a little too harsh

[@alice-rm5hg]

I miss my dad so much just want a conversation with him so much, love ya dad.

[@tassieman9293]

my dad died when i was 8 i am now 32

[@TClark_1]

“Everyone wants you to forget you’re gonna die. Because if they convince you that you’re not gonna die, you waste your time doing what they want you to do.” One of the most powerful quotes I’ve ever heard.

[@ecuatoriana07]

Amazing

[@themanstan0785]

pretty cringe quote imo

[@christinehasse3345]

Very powerful 🙏🙏

[@rachelleyeung]

@@themanstan0785 It's only cringe if you're in denial about it in your own life.

[@nb-wp2qz]

@Clay Clay Yikes

[@marcellous6698]

Idiots making fun of the way he looks, they'll never in their life have an ounce of his talent...

[@billbob7020]

Snowflake oh snowflake, please be careful you may melt if you step outdoors.

[@pateahnamte3096]

I actuall like his raw look.

[@princemehrok4910]

or happiness....thats true fucken bliss.

[@OperatorObey]

This is true, also he dropped the lavish lifestyle because he is an ARTIST not a entertainer. He makes music

[@henry8239]

SnowflAke

[@NickFerry]

amazing song and story, thanks

[@NickFerry]

@Frank Castle When you tell how life happens it becomes a story

[@travsmit1197]

Check out Nahko , satsang , Mihali

[@elaurorayelpibe10]

Ted mosby

[@shaydenevelynhornsby5549]

Love you

[@tanzfang3610]

the intro gives me tears every god damn time. Mike Posner is a fucking legend and this video will go down in MY history

[@miguelsanlle9118]

Underrated...

[@TheTomboy345]

Usually are the best.

[@shaheera.8150]

@@TheTomboy345 that's normally what underrated means right🧐

[@OutRunHNS]

@@shaheera.8150 no

[@nihadyaqublu2359]

Underrated??? Dude he got tens of millions of views both for acoustic and mix version of this exact song. Don't be too romantic 😂

[@abhisheksanjel8410]

Got a billion views in his video but whatever

[@RyanCassata]

incredible song, incredible songwriter

[@ThaGlizzard]

writing is good. song is mediocre. Only reason its popular is cause of the Seeb Remix

[@Jafmanz]

@@ThaGlizzard I thought it was utter shit.

[@g.garcia106]

U kidding right" ..

[@DustyyBoi]

@@Jafmanz cool story bro!

[@treasurz1]

My dad passed away 18 years ago and I can't get over it. He suicided and I was his favorite person who went off to university and left him alone. Never underestimate or forget your parents and the time you get

[@stir_stick]

So sorry to hear that. He wouldn’t have wanted you to stay back from school. No parent wants to see their child stay home. If you’re raised right, you spread your wings and fly. Don’t blame yourself. There is peace and understanding in Jesus. I said a prayer for you and really hope you’ll grab a Bible and spend some time reading the story of Jesus in the books Mathew through John.

[@colterkirkland543]

Hope your doing good! Don’t give up!

[@cbk666]

Rip

[@John-dw6jb]

You didn't leave him, you were with him the whole time. And now he's with you all the time - in your heart and your memories. I know you're making him so proud. Much love my friend.

[@paule5004]

Wish U much power, always believe in yourself, in your family Wish U just the best

[@dan_2846]

The pop version was an iconic song, but this acoustic version is so beautiful and better in every way possible

[@h-gcarlier287]

What Mike says, in the beginning, is so beautiful

[@RoofDRyxe306]

he is living proof Money ain't everything there s way more important things then money. he is great. you can hear the pain in his voice.

[@chrisrose2767]

I hear a sense of freedom in his voice.

[@joshm5816]

@Jonathan Jimenez Maybe, but you can't take it with you.

[@What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names]

Him and Post would make some fire

[@stevenboyko9176]

Cameron post promotes what mike is now against

[@Oljadblixt96]

@@stevenboyko9176 post is a very down to earth guy. I still feel like they can make some emotional shit together even tho they live very diffrent right now

[@ruhusbhtk]

Never thought about this but shit they need a whole album together

[@relaxationsleep469]

Lets get them collabed come on guys

[@AF-xi4ub]

Cameron Fuck! Nice call ! You already can see more than hollywood record producers ! Hollywood is destroying everything. I can't wait till Cali had another big quake and floats off into the pacific

[@RHYMANTV]

My dad died in December after being diagnosed with cancer in late September. No one knows how many days and nights this song has helped me. Have a blessed day everyone and if you still have a dad, or a mom, appreciate it and give them an extra big hug and kiss next Time you see them. ❤

[@clintcheesewood910]

Mike, i wanna tell you how much i liked this Version of this Song... But all i can do is give a thumb Up.

[@markushp215]

Clint Cheesewood this is the original version

[@charleshainsworth1723]

Same. I wish he could see our replies so he knew.

[@malfunction1185]

This is the original version tho, that one u know is the remix

[@malfunction1185]

Lol the comment is old sorry bothering u

[@Mukundanghri]

You can feel the suffering of a soul in this simple song.

[@aymakhan1423]

He is keeping a whole breakdown inside of him

[@Thaitanium73]

Most people are.

[@lilwhat9172]

Thaitanium73 omg thats so deep

[@The_Answer_Is_Within]

Thaitanium73 Epic comment! I will now press down on the🎈 🛎🎉golden buzzer🎉🛎🎈

[@aymakhan1423]

Dapper Carson okay whatever you think is fine

[@Lethalwick5673]

like most of introverts do

[@anthonyvaldez-martinez4108]

I never realized how deep this song was, since I had only heard the remix, but after watching his interview with Paul and learning the story behind it… and now this performance… bro Mike is on a whole other level of artistry. This song hits. Soo dope.

[@Yumie1324]

Same here

[@OmegaLoL7]

facts before i thought it was a great and catchy song and now I understand that it is wayyy better than i inititally thought

[@abovethelawlz]

same

[@elizabethparsons1071]

That's why I'm here too

[@ThaGohan]

I used to hate this song on the remix version, it sounded so dumb to me. Now I really love it and feel the emotions behind it. Beautiful. Really.

[@goncalogalveias4096]

Well this is the original, so go get it

[@blackwidow8767]

xGohann sameeee dude

[@Zapisocki]

I am 54 years old.... his words at the beginning of the song need to be understood fully by everyone under the age of 25

[@skeptical1705]

I'm 30 and I agree. I've lost so many loved ones at this point I just feel hollow where my heart used to be. I just try to live each day as my last because someday it will be.

[@fatdabs7379]

Im finally learning all this at 36 years old brother. We all wish we can go back to our younger self and tell ourselves to make a change. But all we can do is try to educate the youngsters to not make the same choices as we did

[@vanspurgeon3827]

@@fatdabs7379 I didn’t listen. My kids don’t listen

[@Mr666weso]

I'm 5 years old and I agree

[@willowoodz]

i can’t imagine being an artist and having your darkest moment as a song become a hit. this song came out when i was a kid, but i’m a teen now. i haven’t experienced all of life yet, but i can’t believe how blatantly tragic this song is yet this was still jammed to like no big deal. this guy has grown a lot

[@AaronG575]

Therapy for a artist

[@TPK_MAKG]

@@AaronG575 I dunno dude, imagine people jamming out to your song in which you talked about how you were depressed

[@yxngakx8261]

@@TPK_MAKG he’s writing music for a reason so people can relate, know someone that relates or jus for the vibe they made the remix for vibe where you can listen with friends and be lit, this is the emotional version/original for people to relate too

[@noahandthespaceark5685]

That's the way a ton of pop music is. Listen to Paint It Black. There's a lot of pop music that if you dig into it you'll realize it's dark and tragic.

[@kanpekiken2481]

@@TPK_MAKG he said it makes him happy

[@byronjohnson4097]

"Everyone wants you to forget that you're gonna die. Because if they convince you you're not gonna die, you'll waste your time doing what they want you to do."

[@rosegrfx7972]

R.I.P MAC MILLER R.I.P AVICII R.I.P MIKE'S DAD Edit:thanks for the insane amount of likes, and of course R.I.P to all the family and friends we all lose daily.

[@snepNL]

How about all the unknown people?

[@fabblelabbe3240]

UltraEdd oh come oonnn Of course it’s sad. people die all over the world and many die unnecessarily, but here it’s about certain people. When (hopefully not, may god blesses all of them) one of your acquaintances dies, you don’t say “never mind unknown people die too”

[@snepNL]

@@fabblelabbe3240 that's not what I mean. I mean why give not give all ppl attention when they die. Not only famous ppl. It's so crooked.

[@suckstosuck7605]

@@snepNL because they aren't famous people don't know them? there isnt enough time in the world to be sad over every single death. its not crooked its just facts

[@snepNL]

@@suckstosuck7605 so if you can't be sad about all the ppl why be sad about ppl you've never met, spoken to, shook hands with. but just bought a ticket from them to see their show or seen them in a moving picture. You don't know those ppl. You know their name and their product that's it.

[@khiemluong4591]

He has such a talented voice. No editing, no autotune, but pitch perfect

[@philipshit6636]

Yeah, litteral goosebumps

[@davidkamau2129]

Kabisa✊

[@anonymous1420]

This made me cry. I’ve never realized how deep this song is! Atay strong Mike!

[@cyriljuliandanojog6716]

Atay is a liver.

[@RaghuveerShenoy-w6q]

I'm on the verge of losing my dad right now, watching this has truly got me thinking of all the times we have fought the disease together and through out the journey I have gained nothing but pure life skills . Thanks Mike.

[@boygeniusmw]

How is your dad now?

[@RaghuveerShenoy-w6q]

@@boygeniusmw unfortunately he didn’t make it but man , grateful for everything he’s taught me so far

[@RaghuveerShenoy-w6q]

@@boygeniusmw at a better place now 🙏

[@jaddy11mash]

Hope ur dad is well boy xx❤much love to u and ur dad

[@damilarejolayemi317]

You could literally see the sadness on his face and hear it in his voice

[@antonio9ainata]

the loss of his father woke him up! I hope no one will live this moment any time soon...

[@000PontusLoeksFan000]

"Well fuckit it was sum' to do"

[@rusydirahim5893]

His eyes shows a broken soul, trying his best to hold on...tough lad, keep pushing on:)

[@andrewbrigance3999]

I know his exact soul. I can see it too in his eyes. Someone who's saw heartache on a big level.

[@ralleks]

Just like the russian guy with the ''dusha'' the soul. You can see it in the eyes

[@rusydirahim5893]

@@andrewbrigance3999 I guess you don't really get over something. You learn how to tolerate that feeling..

[@kristianris976]

@@nuclearquantumlaserspewpew9745 You see a person's soul with the eyes. You can't hide or run.

[@AristoCat221]

I thought this was the douschiest pop song. I am mistaken, Thanks KZbin for bringing me here... Mike I felt your pain brother. We all loose people and we must live on having their memory in our hearts.

[@jackrohrer2773]

Ermin Klimenta shame i keep seeing people say this. My sister was at the University of Dayton, when mike rolled up in his van with a few friends, just before this song hit big, and in the tiny outdoor “amphitheater” in the middle of the ghetto (UD’s student neigborhood nickname) he perfeormed this song, along with cooler than me. By the time he was done, hundreds of kids from the daydrink were gathered around, and listening from porches, he cried and said he’d been doing a college tour at big unis, and no more than like 20 people had ever shown up, he thanked them and hung out for the rest of the daydrink. That coupled with the true meaning of the lyrics and just great song makes this an all time favorite

[@shaunaustin3580]

Shows that you are an idiot

[@ERTChimpanzee]

The music video was shit.

[@Cfullerrrr]

This. This comment.

[@henryconner780]

You must be really bad at reading comprehension

[@jamiebridges382]

Give Mike another Go he deserves it... Bring back Posner ❤

[@hannahtrigwell]

I love this dude. Everything he says/sings resonates.

[@miapaulatuvilla1546]

Your cover of please don't go is one of my faves. Lots of love from Philippines

[@SalsaBro]

Mike blocked out the noise and started living life on his terms. Truly inspirational!

[@paulhenrydesormes]

This guy been through a lot of pain. Stay strong Mike.✊🏿

[@eddilovee]

Last I seen him he had the buzz cut. Shocked me with the cave man look. Says a lot about his experiences.

[@rickardronnqvist4803]

Love you Mike, what a voice and music. I listen to this song when I'm down and it brings me up even though its a sad song. Keep doing what your doing/Love from Sweden

[@leoforde3714]

Absolute class, your rocking that beard and hairstyle, sorry about your dad and friends passing away

[@okaytomm9925]

LEO FORDE m

[@SportZone7780]

"Now we are going to paint a little bush here"

[@fruitloops4306]

@the Revenant Lol

[@boxu-4118]

Hehe i just beat the devil out of it

[@engmorbeck6081]

Hahaha Nice reference Ross !

[@robinlecorre4748]

« There we go »

[@lllill]

Some happy little trees here too.

[@jasonreay3424]

He's like the Bob Ross of singing.

[@mikehoncho2949]

Wow good analogy!! Lmfao!!!

[@barrieduff1842]

Just beat the devil outv it🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ALBA🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@medicah]

Omg no way you are so based and a free spirit and thinker

[@floridagold7249]

Ram Dass*****

[@MenaceSpeaks07]

'Let's pop some happy pills...lots of happy pills...here and there' - Mike Ross

[@mewgiah8057]

This song is a reminder that whatever you are going through, there is always the potential for things to get better. You could be in the deepest sorrows, and lowest lows. But as long as you are alive, there is a potential for a better future. I'm not saying life isn't hard, or that you can just "wish" the bad away. Because it's not that simple. Some people really do suffer horrible horrible lives. But as long as you live for that next sunrise, there is possibility. There is potential. When I was 16 I had my heartbroken by a girl that cheated on me. I thought I would get over it, but I ended up going 10 years without a gf. I don't know what happened to me, but I became paralyzed and just bad at romance. I wanted to end things, and wanted to give up. The lonliness was so painful. And I truly came to believe that I would be alone forever. I lost all hope. Then randomly one day, I met a girl online who lived on the other side of the world. Literally, just saw a post she made on social media and shouted her out. We then started talking in private messages, which then led to us video chatting every day. Eventually we became inseperable, literally spending 8 hours in video calls. I ended up marrying this woman, and we have now been happily married for 10 years this October. Never in a million years did I think I would be a husband for a decade. That i would find my soulmate -when I wasn't even looking for it. But that's just life sometimes. I'm glad I never gave up. I'm glad that even when I was at my lowest lows, I allowed myself to jump at an oppurtunity when it randomly landed on my doorstep. Again I know not everyone's life is the same. So I don't want to make it sound like an easy fix. But I really do think if possible, try to hold on for another day. Keep living life because it has potential. I suffered for 10 years and thought i would drown in it. Now i'm the happiest I've ever been for the last 10 years.

[@cryssiLOVE]

This version is so much better than the original. It sounds like this is how the song was always supposed to be.

[@nielsgielen8307]

Well this is the original song so it was always supposed to be this.

[@Iwanna1110]

So true, it gives me chills every time and I listen to it every day

[@Iwanna1110]

@@nielsgielen8307 guess she meant acoustic version

[@nielsgielen8307]

@@Iwanna1110 Well thats posible but lissen to the original version sounds pretty accurate if you ask me.

[@Lirankn]

Lol youre probably talking about the seeb remix

[@jjpigpig]

I used to like the remix version more than original one, but one day I can feel what the song's talking about and start to like acoustic one. (my english is bad )

[@danieljacky4074]

Your English isn't bad my friend 😊

[@ivanmorechairs6002]

No it’s not! Keep up the good work

[@shubhendukatiyar1683]

Exactly what I did

[@astrum_nauta]

It's not perfect English, but I have seen worse, so good job. I agree too, I liked the remix until I heard the original

[@junwonchang5191]

same

[@Manny123-y3j]

I've followed this guy on Instagram for a couple years. He's an interesting person who very much doesn't fit the mold of your common celebrity. He does indeed live the way he wants to live. I respect that.

[@barbmarbly785]

What’s his Insta I like him

[@MrTop-om1yl]

Yes bro i feel the same I also followed him

[@jaygill9394]

’ i wanna live not lives’

[@tandatquan4568]

Dan.big.b

[@IntheflowwithTommy]

Todays my birthday. The very first day of the rest of my new life and I'm ready to live, live, live! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@Benjamin-yw9sy]

Go for it, Tommy! Happy Birthday

[@xdNotif]

I thought he was just singing a song, just to this day I realised he's singing about his life, he's warning us.

[@Elcherino123]

What's the warning? But I kind of do understand its just that when we have others to think about so many of us have work and do what The Man says and keep on pushing for stability and security. It's hard to take a break sometimes.

[@jackfoster9760]

Yeah man with all the information thats out there now about Avicci and Hollywood, it feels like he is a trapped songbird.

[@bat2998]

What you just said reminded me of a musical comedian who goes by the name of Bo Burnham, don't know if you've heard of him. Basically, he's doing something similar with warning people against becoming famous like him. "I know very little about anything, but what I do know is that if you can live your life without an audience, you should do it." -Bo Burnham

[@KleytonRodrigues87]

This song used to play all the time in the happiest days of my life, when I was in Australia, 5 years ago... Life has changed so much, I'm back in my home country, struggling with everyday life and trying to find my place in this world. Hearing this version makes me feel so much better... Thank you for this!

[@sahaba7638]

Why did you go back to your home country if i may ask?

[@KleytonRodrigues87]

@@sahaba7638 I was part of a government program of my country (Brazil). At the end of my "study period" I had to come back and continue my studies here.

[@timelkin838]

An exchange program? Curious. Loved doing that myself. I feel in love with a German girl once on exchange. I miss being around people and having several friends around. Life gets lonely if you don't keep the effort of having the right people in your life. You found a different version of yourself and you found a lot more about who you are in those 5 years. I feel you.

[@KleytonRodrigues87]

@@timelkin838 Yes, you do. That's an amazing point of view.

[@dominiklenz3891]

Dude i feel exactly the same …

[@Shaunsters1975]

“One day I’m gonna die, but before then I’m gonna live” -Mike Posner

[@serenalamotte2146]

This made me ball my eyes out. I got sober from Roxie’s that were laced with fet and I’m coming up on my year and it showed me how much I truly am loved

[@jogiedhesi2021]

Can have what ever you're on 🎉

[@parkerbragg7093]

My dog past away 2 weeks ago from a heart attack and I was in college so I couldn’t say goodbye. This slow version of the song makes me think of him and reminds me that he wasn’t my dog but a little brother. Rest In Peace Bosco. I love you.

[@mariairibe1577]

Sorry for your loss. RIP Bosco.

[@therecoveryman]

Rip bosco ❤

[@physiic7636]

🙏🏻❤️

[@viburastofavestfjara6127]

🙏🙏🙏❤

[@haidanemery1940]

I lost my French bulldog Monday just gone she was only 16months old the pain is unbearable. Does it ever get better?

[@ek7407]

The lyrics and video of the song just show how life of a celebrity is. I don't want to be mad rich and famous.

[@lukasbesselink7906]

EK7 why not?

[@ek7407]

@@lukasbesselink7906 because it ruins your life

[@zackk5116]

EK7 you right, and it’s really sad

[@lukasbesselink7906]

EK7 well i mean u can be mad rich and famous and still be a decent person right?

[@breloom8448]

@@lukasbesselink7906 u cant

[@Cfullerrrr]

“I cut em all loose and works my excuse. The truths i can’t open up.” I felt that.

[@Elcherino123]

yeah its also a timing thing tho too. sometimes I am busy sometimes they are, wishing for simpler times

[@allenschneider1825]

✌️❤️ everyone… this a crazy world we live in.. enjoy the small things.love each other.

[@jujubarbour9476]

I've lost 7 good friends to drugs and alcohol since 2015, this song reminds me of them. Until we meet save me a spot.

[@ryanmckk]

❤

[@Big3DREAMER]

❤️ love you Juju

[@ProMrLecoq01]

It’s a sign brother. Live on for them and sober up

[@anonanon5540]

revcovering alcholic here, 19 months sober after 20 years lost a few along the way. PEACE BE WITH ALL YOUR FRIENDS ITS A BATTLE THAT CAN BE WON OR LOST VERY QUICKLY

[@eriksteverman]

Right there with u homie. Stay strong

[@mayannvega102]

why is this so perfect

[@NELOPES7]

Good for you

[@samielabraham9773]

May Vega why not :)

[@berjohansen]

Cause its straight from his soul.. wich makes it go straight to yours💛

[@GlitchDude]

@@NELOPES7 What's wrong buddy? Need a therapist?

[@dantedoescars]

Damn Mike never heard this version. Hang in there man we all love your music stay throng bro!

[@SuperCullen69]

DADLIFE this is the original version that he made. The pop song that was on the radio was just a remix

[@qcweyd]

Is this you mike tyson?

[@mathy0u]

@Fat Tyson Fury lmao!

[@samwilde4842]

this version really does pull on your heart strings, the fact that all these years and it means something different every time i listen to it

[@dalirfarzan1694]

So now he's walking across America on a national walk. He's hoping to reach California by April 2020. He did a lot of soul searching after his dad, Avicii, and Mac Miller died.

[@brandonearle6785]

Dalir Farzan he actually finished I think!

[@joaopaco9825]

If I had the money and the guitar I would definitely do the same

[@jackrohrer2773]

Dalir Farzan hey man, watch Theo Vonn’s podcast with him it’s super chill, and pretty funny. Theo’s a standup who’s... unconventional? That how i found out he did the walk

[@tuxlinux5054]

Dalir Farzan its April 2020!

[@jackrohrer2773]

TuxLinux watch his poscast with theo vonn. He finished already. Great funny poscast

[@Aryanc_yt]

Lyrics: I took a pill in Ibiza To show Avicii I was cool And when I finally got sober, felt ten years older But fuck it, it was something to do I'm living out in LA I drive a sports car just to prove I'm a real big baller 'cause I made a million dollars And I spend it on girls and shoes But you don't wanna be high like me Never really knowing why like me You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone You don't wanna ride the bus like this Never knowing who to trust like this You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing Stuck up on that stage singing All I know are sad songs, sad songs Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs I'm just a singer who already blew his shot I get along with old timers 'Cause my name's a reminder of a pop song people forgot And I can't keep a girl, no 'Cause as soon as the sun comes up I cut 'em all loose and work's my excuse But the truth is I can't open up Now you don't wanna be high like me Never really knowing why like me You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone You don't wanna ride the bus like this Never knowing who to trust like this You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing Stuck up on that stage singing All I know are sad songs, sad songs Darling, all I know are sad songs, sad songs I took a plane to my home town I brought my pride and my guitar All my friends are all gone but there's manicured lawns And the people still think I'm a star I walked around downtown I met some fans on Lafayette They said tell us how to make it 'cause we're getting real impatient So I looked 'em in the eye and said You don't wanna be high like me Never really knowing why like me You don't ever wanna step off that roller coaster and be all alone You don't wanna ride the bus like this Never knowing who to trust like this You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing Stuck up on that stage singing All I know are sad songs, sad songs Darling, all that I know are sad songs, sad songs

[@caitlingale7543]

I have never understood why ppl write out the lyrics in the comments here. Until NOW. I have HATED this song since i heard it- til tonight when i cam across the dude "mike posner" in a high "looking for underground music" hole- found him...loved him and found this (not knowing the one I'd heard was a remix) then...after listening thru the first time-i wanted to listen a 2nd but read the lyrics (as i said...im high....so reading is better than deciphering) and YOU jist made my night! (And also made me now understand why ppl do this! Cuz normally- im there to WATCH THE VIDEO- not read...) So thank you ❤

[@conormcgregor5804]

Fiji not Aviici

[@Aryanc_yt]

@@conormcgregor5804 you might wanna look that up

[@kissthefish2188]

You don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singing Stuck up on [this] stage singing*

[@vinciandreozzi8990]

Mike Poser could be a hell of a good country singer

[@mridulsharma7994]

Ikr? ♥️

[@andrewnichols7474]

Walk away.

[@TrackmanTrent]

Don’t think he’d be as good because his passion is so much of his sound and his passion isn’t in the country genre

[@tintedferrari5150]

Trent Molnau this is a country song to us who know real country. This is the same real shit all the greats wrote. It’s only pop when it’s auto tuned lol

[@soren00024]

my dad passed away about 3 months after mikes, i found this video at that time and there isn't another piece of music that helped me more in those tough times. Mike will always be a legend for that. Much love

[@qianbi4329]

Jesus I literally got goosebumps when he goes "i took pill...". He was killin it!

[@johnraymondsison184]

Bi same here man

[@MohammadAli-hz8xw]

You can actually feel the pain in his voice when speaking the truth.

[@berry7590]

“You don’t wanna step out of the rollercoaster and be all alone “ this is EXACTLY how I feel now that I left the working/study / professional life to take care of my kids...

[@fredmichaels418]

Parenthood - done well - will Outlast ANYTHING one "accomplishes" in the work a day world...Thank-you for your Service... Prayers to You and Yours

[@releenad]

U R doing the best job .. god bless u .. u may have the best life with them ❤️

[@Elcherino123]

Which life was better for you? But I agree with the other commenters, being a parent can be the most important job itw

[@berry7590]

I came back to this song after posner’s TikTok and I cried so much after eeing my comment 🥺 I wanna give myself a hug. My little one is now 4 and she’s the best thing ever happened to me. I stopped the chase 💜

[@js460]

Legend. Nuff said. ☝🏻