I Took a Pill in Ibiza

Mike Posner

About I Took a Pill in Ibiza

"I Took a Pill in Ibiza" (also known by its censored title "In Ibiza" or its clean title "I Took a Plane to Ibiza") is a song by American singer Mike Posner. The song, originally acoustic guitar-based, was remixed by Norwegian production duo Seeb and released digitally as a single in the United States on April 14, 2015. The original version is on Posner's second EP The Truth, while both versions are on his second studio album At Night, Alone. The title references Ibiza, a Mediterranean island off the coast of Spain, while the pill was a "mystery" drug according to Posner. The lyrics reference Avicii, a Swedish DJ, who wrote a song with Posner called "Stay with You". The Seeb remix reached the top ten of the charts in twenty-seven countries, including number one in Belgium, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom. In the UK, the song remained at the top of the charts for four weeks. It achieved high chart positions in Posner's native United States, where it reached number one on both the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart and the Billboard Pop Songs chart, also peaking at number four on the main chart Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks. The song became Posner's biggest single, outperforming his debut, "Cooler than Me" (2010), and was later nominated for a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. 


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2016
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I took a pill in Ibiza
To show Avicii I was cool
And when I finally got sober, felt ten years older
But f*ck 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

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Mike Posner

Michael Robert "Mike" Posner (born February 12, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Posner released his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, on August 10, 2010. The album includes the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 single "Cooler Than Me," his second single, "Please Don't Go," as well as his third single, "Bow Chicka Wow Wow". He is also known for writing and producing "Boyfriend" by Justin Bieber, "Beneath Your Beautiful" by Labrinth, as well as songs for Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, and Snoop Dogg. more »

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Written by: Mike Posner

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10 facts about this song

Chart Rankings
"I Took a Pill in Ibiza" reached #1 on various charts around the world including UK Singles Chart, Irish Singles Chart, Norwegian Singles Chart, and Dutch Top 40.
Grammy Nomination
In 2017, the song was nominated for Song of The Year at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Platinum and Gold Certifications
The song has been certified multi-platinum in several countries, including 4 times platinum in the US, 3 times platinum in Canada and Sweden, and 2 times platinum in the UK and Australia.
Song Inspiration
Mike Posner wrote the song after taking a pill at an Avicii concert in Ibiza to show Avicii he was 'cool.' The song reflects on the negative aspects and downfalls of fame.
Remix Success
Although the original version of the song is quite mellow in tempo, a remix by Norwegian producers, Seeb, turned the tune into a tropical house style and gained greater commercial success.
Personal Face of the Song
Posner took a unique approach to promote the song by touring US colleges, performing acoustic versions of it in 2015 before it was a hit. He also released an acoustic EP with six different versions of the song.
Song Message
The song's lyrics caution against the pitfalls of celebrity lifestyle, with Posner expressing regret over his past decisions and a sense of disillusionment with fame.
Billboard Hot 100
The Seeb remix of "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Mike Posner's biggest hit to date.
Discography
The song is included in Posner’s second studio album, “At Night, Alone.”
Song Duration
The original track of "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" lasts 4 minutes and 40 seconds, while the Seeb remix is notably shorter at 3 minutes and 15 seconds.

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  • Michael Murray
    Michael Murray
    These lyrics are telling us to feel sorry for somebody who got rich then blew it all. Nah, I'll pass.
    LikeReply 17 years ago

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