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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.more »

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I took a pill in IbizaTo show Avicii I was coolAnd when I finally got sober, felt ten years olderBut f*ck it, it was something to doI'm living out in LAI drive a sports car just to proveI'm a real big baller 'cause I made a million dollarsAnd I spend it on girls and shoesBut you don't wanna be high like meNever really knowing why like meYou don't ever wanna step off that roller coasterAnd be all aloneYou don't wanna ride the bus like thisNever knowing who to trust like thisYou don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singingStuck up on that stage singingAll I know, are sad songs, sad songsDarling, all I know, are sad songs, sad songsI know, sad songsI know, sad songsI know, sad songsI know, sad songsI'm just a singer who already blew his shotI get along with old timers'Cause my name's a reminder of a pop song people forgotAnd I can't keep a girl, no'Cause as soon as the sun comes upI cut 'em all loose and work's my excuseBut the truth is I can't open upNow you don't wanna be high like meNever really knowing why like meYou don't ever wanna step off that roller coasterAnd be all aloneYou don't wanna ride the bus like thisNever knowing who to trust like thisYou don't wanna be stuck up on that stage singingStuck up on that stage singingAll I know are sad songs, sad songsDarling, all I know are sad songs, sad songsI know, sad songsI know, sad songsSad songs, I know, sad songsSad songs, I know, 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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