Mike Posner Says Lyrics to “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” Are No Longer True

Singer Mike Posner has openly said that the words to his hit song “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” no longer represent who he is today.

Although the track was originally released in 2010, it gained massive popularity in 2016 when Norwegian duo SeeB remixed it.

Their version stayed at the top of the UK Top 40 chart for four weeks, turning the song into a global sensation.

The lyrics tell the story of Posner taking a pill in Ibiza to impress the late Swedish DJ Avicii, while also revealing the darker side of fame and the music industry through the negative consequences he experienced.

Posner wrote the song after a night of taking ecstasy with Avicii at a club on the Spanish island.

This context adds a deeper layer of meaning, especially following Avicii’s tragic death by suicide in 2018, after his own struggles with mental health.

On his 37th birthday, Posner took to X to share that he is proud to say those lyrics no longer describe his life.

He reflected on how much he has grown and changed since writing the song 11 years ago.

He explained that he now takes better care of himself and no longer feels the need to engage in harmful behaviors just to gain approval.

Posner also shared that he is surrounded by a close group of loving friends who support him.

Over the past decade, he has pushed himself physically by climbing Mount Everest and focused on emotional growth by overcoming fears about intimacy and building healthier relationships.

He described his current partnership as the most meaningful and healthiest he has ever had.

Posner used his platform to encourage others who may be struggling, reminding them that life can improve in ways they might not expect if they keep moving forward.

When “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” first hit the charts, it sparked controversy.

Officials in Ibiza’s tourism sector felt it painted the island in a negative light, while some questioned whether a song with drug references should receive BBC promotion.

At the time, Posner defended his work by stressing the importance of honesty in art.

He openly admitted to drug use, pointing out that many people face similar experiences.

He also noted that much of the entertainment industry tends to overlook life’s difficulties, highlighting only the positive aspects.

Mike Posner’s journey demonstrates how it is possible to grow beyond past struggles and find healthier, happier paths in life.