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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 NominationIn 2017, the song was nominated for Song of The Year at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. |
Platinum and Gold CertificationsThe 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 InspirationMike 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 SuccessAlthough 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 SongPosner 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 MessageThe 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 100The 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. |
DiscographyThe song is included in Posner’s second studio album, “At Night, Alone.” |
Song DurationThe 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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