Cooler Than Me

Mike Posner

About Cooler Than Me

"Cooler Than Me" is the debut single by American singer Mike Posner. It was released on April 16, 2010 as the lead single from his debut studio album 31 Minutes to Takeoff (2010). It peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay in its July 31, 2010 issue. The instrumental was produced by Gigamesh. Another version, labeled "Gigamesh Remix", was released on Mike Posner's October 2009 mixtape One Foot Out the Door. The original version features American rapper Big Sean. The song was produced and engineered by Gigamesh and Klepto of Larceny Entertainment. They were later removed on the single mix. 


Year:
2013
3:33
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If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I would already have you up under my arm
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
And you never say hey, or remember my name
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me

You got your high brow, shoes on your feet
And you wear 'em around like it ain't shit
But you don't know the way that you look
When your steps make that much noise

Shh, I got you all figured out
You need everyone's eyes just to feel seen
Behind your make up nobody knows who you even are
Who do you think that you are

If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I would already have you up under my arm
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
And you never say hey, or remember my name
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me

You got your high brow, switchin' your walk
And you don't even look when you pass by
But you don't know the way that you look
When your steps make that much noise

Shh, I got you all figured out
You need everyone's eyes just to feel seen
Behind your make up nobody knows who you even are
Who do you think that you are

'Cause it's your scene, (it's your scene)
I got no doubt
We all see
You got your head in the clouds

If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I would already have you up under my arm
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
And you never say hey, or remember my name
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me

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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: Eric Holljes, Mike Posner

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release details
"Cooler Than Me" is American artist Mike Posner's debut single. It was officially released in the United States on April 16, 2010, after initially attaining popularity on YouTube and iTunes.
Chart performance
The song was a commercial success. It reached the sixth position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and even topped the charts in New Zealand and Australia.
Intellectual creation
Mike Posner wrote "Cooler Than Me" while he was still a student at Duke University. It was originally included in his 2009 mixtape, 'A Matter of Time'.
Certification
As of 2019, "Cooler Than Me" has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for selling 3 million units in the U.S.
Worldwide recognition
Apart from the U.S., the song peaked within the top ten of the charts in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, further establishing Posner's worldwide popularity.
Reception
Critics praised the song for its catchy, intoxicating beats, and memorable lyrics, which is considered one of the reasons for its commercial success.
Music video
The official music video of "Cooler Than Me" portrays Posner trying to catch the attention of a girl who thinks she's cooler than him. The video has over 100 million views on YouTube as of now.
Production
The song was co-produced by Mike Posner himself, along with Gigamesh. The success of the song helped boost Gigamesh's career as a producer and DJ.
Sampling
"Cooler Than Me" samples the song "Footsteps in the Dark" by The Isley Brothers. Patrick Hayes and Jimmy Giannos, members of the production duo The Futuristics, assisted in producing these sections of the song.
Evolution of Mike Posner's Career
Following "Cooler Than Me," Posner was able to sustain his popularity with consistent releases, including his hit song "I Took a Pill in Ibiza," which was Grammy-nominated in 2017.

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