- Singer Mike Posner has disowned the lyrics of his 2016 hit song "I Took a Pill in Ibiza", as “none of them are true anymore”.
- The 37-year-old musician, whose track topped the UK charts for four weeks, originally wrote the song after taking ecstasy with DJ Avicii in Ibiza, opening with the line: “I took a pill in Ibiza to show Avicii I was cool”.
- Posner expressed pride in his personal transformation over the past 11 years, emphasising self-love and a shift away from behaviours he once engaged in to seek approval.
- He detailed overcoming significant physical and emotional challenges, such as climbing Mount Everest, leading to his healthiest relationship.
- The song generated controversy upon its release in 2016 due to its drug references, drawing criticism from Ibiza tourism chiefs and prompting questions about the BBC's decision to playlist it.
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