Mourning – English Lyrics

• By: Post Malone
• Album: Austin

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the introspective world of Post Malone's "Mourning," a song that poignantly captures the struggle with fame and the desire to escape reality through intoxication. This track offers a glimpse into the emotional complexities behind the rockstar lifestyle, making it a compelling study for those interested in understanding contemporary music and its reflection of personal challenges.

[English]

[ATMOSPHERICAL SOUND]

[GOAT BLEATING]

[NATURE SOUNDS]

[ATMOSPHERICAL SOUND]

[ICE CRACKLING]

OH LONELY TRAVELLER, PLEASE HELP US WE HAVE TO MOVE THE CUBE!

♪ DON’T WANT TO SOBER UP ♪

♪ THE SUN IS KILLING MY BUZZ THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT MOURNING ♪

♪ THOUGHT I WAS STRONG ENOUGH ♪

♪ THREW MY BOTTLE AT THE SKY SAID, ”GOD THAT’S A WARNING” ♪

♪ DON’T WANT TO SOBER UP ♪

♪ TRY TO KEEP IT INSIDE BUT I JUST WANT TO POUR IT ♪

♪ THOUGHT I WAS STRONG ENOUGH ♪

♪ GOT A LOT OF SHIT TO SAY COULDN’T FIT IT IN THE CHORUS ♪

♪ I JUST LEFT WALLY’S SPENT A MASERATI ♪

♪ THE WAY I GOTTA FLEX YOU’D THINK I DID PILATES ♪

♪ I CALL MY QUOTE UN QUOTE FRIENDS, DO YOU GOT PLANS ♪

♪ TURNS OUT EVERYONE’S FREE WHEN THE DINNER IS ♪

♪ THEN THEY DRAG ME TO A PARTY OUT IN MALIBU ♪

♪ AFTER THIRTY HIGH NOONS IT WAS PRETTY COOL ♪

♪ TRIED TO SHOOT MY SHOT,

♪ BYE-BYE (DAMN) ♪

[HICCUP SOUND]

♪ DON’T WANT TO SOBER UP ♪

♪ THE SUN IS KILLING MY BUZZ THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT MOURNING ♪

♪ THOUGHT I WAS STRONG ENOUGH ♪

♪ THREW MY BOTTLE AT THE SKY SAID, ”GOD THAT’S A WARNING” ♪

♪ DON’T WANT TO SOBER UP ♪

♪ TRY TO KEEP IT INSIDE BUT I JUST WANT TO POUR IT ♪

♪ THOUGHT I WAS STRONG ENOUGH ♪

♪ GOT A LOT OF SHIT TO SAY COULDN’T FIT IT IN THE CHORUS ♪

♪ STUMBLING DOWN A CORRIDOR ♪

♪ CAME ACROSS A OPEN DOOR ♪

♪ THROWING UP IS EASY AND WHO PUT ON THE COMMODORES ♪

♪ THAT’S A NICE TILE FLOOR, WISH I GOT TO KNOW YOU MORE ♪

♪ WHO AM I TALKING TO? ♪

♪ NOBODY ♪

♪ TAKE ME OUTSIDE I’M A LITTLE TOO HIGH ♪

♪ PAID A LITTLE TOO MUCH FOR THE TIME OF MY LIFE ♪

♪ WHEN MONEY AIN’T A PROBLEM EVERYONE’S SLIDING ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN I TELL MYSELF THAT I ♪

♪ DON’T WANT TO SOBER UP ♪

♪ THE SUN IS KILLING MY BUZZ THAT’S WHY THEY CALL IT MOURNING ♪

♪ THOUGHT I WAS STRONG ENOUGH ♪

♪ THREW MY BOTTLE AT THE SKY SAID, ”GOD THAT’S A WARNING” ♪

♪ DON’T WANT TO SOBER UP ♪

♪ TRY TO KEEP IT INSIDE BUT I JUST WANT TO POUR IT ♪

♪ THOUGHT I WAS STRONG ENOUGH ♪

♪ GOT A LOT OF SHIT TO SAY COULDN’T FIT IT IN THE CHORUS ♪

♪♪♪

[NATURE SOUNDS]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sober /ˈsoʊ.bər/ B1	adjective - not affected by alcohol; clear-headed verb - to become sober after drinking (often 'sober up')
mourning /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ B2	noun - grief or sorrow following loss/death
strong /strɔŋ/ A1	adjective - physically powerful; emotionally resilient
bottle /ˈbɒ.təl/ A1	noun - container for liquids
warning /ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/ A2	noun - caution of danger
buzz /bʌz/ C1	noun - excitement from alcohol/drugs
killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ A2	verb - destroying; causing to cease
threw /θruː/ A2	verb - propelled object forcefully through air
pour /pɔːr/ A2	verb - cause liquid to flow out
shit /ʃɪt/ C1	noun - vulgar for problems/things to say
high /haɪ/ B2	adjective - intoxicated from drugs/alcohol
flex /fleks/ C1	verb - casually show off wealth/ability
spent /spent/ B1	adjective - physically exhausted; depleted
stumbling /ˈstʌm.blɪŋ/ B1	verb - walking unsteadily (e.g., due to intoxication)
shoot /ʃuːt/ C1	verb - metaphorically strive for opportunity

Key Grammar Structures

• DON’T WANT TO SOBER UP

  ➔ Negative form of the verb 'want' in the present simple.

  ➔ The phrase "DON’T WANT" indicates a refusal or desire to avoid something.

• THOUGHT I WAS STRONG ENOUGH

  ➔ Past simple tense used to express a belief in the past.

  ➔ The phrase "THOUGHT I WAS" indicates a reflection on a past belief about one's strength.

• THREW MY BOTTLE AT THE SKY

  ➔ Past simple tense to describe a completed action.

  ➔ The phrase "THREW MY BOTTLE" indicates a specific action that took place in the past.

• TRY TO KEEP IT INSIDE

  ➔ Infinitive form used after a verb to express intention.

  ➔ The phrase "TRY TO KEEP" indicates an effort to maintain something internally.

• STUMBLING DOWN A CORRIDOR

  ➔ Present participle used to describe an ongoing action.

  ➔ The phrase "STUMBLING DOWN" indicates a continuous action of moving unsteadily.

• WHEN MONEY AIN’T A PROBLEM

  ➔ Colloquial expression using 'ain't' for 'is not'.

  ➔ The phrase "WHEN MONEY AIN’T" suggests a situation where financial concerns are absent.

• I JUST WANT TO POUR IT

  ➔ Present simple tense to express a desire.

  ➔ The phrase "I JUST WANT" indicates a straightforward desire without complications.