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
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sober /ˈsoʊ.bər/ B1 |
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mourning /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ B2 |
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strong /strɔŋ/ A1 |
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bottle /ˈbɒ.təl/ A1 |
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warning /ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/ A2 |
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buzz /bʌz/ C1 |
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killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ A2 |
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threw /θruː/ A2 |
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pour /pɔːr/ A2 |
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shit /ʃɪt/ C1 |
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high /haɪ/ B2 |
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flex /fleks/ C1 |
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spent /spent/ B1 |
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stumbling /ˈstʌm.blɪŋ/ B1 |
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shoot /ʃuːt/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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STUMBLING DOWN A CORRIDOR
➔ Present participle used to describe an ongoing action.
➔ The phrase "STUMBLING DOWN" indicates a continuous action of moving unsteadily.
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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.
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I JUST WANT TO POUR IT
➔ Present simple tense to express a desire.
➔ The phrase "I JUST WANT" indicates a straightforward desire without complications.
