Mourning – English Lyrics

• By: Post Malone

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw honesty of Post Malone's "Mourning" to explore contemporary English slang and expressions related to nightlife, emotional struggles, and personal reflection. This poignant song offers a unique window into informal language use and metaphorical storytelling, making it an engaging way to grasp nuances of current English vocabulary and cultural sentiments.

[English]

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 spend a Maserati

The way I gotta flex, you'd think I did Pilates

I called my quote on 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 30 High Noons, it was pretty cool

Tried to shoot my shot, she told me that she had a shoot, bye-bye (damn) (hick)

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 an 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 (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

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mourning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ B2	noun - the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
sober /ˈsoʊbər/ B2	adjective - not affected by alcohol; clear-headed
buzz /bʌz/ B1	noun - a feeling of excitement or euphoria, often from alcohol or drugs
warning /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/ B1	noun - a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger
strong /strɔŋ/ B1	adjective - having power or strength
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests
shot /ʃɑt/ B1	noun - a small amount of alcohol served in a glass verb - to attempt to score a goal or make a successful move
fit /fɪt/ B1	verb - to be of the right size or shape
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point of time as measured in hours and minutes
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - of great vertical extent
drag /dræɡ/ B2	verb - to pull something along with effort

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.

• The sun is killing my buzz

  ➔ Present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action.

  ➔ The phrase "is killing" shows that the action is happening right now.

• Threw my bottle at the sky

  ➔ Simple past tense to describe a completed action.

  ➔ The word "Threw" indicates that the action has already happened.

• Got a lot of shit to say

  ➔ Informal expression indicating possession.

  ➔ The phrase "Got a lot of" shows that the speaker has many thoughts or feelings.

• Tried to shoot my shot

  ➔ Past tense of the verb 'try' indicating an attempt.

  ➔ The phrase "Tried to shoot" indicates that the speaker made an effort to take a chance.

• Take me outside

  ➔ Imperative form used to give a command.

  ➔ The phrase "Take me" is a direct request for action.

• When money ain't a problem

  ➔ Colloquial expression using 'ain't' as a contraction for 'is not'.

  ➔ The phrase "ain't a problem" suggests that money is not an issue.