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 upThe 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
Key Vocabulary
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mourning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ B2 |
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sober /ˈsoʊbər/ B2 |
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buzz /bʌz/ B1 |
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warning /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/ B1 |
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strong /strɔŋ/ B1 |
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party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2 |
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shot /ʃɑt/ B1 |
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fit /fɪt/ B1 |
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know /noʊ/ A2 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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money /ˈmʌni/ A1 |
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high /haɪ/ A2 |
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drag /dræɡ/ B2 |
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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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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.
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Threw my bottle at the sky
➔ Simple past tense to describe a completed action.
➔ The word "Threw" indicates that the action has already happened.
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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.
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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.
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Take me outside
➔ Imperative form used to give a command.
➔ The phrase "Take me" is a direct request for action.
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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.
