Good Mourning
Halsey Lyrics

They told me once, "there's a place where love conquers all"
People have told me before that there exists a city where love triumphs above all else

A city with the streets full of milk and honey
This city is so abundant that its streets are flowing with milk and honey

I haven't found it yet, but I'm still searching
Despite not having found it yet, I am still actively seeking this utopia

All I know is a hopeless place that flows with the blood of my kin
All I have experienced so far is a desolate and tragic environment, which has taken a toll on my family

Perhaps hopeless isn't a place
Hopelessness is not necessarily a physical location or destination

Nothing but a state of mind
It is simply a mindset that affects one's outlook and experiences

They told me once, "don't trust the moon, she's always changing"
I was warned before that the moon cannot be trusted, as it is constantly evolving and transforming

The shores bend and break for her
The moon has a profound impact on the tides and the movement of water on this planet

And she begs to be loved
Despite her fickleness, the moon still wants to be loved and appreciated

But nothing here is as it seems
This world is not always straightforward or easy to decipher, and often presents us with illusions or false impressions

Sun is coming up oh, why, oh, why, oh, why
The rising of the sun prompts me to question the things that are happening in my life

Sun is coming up oh, why, oh, why, oh, why
The repetition of this phrase underlines the artist's persistent uncertainty and confusion

Sun is coming up oh, why, oh, why, oh, why
Despite the passing of time and the repetition of a new day, the singer is still grappling with existential questions

Sun is coming up oh, why, oh, why, oh, why
The sunrise is a symbol of new beginnings, but the singer is still struggling to make sense of their surroundings

Sun is coming up oh, why, oh, why, oh, why
This line conveys the singer's sense of ennui and disillusionment as they witness yet another day dawning

Sun is coming up oh, why, oh, why, oh, why
Amidst all the uncertainty and pain, the artist is still hoping for clarity and answers

Sun is coming up oh, why, oh, why, oh, why
This repetition of the same phrase creates a sense of an ongoing internal monologue, as the artist grapples with the contradictions and confusion of their world