Post Malone first announced the song via his social media on May 16, 2023, along with the album’s title. A day later, on May 17, he shared a new snippet of the song including some scenes from the official music video.
Mourning
Post Malone Lyrics
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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 in a Maserati
The way I gotta flex you'd think I did pilates
I called my quote and 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, she told me that she had a shoot, bye-bye (damn)
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
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
The lyrics to Post Malone's song Mourning speak to the struggles of addiction and the difficulty of trying to maintain sobriety. The opening lines express a desire to avoid getting sober and suggest that the morning after heavy drinking can be particularly difficult, as the sun can intensify the feeling of being hungover. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may have initially thought they were "strong enough" to resist the urge to drink, but ultimately relented.
The second verse describes the singer leaving a club in a Maserati and trying to make plans with friends, only to realize that they are all free when it comes time for dinner. The lyrics also suggest a desire to impress others, with the singer trying to "flex" and fit in at a party in Malibu. However, they are ultimately rejected by someone they are interested in and continue to struggle with their addiction.
Overall, the lyrics to Mourning paint a picture of someone who is trying to resist the urge to drink and stay sober, but is ultimately finding it difficult to do so. The singer is struggling with issues related to socializing and self-image, and is using alcohol to cope with these difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to sober up
I don't want to stop drinking alcohol and face reality.
The sun is killing my buzz, that's why they call it mourning
The morning sunlight reminds me of how I have to face the day without alcohol.
Thought I was strong enough
I thought I could handle this, but it's harder than I anticipated.
Threw my bottle at the sky, said, "God that's a warning"
I am angry and frustrated that I have to face the day without alcohol, even throwing a bottle at the sky to express my frustration.
Try to keep it inside, but I just want to pour it
I try to keep my emotions bottled up inside, but all I want is to drink alcohol to numb the pain.
Got a lot of shit to say, couldn't fit it in the chorus
I have a lot of feelings and thoughts to express, but I couldn't express them all in the chorus of the song.
I just left Wally's in a Maserati
I just left a high-end club in a luxury car.
The way I gotta flex you'd think I did pilates
I am showing off my wealth and status so much that it seems like I am trying to physically flex my muscles.
I called my quote and quote friends, do you got plans?
I called my so-called friends to see if they have any plans.
Turns out everyone's free when the dinner is
My friends only want to hang out with me when there is a free meal involved.
Then they drag me to a party out in Malibu
My friends take me to a party in a wealthy area of Los Angeles.
After thirty High Noons it was pretty cool
After drinking 30 High Noon alcoholic beverages, the party became more enjoyable.
Tried to shoot my shot, she told me that she had a shoot, bye-bye (damn)
I tried to flirt with a woman, but she rejected me because she had a photo shoot to attend.
Stumbling down a corridor, came across an open door
I am walking down a hallway and stumble upon an open door.
Throwing up is easy and who put on The Commodores?
Vomiting is an easy way to release the effects of alcohol. I also question who chose the music playing in the room.
That's a nice tile floor, wish I got to know you more
I find the tile floor appealing and wish I could remember more about the person who lives in the room.
Who am I talking to? Nobody
I am talking to myself because there is no one else in the room.
Take me outside, I'm a little too high
I need to go outside because I am feeling the effects of alcohol.
Paid a little too much for the time of my life
I spent too much money for this experience.
When money ain't a problem, everyone's sliding
When money is not an issue, people feel free to spend it on expensive experiences, such as drinking and partying.
Even when I tell myself that I
Even though I try to convince myself otherwise.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wotman, Austin Richard Post, Louis Russell Bell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@corie609
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 in a Maserati
The way I gotta flex you'd think I did pilates
I called my quote and 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, she told me that she had a shoot, bye-bye (damn)
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
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
@IBOSS504
Lyrics
Don't want to sober up
The Sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside
But I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lot of shit to say
Couldn't fit it in the chorus
I just left Walley’s, spent a Maserati
The way I gotta flex, you think I did Pilates
I call my quote-unquote friends
Do you got plans?
Turns out everyone's free when the dinner is
And they drag me to a party out in Malibu
After thirty High Noons, it was pretty cool
Tried to shoot my shot, she told me that she had a shoot
Bye, bye (damn)
Don't want to sober up
The Sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside
But I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lot of shit to say
Couldn't fit it in the chorus
Stumblin' down the corridor, came across an open door
Throwin' up is easy
And who put on the Commodores?
That's a nice towel floor, wish I got to know you more
Who am I talkin' to? Nobody
Take me outside, I'm a little too high
Paid a little too much for the time of my life
When the money ain't a problem, everyone's excited
Even when I tell myself that I
Don't want to sober up
The Sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside
But I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lot of shit to say
Couldn't fit it in the chorus
@dxzorg
The lyrics :
[Chorus]
Don't wanna sober up
The sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside, but I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lotta shit to say, couldn't fit it in the chorus
[Verse 1]
I just left Wally's, spent a Maserati
The way I gotta flex, you'd think I did Pilates
I call my quote-unquote 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, she told me that she had a shoot
Bye-bye (Damn)
[Chorus]
Don't wanna sober up
The sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside, but I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lotta shit to say, couldn't fit it in the chorus
[Verse 2]
Stumblin' down the corridor, came across an open door
Throwin' 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 talkin' 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 lyin'
Even when I tell myself that I
[Chorus]
Don't wanna sober up
The sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside, but I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lotta shit to say, couldn't fit it in the chorus
Note: I get the lyrics from Genius.
@htetrker
Don’t wanna sober up
The sun is killin’ 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside, but I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lotta 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-unquote 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, she told me that she had a shoot
Bye-bye (Damn)
@Yazuroshi
[Chorus]
Don't wanna sober up
The sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside, but I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lotta shit to say, couldn't fit it in the chorus
[Verse 1]
I just left Wally's, spent a Maserati
The way I gotta flex, you'd think I did Pilates
I call 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 thirty High Noons, it was pretty cool
Tried to shoot my shot, she told me that she had a shoot
Bye-bye (Damn)
[Chorus]
Don't wanna sober up
The sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside, but I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lotta shit to say, couldn't fit it in the chorus
[Verse 2]
Stumblin' down the corridor, came across an open door
Throwin' 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 talkin' 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 slidin'
Even when I tell myself that I
[Chorus]
Don't wanna sober up
The sun is killin' 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 wanna sober up
Try to keep it inside, but I just wanna pour it
Thought I was strong enough
Got a lotta shit to say, couldn't fit it in the chorus
@JayeSmacks
I just opened YouTube to this song and it doesn't disappoint!
@DeOneTheOnlyRay
Bot?
@WOLFVLOGS4KHD
Yep
@DeOneTheOnlyRay
@@WOLFVLOGS4KHD kinda figured lol
@B4shXp
Is my music ok??
@mehedihasanjim3828
NEVER
@LilMoco
I can't wait for this album!
@jordanhunt4867
Well I can’t wait for blurs new album so there, much better than this brainwashed generational shit
@saintpepsiii2019
Is oficial???
@UNLUCKY_ENUFFGAMING
Factsss bc this is the album cover