Mourning

Post Malone embraces his melancholic side in this poignant anthem where he defiantly refuses to sober up while wrestling with the pitfalls of fame.

The song opens on the chorus as a hungover Post curses the daylight, riffing on the song's title. Don't want to sober up The sun is killin' my buzz, that's why they call it "Mourning" Malone gets so boozed during his hard nighttime partying, but come the next day, he regrets it. The relentless morning sun becomes his enemy, dampening his high and leaving him yearning for the night. It's as if mourning has become his companion, a constant reminder of the toll his lifestyle takes.

Now that he's become a father, Post wants to adopt a healthier lifestyle for the sake of his daughter, but giving up alcohol is a whole different ball game. He referenced a slow walk into sobriety in an Instagram Post on April 28, 2023. "Guess dad life kicked in and I decided to kick soda, and start eating better so I can be around for a long time for this little angel. next up is smokes and brews, but I like to consider myself a patient man... lol!"