Mourning (Post Malone song)

"Mourning" is a song by American musician Post Malone. It was released through Republic and Mercury Records as the second single from his fifth studio album, Austin, on May 19, 2023. The song was produced by Malone himself, Andrew Watt, and Louis Bell. Malone announced the song four days before its release and also announced the album.^[1] The music video was shot in Scotland when he was there to perform for his Twelve Carat Tour, which he described as "absolutely stunning".^[2]

"Mourning"
Single by Post Malone
from the album Austin
Released	May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
Genre	Pop rap
Length	2:28
Label	Republic Mercury
Songwriter(s)	Austin Post Louis Bell Andrew Wotman
Producer(s)	Post Malone Louis Bell Andrew Watt
Post Malone singles chronology
"Chemical" (2023) "Mourning" (2023) "Overdrive" (2023)
Music video
"Mourning" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

On the pop rap song, Malone sings about drinking while having late night parties and hurting the morning after.^[3][4] The song is centered around a two-chord progression and he expresses his desire to stay drunk and not want to become sober, while he also calls out fake friends who only want him for his money and expensive lifestyle.^[5] Malone also feels that he does not know how to speak to anybody about what he is going through.^[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Mourning"

Chart (2023–2024)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[7]	50
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8]	12
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	40
Global 200 (Billboard)[10]	44
Ireland (IRMA)[11]	31
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[12]	11
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[13]	19
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[14]	78
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[15]	31
Norway (VG-lista)[16]	27
Portugal (AFP)[17]	170
South Korea BGM (Circle)[18]	197
South Korea Download (Circle)[19]	142
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[20]	55
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[21]	71
UK Singles (OCC)[22]	35
US Billboard Hot 100[23]	36
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[24]	40
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[25]	18
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[26]	8

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Mourning"

Chart (2023)	Position
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[27]	46

Certifications

Certifications for "Mourning"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[28]	Gold	35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[29]	Gold	15,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[30]	Gold	20,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.