Sour Grapes

LE SSERAFIM's 'Sour Grapes' is a song that delves into the complexities of love and desire, using the metaphor of unripe fruit to express the singer's emotions. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and the fear of reaching for a love that seems unattainable or not yet ready to be harvested. The song begins with the singer acknowledging the sweetness of love, likening it to saliva pooling in anticipation. However, there is a hesitation to fully indulge in these feelings, as the singer waits for love to fall easily into their hands like ripe fruit.

As the song progresses, the metaphor of sour grapes becomes more evident. The singer describes the love they yearn for as unripe, sour, and potentially painful to taste. This suggests a fear of the consequences of pursuing a love that might not be reciprocated or could lead to heartache. The repeated refrain 'I don't wanna taste' and 'I just feel afraid' emphasizes the singer's reluctance to engage with these immature emotions. The notion of 'sour grapes' also alludes to the Aesop's fable, where the fox deems the grapes he cannot reach as sour, reflecting a defense mechanism to cope with unfulfilled desires.

The song concludes with a sense of self-deception, as the singer claims to have never truly liked the object of their affection and insists they are not missing out. This denial is a poignant reflection of the inner turmoil experienced when grappling with unrequited love or the fear of vulnerability. 'Sour Grapes' captures the essence of a love that is not yet ripe for the picking, and the emotional journey of recognizing and confronting these feelings.