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Sour Grapes

Sour Grapes

Artist: LE SSERAFIM•Album: FEARLESS - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English50% KR📅 2022K-PopLE SSERAFIM

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Sour Grapes” (Sour Grapes) is performed by LE SSERAFIM, released on the album FEARLESS - EP in 2022.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

두루-루루-두두, yeah, yeah

du-ru-ru-ru-du-du, yeah, yeah

Oh, 나도 모르게

Oh, na-do mo-reu-ge

달콤해 난 침이 고여 이건 사랑 맞아

dal-kom-hae nan chim-i go-yeo i-geon sa-rang mat-a

널 한참 노려봐

neol han-cham no-ryeo-bwa

내 손에 뚝 떨어지길 기다리고 있어

nae son-e ttuk tteol-eo-ji-gil gi-da-ri-go iss-eo

갖고 싶어 손쉽게

gat-go sip-eo son-swip-ge

낭만적인 fairy-tale

nang-man-jeok-in fairy-tale

사다리를 오를 때

sa-da-ri-reul o-reul ttae

Chorus

두 발아래 난 아찔해

du bal-a-rae nan a-jjil-hae

허나 좀 더 길게 팔을 뻗어도

heo-na jom deo gil-ge pal-eul ppeot-eo-do

닿지 않아 뒤꿈치를 들어도

dat-ji an-a dwi-kkum-chi-reul deul-eo-do

도무지가 손에 쥘 수 없는 love

do-mu-ji-ga son-e jwil su eop-neun love

Oh, 이러다가 나만 다치겠어 (yeah, you'll hurt me)

Oh, i-reo-da-ga na-man da-chi-gess-eo (yeah, you'll hurt me)

푸릇 쌉싸름해 I don't wanna taste

pu-reus ssap-ssa-reum-hae I don't wanna taste

뭐 그리 달콤하진 않을 것 같아

mwo geu-ri dal-kom-ha-jin an-eul geos gat-a

설익은 감정들이 I just feel afraid

seol-ik-eun gam-jeong-deul-i I just feel afraid

Verse 3

I'll never bite, I'll never bite the pain

(Sour) 눈물 나게 시큼한 맛

(Sour) nun-mul na-ge si-keum-han mas

(Sour) 그런 게 만약 사랑이면

(Sour) geu-reon ge man-yak sa-rang-i-myeon

맛보고 싶지 않아 I just feel afraid

mas-bo-go sip-ji an-a I just feel afraid

Love is sour, love is sour grapes

눈이 스치면

nun-i seu-chi-myeon

가끔씩은 맘 끝이 좀 떨리기도 했어

ga-kkeum-ssik-eun mam kkeut-i jom tteol-ri-gi-do haess-eo

처음 느껴보는 heart

cheo-eum neu-kkyeo-bo-neun heart

Verse 4

한 입 정도 깨문다면 어떨까도 했어

han ip jeong-do kkae-mun-da-myeon eo-tteol-kka-do haess-eo

붉어지는 열매에

bul-eo-ji-neun yeol-mae-e

시선을 다 뺏긴 채

si-seon-eul da ppaes-gin chae

가지 끝에 달린 grapes

ga-ji kkeut-e dal-rin grapes

달달할까 상상해

dal-dal-hal-kka sang-sang-hae

허나 한 걸음씩 거릴 좁혀도

heo-na han geol-eum-ssik geo-ril jop-hyeo-do

너의 손을 잡을 수는 없는걸

neo-ui son-eul jap-eul su-neun eop-neun-geol

사다리 저 너머 위에 놓인 love

sa-da-ri jeo neo-meo wi-e not-in love

Verse 5

Oh, 나만 괜히 상처받긴 싫어 (yeah, you'll hurt me)

Oh, na-man gwaen-hi sang-cheo-bat-gin sil-eo (yeah, you'll hurt me)

푸릇 쌉싸름해 I don't wanna taste

pu-reus ssap-ssa-reum-hae I don't wanna taste

뭐 그리 달콤하진 않을 것 같아

mwo geu-ri dal-kom-ha-jin an-eul geos gat-a

설익은 감정들이 I just feel afraid

seol-ik-eun gam-jeong-deul-i I just feel afraid

I'll never bite, I'll never bite the pain

(Sour) 눈물 나게 시큼한 맛

(Sour) nun-mul na-ge si-keum-han mas

(Sour) 그런 게 만약 사랑이면

(Sour) geu-reon ge man-yak sa-rang-i-myeon

맛보고 싶지 않아 I just feel afraid

mas-bo-go sip-ji an-a I just feel afraid

Verse 6

Love is sour, love is sour grapes

착각은 마

chak-gak-eun ma

딱히 널 좋아한 적 없으니까

ttak-hi neol jot-a-han jeok eop-eu-ni-kka

조금도 아쉽지가 않다니까

jo-geum-do a-swip-ji-ga an-da-ni-kka

내가 날 속여 all day, all night, yeah

nae-ga nal sok-yeo all day, all night, yeah

아직 어설프게 익지 않은 grapes

a-jik eo-seol-peu-ge ik-ji an-eun grapes

아마도 내겐 때가 아닌 것 같아

a-ma-do nae-gen ttae-ga a-nin geos gat-a

푸릇하게 아직 설익은 네 scent

pu-reus-ha-ge a-jik seol-ik-eun ne scent

Verse 7

I'm feeling scared, I'm feeling scared, yeah

(Sour) 눈물 나게 시큼한 맛

(Sour) nun-mul na-ge si-keum-han mas

(Sour) 그런 게 만약 사랑이면

(Sour) geu-reon ge man-yak sa-rang-i-myeon

맛보고 싶지 않아 I just feel afraid

mas-bo-go sip-ji an-a I just feel afraid

Love is sour, love is sour grapes

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Sour Grapes” by LE SSERAFIM.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Sour Grapes" (Sour Grapes) by LE SSERAFIM is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Sour Grapes" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Sour Grapes" highlights LE SSERAFIM's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Sour Grapes”?

"Sour Grapes" (Sour Grapes) by LE SSERAFIM is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional...

Q: How can I practice singing “Sour Grapes” with proper Korean pronunciation?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Sour Grapes”.

Performer (아티스트)LE SSERAFIM
Album (앨범)FEARLESS - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under LE SSERAFIM and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Sour Grapes by LE SSERAFIM?

"Sour Grapes" is performed by LE SSERAFIM. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced Sour Grapes by LE SSERAFIM?

"Sour Grapes" is performed by LE SSERAFIM, released on the album "FEARLESS - EP" in 2022. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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