The lyrics focus on the thrill of individuality and the bold confidence that develops from rejecting conventional choices in favor of something unique. The phrase “sour grapes,” usually linked to a bitter dismissal of something unattainable, is here reinterpreted as a symbol of edgy independence and a deliberate preference for the unconventional. The world might offer predictable sweetness or safe options, but embracing an unfamiliar, tangy flavor strengthens the narrator’s authentic sense of self. The repeated chorus highlights the infectious fun of owning one’s unique tastes, transforming what others might avoid into a fresh and exciting personal style. Instead of viewing the sour path as a negative compromise, the song portrays it as an intentional, exhilarating adventure, underscoring the satisfaction of confidently taking whatever one wants and making it their own.
Sour Grapes
Artist: NiziU (니쥬)
Genre: Dance
Release Date: 2026.09.28
Lyrics by 김선영 (ARTiffect), 김혜이 (ARTiffect), 구성민 (ARTiffect), 지안아 (ARTiffect), 이시대 (ARTiffect), Rizin (ARTiffect), 329 (ARTiffect)
Composed by chAN’s (TAKE A CHANCE), Luxxy (TAKE A CHANCE), DAINASAURS
Arranged by chAN’s (TAKE A CHANCE), Luxxy (TAKE A CHANCE)
Romanization
Pop pop
Pop pop pop pop pop
So so
So so so so
Sour
da ppeonhan seontaek
Cliché
Everybody wants that sweetness
I ain’t like that
Pickhae bollae
moduga da wonhaneun geon No thanks
Want them sour grapes
(Na na na na na)
I don’t chase, they follow me
Something better wonhaji Yeah
They keep talking
But I know what I gotta do
han ip kkaemul ttae
naman alge dwae
Sour and sweet
I’ll make it mine
namdeulgwa dareun Flav
piryohan geon Bit of fun
geugeomyeon chungbunhae
saekdareun ikkeullime Fallin’
mangseoridagan Miss it
Take it, all my way
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
da nae mamdaero
tok ssoneun maseul golla
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
“Too risky, too iffy”
eochapi aneun masil geora Talky
neon molla i neukkim
Just go and bite it
tamseureoun Honey fig
nae nuneneun Boring
samkyeoboneungeoya nasseon Feel
Take it down easy like lemon squeezy
kkeullindamyeon kkok maseul bwayahae
Sour and sweet
I’ll make it mine
namdeulgwa dareun Flav
piryohan geon Bit of luck
geugeomyeon chungbunhae
saekdareun ikkeullime Fallin’
mangseoridagan Miss it
Take it, all my way
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
da nae mamdaero
tok ssoneun maseul golla
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Always on my mind, this thrill
ttakkeumhadaedo
geujeo gabyeopge Wink it off now
Call it sour grapes, tastes so sweet to me
Pop pop
Pop pop pop pop pop
So so
So so so so
Sour grapes
So so so so so so so so
Sour sour
Ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta
Take it take it
Ooh… who is she?
Looks sweet, but too sour for you
And that’s just how she is
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
da nae mamdaero
tok ssoneun maseul golla
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sour grapes
English Translation
Pop pop
Pop pop pop pop pop
So so
So so so so Sour
All the obvious choices
Cliché
Everybody wants that sweetness
I ain’t like that
Gonna pick one
What everybody wants, no thanks
Want them sour grapes
(Na na na na na)
I don’t chase, they follow me
Something better, that’s what I want Yeah
They keep talking
But I know what I gotta do
When I take a bite
I’m the only one who knows
Sour and sweet
I’ll make it mine
A different kind of flav
All I need is a bit of fun
That’s all it takes
Fallin’ for something different
Hesitate and you’ll miss it
Take it, all my way
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
Just the way I like
Go for that extra pop
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
“Too risky, too iffy”
They get talky, saying it’ll taste the same
But you don’t know this feeling
Just go and bite it
That juicy honey fig
Looks boring to me
Gotta take in that unfamiliar feel
Take it down easy like lemon squeezy
If I feel the pull, I gotta taste it
Sour and sweet
I’ll make it mine
A different kind of flav
All I need is a bit of luck
That’s all it takes
Fallin’ for something different
Hesitate and you’ll miss it
Take it, all my way
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
Just the way I like
Go for that extra pop
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Always on my mind, this thrill
Even if it stings
Brush it off, wink it off now
Call it sour grapes, tastes so sweet to me
Pop pop
Pop pop pop pop pop
So so
So so so so
Sour grapes
So so so so so so so so
Sour sour
Ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta
Take it take it
Ooh… who is she?
Looks sweet, but too sour for you
And that’s just how she is
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
Just the way I like
Go for that extra pop
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sour grapes
Hangul
Pop pop
Pop pop pop pop pop
So so
So so so so
Sour
다 뻔한 선택
Cliché
Everybody wants that sweetness
I ain’t like that
Pick해 볼래
모두가 다 원하는 건 No thanks
Want them sour grapes
(Na na na na na)
I don’t chase, they follow me
Something better 원하지 Yeah
They keep talking
But I know what I gotta do
한 입 깨물 때
나만 알게 돼
Sour and sweet
I’ll make it mine
남들과 다른 Flav
필요한 건 Bit of fun
그거면 충분해
색다른 이끌림에 Fallin’
망설이다간 Miss it
Take it, all my way
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
다 내 맘대로
톡 쏘는 맛을 골라
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
“Too risky, too iffy”
어차피 아는 맛일 거라 Talky
넌 몰라 이 느낌
Just go and bite it
탐스러운 Honey fig
내 눈에는 Boring
삼켜보는거야 낯선 Feel
Take it down easy like lemon squeezy
끌린다면 꼭 맛을 봐야해
Sour and sweet
I’ll make it mine
남들과 다른 Flav
필요한 건 Bit of luck
그거면 충분해
색다른 이끌림에 Fallin’
망설이다간 Miss it
Take it, all my way
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
다 내 맘대로
톡 쏘는 맛을 골라
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Always on my mind, this thrill
따끔하대도
그저 가볍게 Wink it off now
Call it sour grapes, tastes so sweet to me
Pop pop
Pop pop pop pop pop
So so
So so so so
Sour grapes
So so so so so so so so
Sour sour
Ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ta
Take it take it
Ooh… who is she?
Looks sweet, but too sour for you
And that’s just how she is
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sta-sta-sta-sta-staring it
Lo-lo-lo-lo-loving it
Oh oh oh looking fresh
Take whatever I want
다 내 맘대로
톡 쏘는 맛을 골라
S-s-s-s-sour grapes
Sour grapes
[PLEASE TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDIT]
Source: Genie Music
Romanized: KLyrics For You
English translation: JYP Entertainment
Disclaimer: For educational and fan-sharing purposes only.