ATEEZ’s “Lemon Drop” is a “sweet and spicy” R&B hip-hop track from their EP Golden Hour: Part.3 that depicts a heady, intense, and somewhat forbidden summer romance. Written by members Hongjoong and Mingi, it highlights a bittersweet, all-consuming attraction that feels refreshing yet dangerous.
Hangul
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, I only see you here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Yes, I continue to be attracted to you, too insidious
Yes, my gaze is averted, eyes set on you (on you, on you)
You’re the kind of muse I admire
You inspire, yeah (fix it)
Emergency, emergency, you put me in emergency
Love isn’t perfect, but focus on me
My whole body trembles, your sound is like an accompaniment to me
Bitter and sweet, yes, luxury arranged on a single table
you’re so bad
Don’t provoke me anymore, brr, dad
Unwrap it, wrap it up, turn it over and put it back.
A mediocre film like Cassette Tape
Here and there, ooh
Quite the fools
Don’t worry, I’m the opposite, ooh
I’m not like that, ooh, yeah (I like it)
Warm summer night
A party just for you and me
Yes, I feel the heat going crazy
Greetings to this evening, raise your glass
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
a little closer
Tequila, tequila dawn
We’ll stay up until dawn
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
a little closer
Tequila, tequila dawn
Stay up all night until dawn
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, I only see you here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Oh my god, drop it like it’s too hot
Acid type, too much stimulation
It’s a nice dinner, it’s a really nice moment
My mouth is watering and I want to clear my mouth with a drop of lemon
You’re too bad to say it (bad)
When your eyes shine, there’s a parade in your head (Parade)
I hope you take responsibility for your excitement
We are bittersweet, then a period
We take it slowly, slowly, slowly
I have what you want, want, want
No matter what anyone says, do, do
Whatever you want, lo, lo
Come and slide in, warm summer night
A party just for you and me
Yes, I feel the heat going crazy (Oh, come on, go straight)
Cheers to this evening, 잔을 위로 (Just show me what you mean)
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
a little closer
Tequila, tequila dawn (Oh, yeah)
We’ll stay up until dawn
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer (Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer)
A little closer (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tequila, tequila dawn
Stay up all night ’til dawn (Stay up all night ’til dawn)
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, I only see you here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, I only see you here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Romanised
There is no one, yes
It’s nobody, yeah, neoman boyeo yeogie
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Yep, jakkuman neoege kkeullyeo, too insidious
Yes, siseoneul ppaeatgyeobeoryeo, eyes on you (on you, on you)
You’re the kind of muse I admire
You inspire, yeah (fix it)
Emergency, emergency, you put me in emergency
Sarangeun wanbyeokajin anchiman focus on me
Onmomi tteollyeo ne soriga naegeneun banjugachi
There is no luxury charyeojin.
Neomu neon nappa leather
Deoneun jageukaji but, brr, da-da
Pulgo finished dolligo dasi the right way
Gateun geujeo geureon yeonghwa cassette
Yeogijeogi, ooh
Geujeo geureon fools
Geokjeong is the name of the city, ooh
I’m not like that, ooh, yeah (I like it)
Tteugeowo yeoreumbam yeolgi
Neowa na dulmanui festival
Yes, I feel the heat going crazy
Greetings to this evening, Janeul Wiro
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
Jogeum deo nearest
Tequila, tequila dawn
We’ll stay up until dawn
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
Jogeum deo nearest
Tequila, tequila dawn
Stay up all night until dawn
There is no one, yes
It’s nobody, yeah, neoman boyeo yeogie
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Oh my god, drop it like it’s too hot
Like Sikeumhan, jageuk too
Igeon, nice dinner, good time
Chimi Goyeo Mother Ipgasimeun Lemon Drop
Ibe damgien neon neomu bad (Bad)
Nunbit jjirithamyeon meoritsoge Parade (Parade)
Tomorrow they returned to mother Chaegimjigil.
We are bittersweet, then a period
We take it slowly, slowly, slowly
I have what you want, want, want
Nuga mworaedo, do, do
Neo wonhaneun daero, ro, ro
Come and slide in, tteugeowo yeoreumbam yeolgi
Neowa na dulmanui festival
Yes, I feel the heat going crazy (Oh, come on, go straight)
Cheers to this evening, Janeul Wiro (Just show me what you mean)
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
Jogeum deo nearest
Tequila, tequila dawn (Oh, yeah)
We’ll stay up until dawn
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer (Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer)
Jogeum deo closer (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tequila, tequila dawn
Stay up all night ’til dawn (Stay up all night ’til dawn)
There is no one, yes
It’s nobody, yeah, neoman boyeo yeogie
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
There is no one, yes
It’s nobody, yeah, neoman boyeo yeogie
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Translation
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yeah, you’re the only one I see here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Yes, I continue to be attracted to you, too insidious
Yes, you got my attention, eyes on you (On you, on you)
You’re the kind of muse I admire
You inspire, yeah (fix it)
Emergency, emergency, you put me in emergency
Love isn’t perfect but focus on me
The body trembles, your voice is like music to me
Bitter and sweet, a luxurious spread
You’re so bad
Stop tempting me, brother, dad
Play it, rewind it, turn around and pack it again
Like a cassette, just an average movie
Playing on the field, ooh
This is for simple fools
Don’t worry, I’m the opposite, ooh
I’m not like that, ooh, yeah (I like it)
The summer night burns hot
Just you and me, our little party
Yes, I feel the heat going crazy
Greetings to this evening, raise your glass
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
Come a little closer
Tequila, tequila dawn
We’ll stay up until dawn
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
Come a little closer
Tequila, tequila dawn
Stay up all night until dawn
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yeah, you’re the only one I see here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
Oh my god, drop it like it’s too hot
That harsh guy, it’s a bit much
It’s a nice dinner, it’s a really nice moment
Your mouth is watering, a drop of lemon to cleanse your palate
I can’t say it out loud, you’re too mean
When the looks flare up, it’s a parade in my head
I’m all nervous now, I hope you can handle it
We are bittersweet, then a period
We take it slowly, slowly, slowly
I have what you want, want, want
It doesn’t matter what they say, say, say
Do it your way, your way, your way
Come and squeeze in
The summer night burns hot
Just you and me, it’s our little party
Yes, I feel the heat going crazy
Greetings to this evening, raise your glass
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
Come a little closer
Tequila, tequila dawn
We’ll stay up until dawn
Lemon drop, lemon drop, closer
Come a little closer
Tequila, tequila dawn
Stay up all night until dawn
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yeah, you’re the only one I see here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yeah, you’re the only one I see here
There is no one, yes
There’s no one, yes, you know you’re the bomb, yes
ATEEZ “Lemon Drop” is a “sweet and spicy” R&B hip-hop track from Golden Hour: Part.3, capturing the feeling of a dangerous yet irresistible summer romance.
Basically, the song uses the image of a lemon candy as a metaphor for love which is both refreshing and addictive, but also slightly risky. Just like the mix of sour and sweet flavors, the relationship it describes is something exciting yet unstable that you know you shouldn’t fully indulge in, but still can’t resist.
The lyrics highlight an intoxicating attraction, where the narrator feels drawn towards someone despite sensing danger. Lines like “stop tempting me” reflect that desire for inner conflict that he cautiously fights. This creates a “bittersweet” emotional tone, where love feels like a thrill rather than a comfort.
There is also a sense of sensory overload and intensity described through imagery as a “sugar rush” or “parade” in the mind. These metaphors highlight how overwhelming and all-consuming this attraction is, making it seem almost dizzying.
Being a summer track, “Lemon Drop” balances this emotional tension with a bright and refreshing atmosphere, pairing its deeper meaning with a lighter and more relaxed performance style. This contrast adds to the song’s appeal, a love story that seems fun on the surface but complex underneath.
