Taste
Brevin Kim Lyrics

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Trippin′ and fallin' in love
It′s just not somethin' you want
You just need somebody's arm around your shoulder at night
It′s just not somethin′ you want
Is it really what you want?
It's not part of who you are
It′s not part of who you are
It's not part of who you are

Just be exactly who you are
Just be you, don′t go too far

Trippin' and fallin′ in love
It's just not somethin' you want
You just need somebody′s arm around your shoulder at night
It′s just not somethin' you want
Is it really what you want?

Just be the person you were
Back in 1994
I miss the old one you were
The space was needed but I can′t take it much anymore
How does he taste in your arms?
How does he taste when I'm gone?
How does it taste when you′re wrong?
I didn't take this long
Why did it have to go this far?
We should′ve stopped from the start

Trippin' and fallin' in love
It′s just not somethin′ you want
You just need somebody's arm around your shoulder at night
It′s just not somethin' you want
Is it really what you want?
Just be the person you were
Back in 1994

I miss the old one you were
The space was needed but I can′t take it much anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "taste" by Brevin Kim portrays the idea of falling in love and questioning the authenticity of one's feelings towards a supposed significant other. The first two stanzas talk about how love is not something that one always wants, you don't always need someone to make you feel loved, sometimes you just need an arm around you in the night. The chorus repeats this sentiment, suggesting that tripping and falling in love isn't necessarily what one truly wants. The song then switches to a plea for the person to be the way they were before, possibly referring to them changing after falling in love. The line "How does he taste in your arms?" suggests that the person is no longer with the singer and possibly with someone else. The singer then questions their choices and why it "had to go this far."

The song has a melancholic tone, depicting a sense of loss and regret. It raises the idea of whether or not love is genuine or just a momentary feeling that fills a void. The line "Is it really what you want?" implies the idea of questioning oneself about whether or not they are truly happy in their current situation.

Overall, the song "taste" explores the idea of love, its authenticity, and the possible consequences that come with falling in love or not.

Line by Line Meaning

Trippin' and fallin' in love
Falling in love suddenly and intensely is not desirable.

It's just not somethin' you want
Love is not something that you actively seek or desire.

You just need somebody's arm around your shoulder at night
Comfort and support at night is all that you need from someone.

Is it really what you want?
Questioning the desire or need for love.

It's not part of who you are
Love does not define or make up who you are as a person.

Just be exactly who you are
Embracing and staying true to oneself.

Just be you, don't go too far
Encouragement to be oneself but not to lose oneself.

Just be the person you were
Be the same person you were before, do not change for anyone else.

Back in 1994
Referencing a specific year, possibly wishing to go back to a simpler time or a happier memory.

I miss the old one you were
Longing for the person that they used to be before changes occurred.

The space was needed but I can't take it much anymore
The distance or time apart was necessary, but it is becoming difficult to manage alone.

How does he taste in your arms?
Asking how it feels to be with someone else intimately.

How does he taste when I'm gone?
Questioning how it feels when the other person is not around.

How does it taste when you're wrong?
Asking if it feels wrong to be with someone else when they know it is not what they truly want.

I didn't take this long
Expressing regret for not realizing their true feelings sooner.

Why did it have to go this far?
Questioning how they ended up in a situation where they are unsure of their feelings and desires.

We should've stopped from the start
Regretting not stopping things before it got complicated.

Writer(s): Johan Lenox, Andrew Seltzer, Sebastian Furrer, Brendin Paulhus, Callin Paulhus

Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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