Music has been an essential part of my life since a very young age. Although neither of my parents are musicians, I grew up in a household that was always spinning something from The Beatles to Santana to the B52s on the record player. My brother and I would always put on little plays and shows for friends and family, and I would make up gibberish songs and recite them to anyone who would listen. So, when I was a little five-year-old kid, my mom helped set me up with singing lessons, and I could just tell thatβs what I was supposed to do forever. I went off to college in Chicago to study music and marketing, met my amazing studio family that took me under their wing, and now Iβm in LA doing this thing full time!
Sour
oston Lyrics
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I don't like the taste it puts in my mouth
I wish I could spit it out
And lately, itβ²s like I don't know me
I'm the only person holding back and pulling me down
Yeah, Iβ²m pulling me down
I have so many questions
Why's it so complicated
Being good to myself?
Why do I say things to the mirror
I wish I didnβ²t say?
But if I'm going to anyways
Fight it
Got problems, but I hide it
I know I tend to overanalyze whatβ²s in my brain
Maybe it's the way that I was raised
Tired
So fucking uninspired
Not something I can change or diagnose and medicate
Maybe itβ²s the way that I was made
So sour, aw yeah (I'm sour)
I'm so sour, aw yeah (Iβ²m sour)
So sour, aw yeah (Iβ²m sour)
I'm so sour, aw yeah
Mama told me not to worry
Itβ²s so lonely living in a world that's filled with my doubts
Iβ²m scared I'll never get out (Scared Iβ²ll never get)
And I don't wanna grow up if it's always like this
I donβ²t like the pressure pulling me down
Yeah, itβ²s pulling me down
Uh, I have so many questions
Why won't the words come out?
Whyβ²s it so complicated
Being good to myself?
Why do I say things to the mirror
I wish I didn't say?
But if Iβ²m going to anyways
Fight it
Got problems, but I hide it
I know I tend to overanalyze what's in my brain
Maybe itβ²s the way that I was raised
Tired
So fucking uninspired
Not something I can change or diagnose and medicate
Maybe it's the way that I was made
So sour, aw yeah (I'm sour)
Iβ²m so sour, aw yeah (Iβ²m sour)
So sour, aw yeah (I'm sour)
Iβ²m so sour, aw yeah
(I'm sour, Iβ²m sour)
(I'm sour, Iβ²m sour)
I've been thinking, sitting, thinking, overthinking
I don't like the taste it puts in my mouth
(Taste it puts in my mouth, taste it puts in my mouth)
And lately, itβ²s like I donβ²t know me
I'm the only person holding back and pulling me down
(Iβ²m sour, I'm sour) Back and pulling me down
(Iβ²m sour, I'm sour)
(Iβ²m sour, I'm sour)
The lyrics of OSTON's song "Sour" are a reflection of the artist's struggles with self-doubt, overthinking, and feeling stuck. The song opens with the singer sitting and overthinking, which she doesn't like, and wanting to spit out the bad taste it leaves in her mouth. The artist then confesses that she doesn't recognize herself lately, and that she is the only person holding herself back and pulling herself down. She asks questions about why expressing herself is so complicated and why it's so hard to be good to herself. The singer worries that she'll never get out of the insecurities she's surrounded by and doesn't want to grow up if it's always going to be like this.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm so sour," expressing the artist's dissatisfaction with herself and her situation. She doesn't like the pressure holding her down, and she feels both tired and uninspired. Despite these negative feelings, the artist acknowledges that maybe her struggles are just the way she was made. The final lines of the song repeat the opening lines as the artist continues to overthink and feel like the only one holding herself back.
Overall, "Sour" is a powerful reflection of the anxiety and self-doubt that many people experience. The song is a reminder that it's okay to struggle and that we don't always have to have everything figured out. The repetition of the phrase "I'm so sour" also serves to remind listeners that negative self-talk is harmful and only perpetuates the cycle of self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking, sitting, thinking, overthinking
I am stuck in my own thoughts, contemplating and pondering endlessly, over-analyzing every detail.
I don't like the taste it puts in my mouth
The thoughts and worries that consume me have a negative effect on my psychological state.
I wish I could spit it out
I yearn to be free from the overwhelming weight of my own mind.
And lately, it's like I don't know me
I am unsure of who I am as a person, struggling to find my place in the world.
I'm the only person holding back and pulling me down
I am the only one responsible for my own obstacles and struggles, hindering my own progress.
I have so many questions
I am constantly seeking answers to my confusion and hardships.
Why won't the words come out?
I am unable to articulate my thoughts and emotions clearly, leading to further distress.
Why's it so complicated being good to myself?
I find it challenging to prioritize self-care and self-love, leading to a negative self-image.
Why do I say things to the mirror I wish I didn't say?
In moments of self-reflection, I am critical and harsh towards myself, leading to feelings of regret and self-loathing.
But if I'm going to anyways
Despite the negative effects, I will continue to struggle and fight through my inner turmoil.
Fight it
I will battle against my own demons and negative thoughts.
Got problems, but I hide it
I keep my struggles and worries hidden from the world, putting on a facade to seem okay.
I know I tend to over analyze what's in my brain
I have a tendency to dissect and overthink every thought and emotion in my mind, making matters worse.
Maybe it's the way that I was raised
My upbringing could have contributed to my current state of mind and struggles.
Tired
I am exhausted from the constant mental and emotional turmoil.
So fucking uninspired
I lack motivation and inspiration, hindering my ability to move forward and achieve my goals.
Not something I can change or diagnose and medicate
My struggles are not something that can be easily fixed with medical intervention, and I must work through them on my own.
Maybe it's the way that I was made
Perhaps my mindset and struggles are simply a part of who I am, and I must learn to accept and work through them.
Mama told me not to worry
My mother has given me advice and reassurance, trying to alleviate my worries.
It's so lonely living in a world that's filled with my doubts
Living in a state of constant doubt and uncertainty can be isolating and lonely.
I'm scared I'll never get out
I fear that I will never be able to free myself from my own thoughts and worries.
And I don't wanna grow up if it's always like this
If my life is always filled with inner turmoil and difficulty, I am hesitant to mature and move forward.
I don't like the pressure pulling me down
The weight of my own problems and worries is overwhelming and suffocating, making me feel trapped.
So sour, aw yeah (I'm sour)
My troubled mindset and pessimistic outlook leaves me feeling bitter and negative.
I'm so sour, aw yeah (I'm sour)
My negativity and inner turmoil have consumed me completely.
(I'm sour, I'm sour)
My negative mindset is pervasive and unrelenting.
Writer(s): Austin Wolfe, Robert Andrew Polovick
Contributed by Sarah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kateelizabeth7938
SHE DESERVES SO MUCH MORE RECOGNITION
@OSTON
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@roach931
Hyped as hell
@jakemesser5013
So so true godddddd Iβm sharing this and blasting it everyday. π’
@lizzyjones8418
One of the best songs Iβve ever heard!!!!
@Melody_Treasury
This is such an amazing song.
I'm so fond of the piano chords, the gradually building composition and your vulnerable vocals. ππ
@OSTON
I'm so so so happy you like it π₯Ίπ
@spiritwalkerr
This is amazinggg
@user-rh8od9ov8e
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I'm Korean. I'm listening to your songs well.
It's so nice.
@OSTON
Sending a big thank you all the way across the world π