“Lemon Drop” fizzes with the sweet-and-sour rush of a summertime crush. Over a neon beat, ATEEZ locks eyes with their muse and everything else fades out: “Ain’t nobody… you know you’re the hottie.” The lyrics compare this irresistible pull to a lemon drop and a tequila sunrise, two drinks that are equal parts sugary, tangy, and instantly refreshing. Heartbeats speed up, alarms blare (“Emergency, emergency”), yet the mood stays playful as they chase each other through a night of fine dining, film-worthy moments, and dance-floor heat.
Ultimately, the song celebrates living in the now. As the chorus urges “closer, a little more… stay up all night ’til sunrise,” we feel a cocktail of bold confidence, youthful thrill, and breathless desire. “Lemon Drop” invites listeners to taste love’s electric spark—sweet enough to savor, sharp enough to remember—while the sky shifts from dusk to dawn.