Tove Lo - Grapefruit -
: Reviewers from NME and Lefuturewave praised the track for its raw vulnerability and courage in tackling a taboo subject within mainstream pop.
: Tove Lo wrote the song after being asked to lose weight for a film role, which triggered long-dormant memories of her teenage years. Critical Reception Tove Lo - Grapefruit
: Critics noted the "Robyn-esque" synth beat, which creates a tension between the urge to dance and the intense pain of the lyrics. : Reviewers from NME and Lefuturewave praised the
: Lyrics like "Counting while I run the tap" and "One, two, grapefruit / How am I back here again?" detail the ritualistic and obsessive nature of disordered eating. : Lyrics like "Counting while I run the
The song is Tove Lo's most explicit public discussion of her past struggle with an .
: The accompanying music video, directed by Lisette Donkersloot, features an "inner room" that represents the singer's mental state, visually manifesting the feeling of being physically and emotionally bruised by one's own thoughts. Rating Summary