: 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
The song is Tove Lo's most explicit public discussion of her past struggle with an .
: Critics noted the "Robyn-esque" synth beat, which creates a tension between the urge to dance and the intense pain of the lyrics. 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.
: The title "Grapefruit" refers to the fruit's common association with low-calorie diets and the feeling of "withering away" while trapped in one's own skin. : The accompanying music video, directed by Lisette
: 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 Grapples With Past Eating Disorder in 'Grapefruit' Video : 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.