When talking about love, chocolate is undoubtedly the most iconic symbol. Its taste is sweet, sometimes bitter, but always brings happiness — like love itself. This is what Baekhyun tries to convey in his latest song, 'Chocolate', released on May 15, 2025. This song is part of his comeback through the fifth mini album, 'Essence of Reverie', which is scheduled for release on May 19.
This song is produced by basecamp, The Fridge Club, and Colde. It marks a continued collaboration between Baekhyun and Colde — two names that have previously often worked together on various tracks in Baekhyun's albums. This is not their first collaboration; however, in this song, there is a new flavor that remains distinctively Baekhyun: smooth, sweet, and slightly alluring.
From the intro, this song presents a dreamy atmosphere that makes us feel as if we are floating into space. Then, Baekhyun's voice enters in the first chorus — soft but captivating — and brings us back to the reality of complex love.
The percussion and bass instruments form the main foundation of this song, creating a rhythm that is comfortable to the ear. The touch of guitar and piano that sounds soft as a whisper adds to the tenderness of the atmosphere. Not to be missed, the whistling detail in the chorus provides a pleasant and unique accent.
As the name suggests, 'Chocolate' describes someone who is liked as a figure full of flavor — sweet, bitter, even surprising. The lyrics are full of admiration and curiosity, showing the feelings of someone who falls deeply in love with a figure that is not easily predictable.
Freshening like a mint
How many flavors are you, love?
Baekhyun himself co-wrote the lyrics of this song, adding a personal and sincere touch to each verse.
Furthermore, in this song, Baekhyun shows another side of himself. His vocals remain soft and soothing, like talking to a gentleman who makes you feel comfortable just with his voice. Surprisingly, he also includes a rap part — something rarely shown because the public usually knows his vocal strengths more.
My favorite part is the post-chorus, where Baekhyun sings as if he is truly enjoying every second — like falling in love and not wanting that feeling to end.
The soft percussion elements, which even feel like the tinkling of glasses, make this song enjoyable to listen to while relaxing. The beat is perfect for accompanying a warm cup of coffee in the afternoon after a tiring day at work, or while driving alone on a quiet night.
In my opinion, falling in love is the most pleasant feeling — like being given a large box of chocolate with beautiful decorations on Valentine's Day, especially for you. Even if you don't like chocolate, the sensation will still make you smile.
'Chocolate' is not just a song about love, but also a reminder that that feeling can come in various flavors — and all of them deserve to be celebrated.
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