Way Too Real Relationship Lessons I Learned From Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album
Sabrina Carpenter finally dropped Short n’ Sweet — the album that gave us bops like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” — and it’s basically an ode to all forms, stages, and plights of love. Whether you’re feeling like a bad bitch with a rotating roster, or a lovesick puppy who’s desperate for the attention of the one person who won’t give it to you, then this album’s for you. It may not pass the Bechdel test, but it sure is a banger.
And it’s not just catchy AF. Although pop music is often dismissed as having little to no substantial meaning, Short n’ Sweet isn’t that — it’s filled with little gems about relationships, love, and heartbreak. In fact, there are lyrics in every song on the album that really capture the true essence of relationships. Here are the best relationship truths from every song on Short n’ Sweet.
And every time you breathe his air/ Just know I was already there — “Taste”
Sometimes he’s not over his ex, and sometimes that ex is you. Be weary, because there’s nothing worse than being with a partner who’s still hung up on someone from his past — mostly because she might sing about it, making it even more embarrassing.
And we could live so happily if no one knows that you’re with me — “Please Please Please”
As soon as you brag about a man, he goes and does something to make you look stupid. Take note!
You should stay in my good graces/ Or I’ll switch it up like that so fast —”Good Graces”
In relationships, everything can be going completely well but sometimes you need to remind them that they need to keep it cute… otherwise you won’t.
All the silence just makes it worse, really/ ‘Cause it leaves you so top-of-mind for me — “Sharpest Tool”
If we were logical beings, we would take someone ghosting us or ignoring us as a sign to forget about them. But of course, that’s not how it works — it’s usually the opposite.
Last week, you didn’t have any doubts/ This week, you’re holding space for her tongue in your mouth — “Coincidence”
Anytime someone tells you consistently not to worry about someone, odds are you should probably worry about them. Enjoy processing that.
How you talk so sweet when you’re doin’ bad things/ That’s bed chem — “Bad Chem”
Ah, the sad reality of the “chase.” Even when someone’s not good for us, the sex can sometimes be so, so good.
And I got this one boy and he won’t stop calling/ When they act this way, I know I got ’em — “Espresso”
When you have someone who’s constantly hitting you up… you can say that you got them good.
Every self-help book, you’ve already read it/ Cherry-pick lines like they’re words you invented — “Dumb & Poetic”
This is text-book narcissist. And as someone who’s dated one, this is exactly how they are. They think they’re evolved and mature, but they’re only using these things as a cover for their true evil.
This boy doesn’t even know/ The difference between ‘there,’ ‘their’ and ‘they are’/ Yet he’s naked in my room — “Slim Pickins”
We’ve all dated or hooked up with someone that isn’t exactly who we see for ourselves. Gotta love a himbo!
Can’t help myself, hormonеs are high/ Give me more than just some butterflies — “Juno”
As someone who’s been on birth control for nine years this line hit me a little differently than it might the average person. But sometimes the attraction to someone feels out of our control. Those are the best/worst.
You don’t have to lie to girls/ If they like you, they’ll just lie to themselves — “Lie To Girls”
Yikes… I mean, do I even have to explain this one?
I stay in, and when the girls come home/ I want one of them to take my phone/ Take my phone and lose your/ Number, I don’t wanna be tempted — “Don’t Smile”
It doesn’t matter if you have your girls around you, sometimes you need to be literally barred from your phone for your own sanity. Good luck, babe!
Topics: Music, Relationships, Sabrina Carpenter
Syeda Khaula Saad