Sabrina Carpenter: Songs About Exes Leave Them Flattered, Not Frustrated
SABRINA CARPENTER'S BLUNT TRUTH ABOUT HER SONGWRITING PROCESS: 'THEY'RE JUST AS DOWN' FOR BEING MUSICAL INSPIRATION
The lovely Sabrina Carpenter is not afraid to bare her soul, and we mean that literally! The 26-year-old songstress has always been open about her creative process, but this time she's taking it a step further. In a candid interview with CBS Mornings, Sabrina revealed that she thinks her former romantic partners are actually "pretty flattered" when she writes songs about them.
Yes, you read that right! The blonde beauty believes that even though they might be the subject of a song or two (or ten), they secretly enjoy being immortalized in music. We're not sure if this is a compliment or an insult, but hey, at least Sabrina's trying to see the bright side!
When asked about her approach to relationships and songwriting, Sabrina confessed that she's always been pretty transparent with her partners from the get-go. "I feel pretty transparent going into any of my relationships," she explained, "that I write songs and I think they're just as down for it." We wonder if this is a clever tactic to get people to open up and share their emotions or simply a way to fuel her creative juices.
But don't worry, folks; Sabrina's not going around naming names. When asked about the specific individuals who inspired certain songs on her new album, Man's Best Friend, she coyly hinted that "it's more fun for people to picture in their head than the person I picture in my head." This is definitely a diplomatic way of saying that we'll never know what really went down.
Sabrina Carpenter has had her fair share of high-profile relationships, including with heartthrob Shawn Mendes and Irish actor Barry Keoghan. As she embarks on her new musical journey, it's clear that she's more focused than ever on creating music that truly represents herself. Her last album, Short n' Sweet (2024), was described by the singer as "a more emphasized version" of her real-life self.
When speaking to Vogue magazine about her growth as an artist, Sabrina explained: "Short n' Sweet is absolutely me. There's no, like, alter ego. But it's definitely a more emphasized version of me." We're intrigued! It seems that the singer has been exploring new sounds and styles, incorporating elements from various eras into her music.
One thing's for sure – Sabrina Carpenter isn't afraid to speak her mind. During an appearance on CBS Mornings, she addressed the criticism that some might label her as too bold or even provocative in her lyrics. "I think there's this weird misconception that every artist has to check every box for everyone to like everything about them," she argued.
Sabrina also took a swipe at those who would dismiss her music as not being "for everyone." She insisted that listeners can still appreciate the authenticity of her work, even if it doesn't align with their personal tastes. As she put it: "I think that's the thing, is sometimes people hear the lyrics that are really bold or they go, 'I don't want to sing this in front of other people.' It's like it's almost too it, it, it's TMI [too much information]."
This time around, Sabrina Carpenter is making it clear that she's not about to sugarcoat her emotions just to appease the masses. Her new album, Man's Best Friend, is unapologetically raw and honest – a true reflection of her inner world.
As for those "pearl clutchers" who might be put off by Sabrina's bold lyrics, don't worry; she has a message for them too: "I think even pearl clutchers can listen to an album like that in their own solitude and find something that makes them smirk and chuckle." Well, we suppose it's true what they say – you never know until you try!
