Remember when we were all convinced The Tortured Poets Department was gonna dive into Taylor Swift’s six-year romance with Joe Alwyn, but it turned out to be mostly about her random thing with Matty Healy?
Classic twist, right? Anyway, Sabrina Carpenter totally channeled her mom’s vibes while crafting her sixth album, Short n’ Sweet, theygossip.com reports.
Here I am thinking it was going to be for her boyfriend/actor Barry Keoghan but I was so wrong because she is bringing past situationships in this album aka Shawn Mendes.
Oh, and we do have songs that are about Barry too so no worries there!
I think most of us totally forgot about Sabrina’s little fling with Shawn Mendes. But low-key, that moment in her love life sparked some amazing tracks. Shawn, what did you do to our 4’11” queen??
Check out all the songs about Shawn Mendes on Sabrina Carpenter’s new album, Short n’ Sweet.
“Coincidence” Calls Out Shawn Mendes For Going Back At His Old Flame
The song’s lyrics dive deep into cheating, mixed emotions, and the never-ending drama of toxic relationships.
Sabrina Carpenter has a gut feeling that her partner is getting back in touch with an ex, who keeps popping up in ways that raise red flags.
Even though there are promises to move forward, her partner keeps slipping back into old habits, resulting in a web of lies.
The chorus takes a sarcastic jab at the “coincidences” surrounding these betrayals, showcasing Sabrina’s annoyance and emotional weariness with the whole situation.
The song captures the pain of betrayal, the struggle of dealing with someone who can’t let go of their past, and the draining experience of being in a relationship filled with deceit and suspicious “coincidences.”
The sarcastic tone carries a mix of hurt and frustration, but also a sense of giving up as Sabrina sees through the facade.
It’s hard to believe it’s just a “coincidence” that this track reminds you of Shawmila’s epic Coachella reunion.
In the fifth song of the album, Sabrina sings, “Your car drove itself from L.A. to her thighs / Palm Springs looks nice, but who’s playin’ sides?” And yeah, Coachella Valley is part of Greater Palm Springs.
Then she adds, “Damn it, she looks kinda like the girl you outgrew. Least that’s what you said.”
In the chorus, she takes another jab at Mendes: “What a coincidence / Ooh, wow, you just broke up again / What a coincidence.”
Poor Shawn. But honestly, this woman is a total savage genius, and I’ll be playing this whole album on repeat.
Dumb & Poetic
The track totally calls out someone who tries to flex their smarts and sensitivity but is actually just a hot mess.
Sabrina Carpenter points out how this person hides behind cheesy self-help quotes and fake deep vibes, all while dodging real talk and adulting.
The chorus hits hard, saying that just because you act tough or talk like a dude doesn’t mean you’re grown or responsible.
It’s a savage roast of their fake persona, showing off their emotional immaturity and how they always stir up drama in relationships.
Overall, it’s a witty and biting commentary on being fake and the struggles of toxic masculinity.
This is the ultimate roast of Shawn Mendes, and I’m shook. We all know Shawn as that chill dude who’s super secure in his masculinity, totally into Camila Cabello, and always on that self-improvement grind.
But honestly, Sabrina is gonna have a field day with him since she’s got a totally different vibe and isn’t scared to call out guys on their nonsense.
Sabrina also points out how this guy is “so sad” and into meditation and mushrooms. Like, duh, Shawn gets super sad whenever he and Camila break up.
Plus, he had a rough time after canceling his Wonder tour in 2022 for mental health stuff. And let’s be real, he can’t go a single interview without talking about his love for meditation.
In the song, Sabrina says, “The mushrooms aren’t changing your life.” Just last week, Shawn admitted he’s been trying out mushrooms.
And then she hits us with, “You’re so empathetic, you’d make a great wife,” which is just wild. Like, what?
Taste is about Shwamilla
Honestly, I think it’s totally a vibe. Sabrina’s got this line in the chorus that goes, “I heard you’re back together and if that’s true / You’ll just have to taste me when he’s kissin’ you / If you want forever, I bet you do / Just know you’ll taste me too.”
It feels like she’s throwing shade at the whole Shawmila saga and how intense that was.
And then there is that part part about this dude’s humor that’s kinda spicy. “He’s funny, now all his jokes hit different / Guess who he learned that from,” Sabrina’s flexing hard.
I mean, I love Shawn, but let’s be real, he’s not exactly the king of comedy. He’s more about that serious vibe, which Sabrina totally calls him out on in “Dumb & Poetic.”
Sabrina even drops, “Yeah, I know I’ve been known to share” in the track, which had me cracking up. It’s like she’s low-key admitting that her love triangle with Shawn and Camila was kinda like her drama with Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo
Sharpest Tool
The track dives deep into what Sabrina presents as resentment towards Mendes in this case.
The way she portrays is their relationship was one-sided, meaning all the effort to keep it up and running was coming from her and not Shawn!!
Carpenter portrays her lover in the song as someone who would always dodge real talk and be very reserved in showing his feelings.
Her partner is always distracted, avoids deep convos, and throws out mixed signals, making her feel guilty and unsure.
Even with all the red flags and unanswered questions, they “never talk about it,” which just builds up all this unresolved tension and hurt.
The lyrics really show Carpenter’s struggle of being left in the dark, feeling played, and ultimately ghosted without any closure.
The chorus calls out the partner’s shady vibes and lack of responsibility, leaving Carpenter feeling totally used and unappreciated.
Overall, the song perfectly captures the struggle of dealing with a relationship that’s all about miscommunication and no clarity.
If you need me for anything else I’ll be in the corner streaming Short n’Sweet, I have found myself new anthems for the year!!
