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Wed 3 December 2025 18:12, UK
Sabrina Carpenter has hit out at the backlash she has received for the sexual lyrics and innuendos on her latest album.
In a new interview with Variety, the star reflected on the success of 2025, which saw her release her latest studio offering, Man’s Best Friend. The album was the centre of much controversy before it was released due to the cover photo, which saw Carpenter on her hands and knees, while a faceless man pulled at her hair.
Additionally, much of the lyricism on the new album consists of double entendres, such as the hit ‘Tears’, on which Carpenter sings, “I get wet at the thought of you / Being a responsible guy / Treating me like you’re supposed to do / Tears run down my thighs.”
Reacting to the backlash, the ‘Manchild’ singer told Variety: “I think it wouldn’t matter so much if I wasn’t a childhood figure for some people.”
She added, “But I also can’t really help that. It’s not my fault that I got a job when I was 12 and you won’t let me evolve.”
Reflecting on her childhood, she also shared, “I always thought, ‘When I grow up, then I get to embrace my sexuality more. I don’t even know what that means yet!’ I don’t think they do. I wish I’d had more open conversations about all of it when I was younger, but people feel too scared to talk about it.”
Continuing unapologetically, Carpenter seemed unfazed at the stresses of such a one-sided parasocial connection. She said, “I’m just actually living my life, and you’re watching. If you don’t like it, it’s not for you. If you do like it, let’s play.”
Recently, Carpenter hit out at the White House’s use of her song ‘Juno’ to soundtrack a social media video of ICE agents. She wrote on X that the video was “evil and disgusting”
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