Just as fans were catching their breath from Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” video—which unofficially solidified her and Barry Keoghan as the latest ‘it-couple’ (despite their ‘on and off’ status)—the full Short n’ Sweet album has dropped, sparking a frenzy online. The verdict? A collective meltdown for all the right reasons.
hot people listen to sabrina carpenter 💋 #ShortNSweet pic.twitter.com/dWru4orYJY
— lulu (@lumartinsart) August 22, 2024
A Journey Through Love and Heartache
With 36 minutes of pop, country, and RnB, Short n’ Sweet is a relatable exploration of chaotic love lives. Over 11 tracks, Sabrina dives into themes like commitment without accountability, lust without love, exes returning, and those self-reflective late nights.
no because this is exactly what listening to #ShortNSweet felt like for the first time pic.twitter.com/cQnVOlWk81
— debby ☆ (@annasflicker) August 23, 2024
The album’s seamless flow has earned it the coveted ‘no skip’ status.
#ShortNSweet : a no skip album pic.twitter.com/cHdh8cynI7
— anna 💋 (@fvtureselves) August 22, 2024
Barry Keoghan’s Influence
Though Barry Keoghan doesn’t appear on the album, his presence is felt. In the track “Bed Chem,” Sabrina sings, “Who’s the cute boy with the white jacket and thick accent?”—a clear nod to her on-and-off beau.
“who’s the cute boy with the white jacket and the thick accent?” oh barry keoghan please don’t embarrass our sweet, beloved sabrina carpenter. she is in LOVE🥹🥹🥹 #ShortnSweet #Sabrina #SabrinaCarpenter pic.twitter.com/7FkNDZLJZy
— ♡ (@laacolee) August 23, 2024
The “Please Please Please” video already hinted at her determination not to be embarrassed by her main squeeze, and fans are keeping a close eye on Barry.
So he did, in fact, embarrass her
— 🌸 (@orchidnamebabe) August 16, 2024
Sabrina’s Shoutout to Pop Bestie Chappell Roan
Sabrina may have subtly referenced her close friend Chappell Roan in Short n’ Sweet. Both artists are rapidly rising in the pop scene, and their new albums reflect parallel themes. In “Sharpest Tool,” Sabrina sings, “Guess I’ll waste another year on wonderin’ if / If that was casual, then I’m an idiot,” which many see as a nod to Chappell’s track “Casual” from The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (2023).
two sides of the same coin WAIT #ShortNSweet pic.twitter.com/OkMNYhKeM3
— anamta⸆⸉ (@triedtruebIue) August 23, 2024
Stand Out Tracks
While “Please Please Please” and “Espresso” have been fan favorites, the other nine tracks deserve the spotlight. “Sharpest Tool” shines with its honest lyrics about relationship red flags and second-guessing, while “Coincidence” delivers hard-hitting lines that leave listeners stunned.
For those frustrated with love, “Dumb & Poetic” offers relatable lyrics, and “Slim Pickins” expresses the challenges of modern dating. “Juno” revisits themes from Sabrina’s previous hit “Nonsense,” but it’s “Lie to Girls” that steals the show, calling out romantic self-deception.
The final track, “Don’t Smile,” leaves listeners with a heavy heart, perfectly capturing the album’s mix of sass and vulnerability.
Short n’ Sweet is a blend of spicy beats and heartfelt lyrics, making it ideal for those who navigate love with humor, sass, and occasional tears.
So don’t wait—hit play and dive into Sabrina Carpenter’s latest masterpiece!
