Released: 2024
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ dives into the intoxicating feeling of being desired. It’s about knowing you have someone hooked on you, just like caffeine. The ‘espresso’ is a metaphor for the impact she has on this person, keeping them up all night thinking about her.
The song opens with Carpenter saying, ‘Now he’s thinkin’ ’bout me every night, oh.’ She’s aware of her influence and how she’s on his mind constantly. She compares this to espresso, a strong coffee that keeps you awake. The playful ‘switch it up like Nintendo’ line adds a fun, youthful vibe, hinting at unpredictability and excitement.
Carpenter’s self-confidence shines through lines like, ‘I can’t relate to desperation, My ‘give-a-fucks’ are on vacation.’ She’s not desperate for attention; instead, she’s in control. She describes how one boy can’t stop calling her, showcasing her allure. The verse ends with ‘That’s that me espresso,’ reinforcing her captivating presence.
In the second verse, she contrasts herself with an ex, saying, ‘Too bad your ex don’t do it for ya.’ She then lists all the things she does that make her irresistible. The repetition of ‘I know I Mountain Dew it for ya’ and ‘That morning coffee, brewed it for ya’ emphasizes her efforts to keep the relationship exciting and fresh.
Throughout the song, the recurring chorus ‘Say you can’t sleep, baby, I know, That’s that me espresso’ highlights her effect on this person. The line ‘Switch it up like Nintendo’ returns, adding to the playful and unpredictable nature of their relationship. Carpenter’s confidence and charm are evident, making the song a fun and catchy anthem about being irresistible.
