Espresso

Album

Short n' Sweet

Label

Island Records

Genre

Funk

Composer(s)

Sabrina Carpenter;Amy Allen;Julian Bunetta;Steph Jones

Entered Chart

Apr 27, 2024

Peak Date

Jun 22, 2024

Released

April 12, 2024

Recorded

2023 Studio Flow Studios (Chailland, France) The Perch (Calabasas, California) The Nest (Nashville,

"Espresso" is a song about Sabrina Carpenter's boyfriend and how she changed his life. Yeah, its got the usual gushing about a new beau, but Sabrina Carpenter throws in a delightfully odd metaphor: that this fella's got her on the brain like a triple shot of espresso. Apparently, the guy can't sleep a wink, his mind buzzing with thoughts of his new girlfriend. Carpenter is clearly tickled pink on this track. The lyrics practically brag about how this lucky dude just walked in and made her dreams come true. (Though a slight dig at his ex, who apparently wasn't quite cutting the mustard, is snuck in there for good measure.) Too bad your ex don't do it for ya Walked in and dream-came-trued it for ya Carpenter throws in another caffeinated reference, comparing herself to a can of Mountain Dew (one hopes it's the sugary kind for this love story). Soft skin and I perfumed it for ya I know I Mountain Dew it for ya The overall vibe is pure cotton candy – she knows he's head over heels, and she finds it absolutely adorable. Laughter, shared moments, lives intertwined – it's all there. Ariana Grande might have claimed she needed coffee to stay awake for a marathon love session in her 2020 hit "34+35," but on "Espresso" Carpenter ups the ante. She declares herself the coffee – the irresistible jolt that'll keep any potential lover wide-eyed and wired with anticipation. Carpenter wrote the frothy disco-pop tune with Amy Allen (whom she co-wrote "Feather" with), and her "Nonsense" collaborators Steph Jones and writer/producer Julian Bunetta. Inspired by a surge of creative energy while in France, the song began to take shape. "This was one of those times in my life where it was just like, I just thought I was the s--t in the moment," Carpenter told Apple Music. "And I think you don't always feel that way, so you kind of have to capture those moments that you do because that's how you find those little..." "For me, equating it to caffeine and that addiction was really fun and I definitely have a caffeine addiction as it is," she added. "So it really ends up being a full circle for me." The accompanying music video, directed by Dave Meyers (whose resumé boasts the likes of Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, and Harry Styles), takes a rather unexpected turn. It opens with Carpenter, our caffeinated temptress, in full-on beach bunny mode, pulling off a cheeky heist – swiping a wallet and commandeering a motorboat! But fear not, fans of wholesome entertainment, for justice prevails. "The song is kind of about seeing femininity as your super power, and embracing the confidence of being that b—-," Carpenter told Vogue. "Since the day I heard the song, I saw a beach atmosphere - and more specifically this kind of old school [and] modern environment. [I wanted to capture] the playfulness that I like to use throughout all of my videos. I also just wanted a pool car, to be frank." An espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage that is brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans. The result is a small, strong shot of coffee with a rich flavor and a layer of crema on top. Here are some songs that talk about an espresso either literally or as a metaphor: 1963 "Sugar Shack" by The Fireballs ("Espresso coffee tastes mighty good. That's not the reason why I've got to get back to that sugar shack.") 2008 "Love is The Key" by Girls Aloud ("You're more an Espresso shot. Life and soul of the party.") 2011 "Discoverer" by R.E.M. ("Remember the vodka-espresso night of discovery? Remember that. Laughing Discovery Oh how I look back and reflect.") 2014 "Word Crimes" by Weird Al Yankovic ("No "x" in "espresso" Your participle's danglin' But I don't want your drama. If you really wanna. Leave out that Oxford comma.") 2019 "Details" by Billy Currington ("Iced mocha latte, one shot espresso. That you stir with your left hand.") 2022 "Middle Of The Ocean" by Drake ("The first martini is an espresso. Chill shot glasses with prosecco.")

Now he's thinkin' 'bout me every night, oh
Is it that sweet? I guess so
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso
Move it up, down, left, right, oh
Switch it up like Nintendo
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso

I can't relate to desperation
My "give a fucks" are on vacation
And I got this one boy and he won't stop calling
When they act this way, I know I got 'em

Too bad your ex don't do it for ya
Walked in and dream-came-trued it for ya
Soft skin and I perfumed it for ya (yes)
I know I Mountain Dew it for ya (yes)
That morning coffee, brewed it for ya (yes)
One touch and I brand-newed it for ya

Now he's thinkin' 'bout me every night, oh
Is it that sweet? I guess so
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso
Move it up, down, left, right, oh
Switch it up like Nintendo
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso

Holy shit
Is it that sweet? I guess so

I'm working late 'cause I'm a singer
Oh, he looks so cute wrapped 'round my finger
My twisted humor make him laugh so often
My honeybee, come and get this pollen

Too bad your ex don't do it for ya
Walked in and dream-came-trued it for ya
Soft skin and I perfumed it for ya (yes)
I know I Mountain Dew it for ya (yes)
That morning coffee, brewed it for ya (yes)
One touch and I brand-newed it for ya (stupid)

Now he's thinkin' 'bout me every night, oh
Is it that sweet? I guess so
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso
Move it up, down, left, right, oh
Switch it up like Nintendo
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso (yes)
Thinkin' 'bout me every night, oh
Is it that sweet? I guess so (yes)
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso (yes)
Move it up, down, left, right, oh
Switch it up like Nintendo (yes)
Say you can't sleep, baby, I know
That's that me, espresso

Is it that sweet? I guess so
Mm, that's that me, espresso