Sabrina Carpenter is back with another pop banger. Following the success of her hit song "Espresso," fans are eagerly awaiting the second single from her upcoming sixth studio album.
The song was officially released on June 6 and comes with a music video starring her boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan.
Early fan response to the song was overwhelming, with the "Carpenters" declaring that she was using the song to "save pop music." But what do the lyrics really mean?
"Please please please please" means
The lyrics, written by Carpenter, Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff, appear to refer to falling in love with someone who can't make good decisions. The song's music video solidifies this theory, as it tells the story of two characters (played by Carpenter and Keoghan) whose romance blossoms after the two are released from prison.
The lyrics also explore the desire to protect a relationship that not everyone approves of. "I know I have good judgment, I know I have good taste," Carpenter sings. "I assure them you are different and everyone makes mistakes."
Fans also speculated that the song was about Keoghan due to the lyrics "I heard you were an actor" and because of his role in the music video.
Lyrics to "Please Please Please Please"
I know I have good judgment, I know I have good taste
It's funny and ironic. I'm the only one who feels this way.
I assure them you are different and everyone makes mistakes
but just don't
I heard you're an actor, so act like a stand-up comedian.
Whatever devil you have inside, don't let it come out tonight
I tell them it's just your culture but everyone rolls their eyes
Yes I know
all i ask is baby
Please, please, please
Don't prove me right
Please, please, please
Don't make me cry when I'm just putting on my makeup
Heartbreak is one thing, my ego is another
I beg you, don't embarrass me, asshole
Please, please, please
Okay, I got a fun idea, baby, maybe just stay inside
I know you're craving fresh air, but ceiling fans are so nice (awesome, right?)
If no one knew you and I were together, we could live happily
I'm just joking, but really (sort of), really, really
Please, please, please (please don't prove me right)
Don't prove me right
And please, please, please
Don't make me cry when I'm just putting on my makeup
Heartbreak is one thing (Heartbreak is one thing), my ego is another (Ego is another)
I beg you, don't embarrass me, asshole
Please, please, please
If you want to act stupid, don't do it in front of me.
If you don't want to cry listening to my music
Don't make me hate you too much
Please, please, please (please)
Please, please, please (please)
Please (please) please (please)
