Sabrina Carpenter Puts Immaturity on Blast with 'Manchild'
Breakups suck, but Sabrina Carpenter’s new single Manchild flips that frustration into a power move. Dropping on June 5, 2025, via Island Records, this track isn’t just a catchy tune—it’s the rallying cry for anyone who’s ever found themselves rolling their eyes at an ex stuck in boyhood mode. Teaming up with pop heavyweight Jack Antonoff and songwriter Amy Allen, Carpenter crafts a song that’s as fun to shout along to as it is razor-sharp in its honesty.
'Manchild' serves a wild mix of synth-pop flash mixed with twangy country guitar and disco grooves. It’s the kind of genre-bending production you’d hear during a cathartic solo dance party or blasting from the stereo as you speed down the freeway, newfound freedom in tow. If you ever wanted a soundtrack for leaving immaturity in your rearview mirror, here it is.
But what really grabs you is the way Carpenter wields humor. Instead of just wallowing in heartbreak, she calls out an ex’s emotional stuntedness with playful jabs and clever lines. She isn’t just venting—she’s inviting you to laugh along and take the high road. Lines that could cut deep are delivered with a wink, making the sting go down easier and leaving listeners feeling powerful, not petty.
A Rollout Full of Surprises and Cinematic Flourishes
Sabrina didn’t just drop the song and move on. Her team went all in on the teasing and buildup. In the days before the release, the singer posted cryptic Instagram videos—one had her hitchhiking in daisy dukes, leaving everyone guessing. Then, lyrics appeared on billboards from LA to New York, like digital breadcrumbs for fans to follow. For collectors, a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl was announced, including a cheeky B-side called 'Inside of Your Head When You’ve Just Won an Argument with a Man.' Talk about taking the theme to its hilarious extreme.
And it didn’t end there. The day after the song dropped, fans organized a drive-in theater night in New York City. Picture it: cars packed with people blasting 'Manchild,' the city lights twinkling around them, the vibe perfect for anyone who’s been through a breakup and come out the other side with a sense of humor and new confidence.
‘Manchild’ fits right into Carpenter’s run of songs about self-empowerment and cutting through illusions of romance. But there’s something extra sharp here. Instead of just reflecting on old wounds, she pushes back against them with a grin, making the song feel like a crucial chapter in her evolution as an artist—and as a voice for anyone who’s wanted to laugh off a bad breakup and move on stronger.
