Pop powerhouse Sabrina Carpenter has once again seized the global spotlight with her latest single, “Manchild,” released on June 5th, immediately setting the internet ablaze.
The rollout for “Manchild” was a masterclass in building anticipation, starting with a cryptic teaser video featuring Carpenter hitchhiking in daisy dukes, ending with a telling “oh boy.” This was quickly followed by provocative billboards featuring lines like “Hey Men!” and “I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them,” hinting at a direct and playful call-out.
She revealed on Instagram that she wrote “Manchild” on a “random Tuesday” shortly after finishing her Grammy-winning album Short n’ Sweet, describing it as “the song embodiment of a loving eye roll” and a soundtrack for “the very confusing and fun young adult years of life.” She concluded her post with a cheeky “thank you men for testing me!!”
Despite the playful generalisation, fans couldn’t help but draw connections to the timeline of her relationship with Keoghan, especially given the song’s release almost exactly one year after “Please Please Please,” which famously starred Keoghan in its music video.
As “Manchild” rapidly climbs the charts, propelled by its infectious pop-disco-synth-pop sound and relatable theme, it’s clear Sabrina Carpenter has another summer anthem on her hands.
“Manchild” has already rocketed to the #1 spot on the US iTunes chart, just hours after its release, becoming her first song to achieve this and signaling another major hit for the pop sensation.