Although it has been quite some time since Sabrina Carpenter began her music career, it’s undeniable that she truly reached her peak in the final months of 2022 and throughout 2023. Her songs, which delve into her relationships, don’t shy away from addressing specific individuals.
Just when everyone thought Sabrina was done with romantic drama following the Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo situation that inspired the iconic hit “Because I Liked a Boy,” she became entangled with Shawn Mendes after his breakup with Camila Cabello.
And that was just the beginning. Before the “Espresso” singer started dating Barry Keoghan, there were many ups and downs with Shawn—just as there were between him and Camila—making the situation between the three incredibly complex. Naturally, when fans learned that the Short n’ Sweet album was on the way, they anticipated songs about the pair, and that’s exactly what they got.
Which songs in Short n’ Sweet revolve around Camila Cabello?
The first song aimed at Camila Cabello is none other than the title track of the album, “Taste,” where Sabrina directly addresses the former Fifth Harmony member, singing, “You’re wonderin’ why half his clothes went missin’. My body’s where they’re at.”
Jenna Ortega and Sabrina Carpenter for the “Taste” music video. (Source: @jennaortega)
This lyric appears to reference the ongoing rumors that, despite not being officially back together, Shawn and Camila have been seen together multiple times in recent months. It’s evident Sabrina is commenting on their potential reconciliation, as she also sings, “He’s funny, now all his jokes hit different. Guess who he learned that from?” Given that Sabrina started dating Shawn after his split from Camila, the implication seems clear.
Another track, “Coincidence,” is more focused on Shawn than Camila, but Sabrina still touches on the actress, revealing that Shawn assured her he’d moved on from his ex, only to suddenly reconnect with her as if nothing had changed: “Damn it, she looks kinda like the girl you outgrew. Least that’s what you said (That’s what you said).”
While other songs, like “Dumb & Poetic” and “Sharpest Tool,” also reference her ex, they focus more on the personal issues between them rather than being directly linked to Camila. We’ll continue to keep you updated as the tea between these three A-list celebrities unfolds!
