Sabrina Carpenter – Tears

“Tears” is the bold second single from Sabrina Carpenter’s album Man’s Best Friend (Aug 29, 2025). Blending disco-pop grooves with cheeky, sexually confident lyrics, the song flips traditional romance by making everyday responsibility a turn-on. Its music video, directed by Bardia Zeinali, is a theatrical horror-comedy inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring Colman Domingo in extravagant drag. Celebrated for its camp, humor, and empowerment, “Tears” shows Carpenter embracing daring artistry, cementing her place as one of pop’s most fearless storytellers.

Release Date: August 29, 2025
Album: Man’s Best Friend
Genre: Disco-pop with retro influences (Donna Summer, Baccara)
Writers/Producers: Sabrina Carpenter, John Ryan, Amy Allen
Lyrics Theme:
Everyday responsibility as sex appeal (dishes, furniture, kindness).
Witty, humorous eroticism: turning emotional maturity into desire.
Music Video:
Directed by Bardia Zeinali.
Inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Features Colman Domingo in multiple drag personas.
Dark comedy twist: Sabrina kills her resurrected ex with a stiletto heel.
Reception:
Critics call it her “horniest” and funniest track yet.
Praised for fearless storytelling, camp visuals, and subversive lyrics.
Impact:
Marks a new mature chapter in Sabrina’s artistry.
Celebrated by queer communities for its drag representation and theatrical homage.
Reinforces her signature mix of humor, darkness, and glam-pop.

Sabrina Carpenter – Tears

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