Manchild: Did Sabrina Carpenter Take Dig at Ex Barry Keoghan By Releasing New Track? Grammy-Winner Explains

Sabrina Carpenter recently debuted a new tune, titled “Manchild.” This hit track by the Grammy-winning artist is creating quite a buzz, with many listeners suspecting that the lyrics may be aimed at her former boyfriend, Barry Keoghan. Additionally, speculation has arisen about whether or not the song was inspired by him due to other factors.

This theory emerged since the musician launched it a year following her popular song “Please Please Please,” where her ex-partner was involved.

Nevertheless, despite the rumors, Carpenter disclosed the actual motivation for creating Manchild. Moreover, she mentioned that she penned the song’s lyrics with Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff on an ordinary Tuesday, just following the release of her Short n’Sweet album.

Sabrina Carpenter’s inspiration behind composing Manchild

On her Instagram, Sabrina Carpenter expressed that the new track holds special significance as it reminds her of her carefree, youthful days as an adult.

In a candid explanation about his creative process, Manchild, the artist, shared that “Tuesday turned out to be the most unexpectedly fantastic day in my life.

She also mentioned, “Reflecting on that brings up the vivid mental movie of my perplexing yet exciting teenage years, reminiscent of a heartfelt sigh turned into a tune and an endless summer journey.

Before concluding her message and expressing appreciation towards her fans for enjoying her music, she continued by acknowledging thanks to men for providing “feedback” or “evaluation.

Fans react to Sabrina Carpenter’s Manchild

In the midst of rumors suggesting that Sabrina’s latest song might be a subtle jab at her ex-boyfriend, Barry Keoghan, enthusiasts took to social media to express their thoughts. One user humorously commented, “Sabrina is writing better diss tracks than most rappers, lol.

Another fan wrote in the comments of Sabrina’s post, “Song of the summer.” 

In the song’s words, I find myself expressing, “Am I foolish or just taking my time? Could it be without purpose, but I have a sweeter term in mind.

The singer continues with the lyrics, “Boy, why do you keep coming to me for help? / Oh, my life is a mess, can’t you leave an innocent person alone? / I’ve never heard of self-reliance / It seems like only half your mind is functioning / Boy, why do you always come to me, taking all my love away?

Manchild is available to stream across various music platforms.

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2025-06-06 16:07