Sabrina Carpenter’s new single “Espresso” has quickly brewed a storm on the music scene, claiming the title of potential song of the summer after its release on April 12. Within just two weeks, the track soared to No. 1 on Spotify’s global charts, underscoring its massive appeal.
The song, paired with a visually captivating music video directed by Dave Meyers, debuted just in time for Carpenter’s performance at Coachella. This strategic release helped the video amass over 14 million views on YouTube, while the track itself peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, briefly overtaken by a new release from Taylor Swift.
“Espresso” is a clever blend of pop and playful innuendos, as evident in lyrics like “I know I Mountain Dew it for ya” and “My honeybee, come and get this pollen”—the latter potentially nodding to Carpenter’s relationship with actor Barry Keoghan, who supported her at Coachella.
The song’s catchy lyrics have not only dominated charts but also become viral sensations on social media. A TikTok video by @Lifeby_tatiana, humorously highlighting an “addiction” to the song’s catchy phrases, particularly “I’m working late, ’cause I’m a singer,” has captured Carpenter’s own acknowledgment and further fueled the song’s popularity.
As “Espresso” continues to energize both old fans and new listeners, it cements itself as a cultural and musical hit, with no signs of slowing down in the industry’s fast-paced rhythm.
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