Sabrina Carpenter has just dropped her highly anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ solidifying her place in every playlist. As tabloids rush to review the long-awaited record, which marks Carpenter's second release with Island Records, the buzz intensifies more leaning on the wordplay done by the star. The album was preceded by two successful singles, ‘Espresso’ and ‘Please Please Please,’ both of which topped the Billboard 200 and helped boost Carpenter's commercial success. Now, with the album's release, fans are in a frenzy over the artist's bold exploration of her sexuality on the record.

Among the 12 tracks on Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ the ninth track, ‘Slim Pickins,’ is particularly gaining attention. The song has fans divulge endless praise due to its explicit exploration of Carpenter’s gayness, especially with an outro like, “And since the Lord forgot my gay awakening/Then I'll just be here in the kitchen…”. Carpenter had previously described the album to Variety as the “hot older sister” of ‘Emails I Can’t Send,’ where she embraces a “full-fledged adult” persona. 

With her bold and coded lyrics, fans are finally getting a glimpse of what she had been hinting at. The song serves as a personal expression of Carpenter’s frustrations, laced with a touch of humor. She employs a distinct country motif to highlight the theme, guiding listeners through her love life and ultimately lamenting her destined loneliness. Known for her clever wordplay and unforgettable one-liners, Carpenter’s outro on this track has fans speculating. 

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Fans consequently have found themselves at odds with one siding it reflects her own “gay awakening”, while the other is convinced that it serves as a love letter to all those whose romantic destinies have been marred by unfulfilled desires, prompting them to explore new perspectives.

From causing a Coachella meltdown with her set to confidently topping the Billboard charts alongside her peers, Sabrina Carpenter has declared 2024 a year of musical greatness—and it is evident. Despite numerous highlights for the pop star this year, the “gay awakening” is gaining particular momentum due to one main factor: its absence. Nevertheless, it is clear that her message has been heard and widely celebrated.

Carpenter's clever lyrics have resonated deeply with fans, who cannot help but praise her for the authenticity she has displayed.

Though the oversight might initially have seemed like Carpenter’s admission of an awakening, fans quickly decoded her clever wordplay. While many have found it poetic, what is clear is that she has won over fans of all orientations. Even if her own awakening has not occurred, her name is now firmly in everyone’s mind.

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