“Stupid, slow, useless — but there’s a cuter word for it, I know.”
Sabrina Carpenter is officially back to dominate the charts — and the conversation — with her brand-new single, “Manchild,” released Thursday night (June 5). The track marks the beginning of what fans are calling “Summer 2.0” for the pop sensation, following her previous wave of viral hits like “Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” and “Taste.”
A Sassy Anthem for the Season
“Manchild” is a cheeky, pointed track that playfully dissects the immaturity of a certain kind of man — all wrapped in Carpenter’s signature blend of charm, wit, and pop perfection. The song calls out an underachieving partner with lyrics that are both cutting and catchy, showing off Sabrina’s sharp pen and irresistible delivery.
The pop star first teased the track with a clever marketing stunt, posting billboards along Interstate 69 that read phrases like “Hey men!” and “I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them.” On Tuesday, she confirmed the release with a bold Instagram caption:
“This one’s about you!!”
Visuals Incoming
Carpenter also revealed that a music video for “Manchild” will premiere Friday at 10 a.m. ET. A teaser clip features her falling out of a speeding car on a dusty road — presumably pushed by a careless male driver — accompanied by the biting tagline:
“STUPID, SLOW, USELESS — BUT THERE’S A CUTER WORD FOR IT, I KNOW.”
Another Chapter in a Record-Breaking Run
“Manchild” follows February’s deluxe edition of Short n’ Sweet, which added tracks like “15 Minutes,” “Couldn’t Make It Any Harder,” “Busy Woman,” and “Bad Reviews.” The original album, released last August, was a breakout moment for Carpenter, spending four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and earning widespread critical acclaim.
Since then, she’s been on the road for her Short n’ Sweet Arena Tour, which launched in September with a North American leg. This spring, the tour went international with a series of European dates. Carpenter is set to return to the stage in July with two highly anticipated performances at London’s Hyde Park.
Stream “Manchild” Now
The track is now available on all major streaming platforms. Whether you’re blasting it in the car or adding it to your summer playlist, “Manchild” is a fiery reminder that Sabrina Carpenter isn’t just riding the pop wave — she’s leading it.
