It’s been a little over a year since Sabrina Carpenter dropped her album “Short n’ Sweet,” and now there’s a new buzz around her name with her latest album, “Man’s Best Friend,” being released on Friday.

The main album cover, which reveals Carpenter on her knees holding a man’s leg while he pulls her hair, received a lot of controversy leading up to the drop. Many people on social media thought the cover was inappropriate and degrading towards women.

This album felt like a crossover between “Short n’ Sweet” and her 2022 album, “emails i can’t send.” “Man’s Best Friend” includes sexual references and maneater woman vibes while also exhibiting hopelessly confused woman in a terrible relationship. It features 12 songs and is about 40 minutes long, so let’s break it down track by track.

Manchild

The lead single, “Manchild,” was released on June 5. Carpenter sounds like a boss babe who’s still sensitive inside. She’s heard belittling a man throughout the song while still sounding hurt at times, not understanding why this guy won’t leave her alone.

Tears

Carpenter explains her desires from a man, which include taking initiative, responsibility, communication and respect. She goes on to say this type of stuff, the bare minimum, arouses her, so she’s already starting off the album with subtle sexual innuendos, which is on theme with her last album.

My Man on Willpower

“My Man on Willpower” is a rollercoaster of emotions for Carpenter as she describes a guy being all about her one day and then completely different the next. She says, “My slutty pajamas not tempting him in the least / What in the f*cked up romantic, dark comedy is this nightmare lately?” She goes on to explain how he is busy trying to find his life’s purpose, but she doesn’t understand what’s changed.

Sugar Talking

“Actions speak louder than words” is the immediate vibe from this song. In “Sugar Talking,” Carpenter is dealing with a sweet talker who can’t seem to follow through on what he says. Although, at times it seems like he tries to buy her love as she says, “Save your money and stop makin’ me cry.”

We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night

Dealing with an even bigger emotional rollercoaster, Carpenter explains a never-ending cycle of love, arguments and make-up sex. When she feels ready to “pull the plug,” she somehow gets sucked back into thinking the relationship is a good one, but deep down she knows the toxic cycle will continue with him.

Nobody’s Son

The same ol’ sob story: a guy tells Carpenter they should take a break because he needs to grow emotionally. She explains this as a familiar feeling and scolds herself for thinking this guy would be any different from ones before. She’s left in another failed situation, while her friends seem to be in their lover girl era. Carpenter also throws jabs at said guy’s parents, blaming them for the way their son is, which can similarly be tied to how she blatantly blames the guy’s mother in “Manchild.”

Never Getting Laid

The trust issues are very present in “Never Getting Laid,” as it appears Carpenter is dealing with a cheater and she’s worried about what he’s really thinking about. She switches between wishing the guy well and absolute hell.

When Did You Get Hot?

It took until the eighth song for Carpenter to be openly explicit about her sex life. Carpenter’s lyrics in “When Did You Get Hot” are extremely blunt compared to other sexual references in songs throughout the album. Long story short, she hasn’t had any action in a minute, is ready to get back in the game and has the hots for an old acquaintance.

Go Go Juice

Day drinking to cure a heartache is a dangerous game Carpenter is playing, and she acknowledges no one is safe during this time. She talks about calling up her exes and it seems like she mentions her most recent one, Barry Keoghan, as she sings, “the one that rhymes with ‘villain.’”

Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry

Plot twist — Carpenter is the villain in this song. She does as she pleases and treats the guy like crap, so much so that his own mother hints to him that she’s going to be an absolute nightmare. “Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry” has a slower beat, and Carpenter’s vocals sound so effortlessly soft that you almost forget she’s the bad guy here.

House Tour

Another very sexual song with many double entendres. The entire chorus is pretty much straight to the point, but a few other references in the song include “Got some Chips Ahoy if you’re hungry, hungry” and “I just want you to come inside / But never enter through the back door.”

Goodbye

The closing song suggests that Carpenter has moved on and is done with this guy for good. She says this was his decision and his fault, so there’s no reason for him to be upset. She goes on to say he’ll regret his choice, but it’ll be too late when he tries to come crawling back. Carpenter says goodbye in different languages and multiple versions of it throughout the song to finish off the album.

Overall, this album had the right amount of spice and serious emotional drainage. “Man’s Best Friend” is witty, steamy and gut wrenching all at the same time. In today’s dating scene, these songs feel all too relatable, and Carpenter was able to put an experience many young women can resonate with into words.