Full Song Details
| Field | Info |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Manchild |
| Artist | Sabrina Carpenter |
| B‑Side | Inside of Your Head When You’ve Just Won an Argument |
| Written by | Sabrina Carpenter, Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff |
| Produced by | Sabrina Carpenter, Jack Antonoff |
| Release Date | June 5, 2025 |
| Label | Island Records |
| Genre | 3:56-minute studio track |
| Duration | 3:56 minute studio track |
“Manchild” Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh, boy
[Verse 1]
You said your phone was broken, just forgot to charge it
Whole outfit you’re wearing, God, I hope it’s ironic
Did you just say you’re finished? Didn’t know we started
It’s all just so familiar, baby, what do you call it?
[Pre-Chorus]
Stupid
Or is it slow?
Maybe it’s useless
But there’s a cuter word for it, I know
[Chorus]
Man-child
Why you always come a-runnin’ to me?
Fuck my life
Won’t you let an innocent woman be?
Never heard of self-care
Half your brain just ain’t there
Man-child
Why you always come a-runnin’, takin’ all my lovin’ from me?
[Verse 2]
Why so sexy if so dumb?
And how survive the Earth so long?
If I’m not there, it won’t get done
I choose to blame your mom
[Chorus]
Man-child
Why you always come a-runnin’ to me?
Fuck my life
Won’t you let an innocent woman be?
Never heard of self-care
Half your brain just ain’t there
Man-child
Why you always come a-runnin’, takin’ all my lovin’ from me?
[Bridge]
Oh, I like my boys playing hard to get
And I like my men all incompetent
And I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them
Amen, hey, men
Oh, I like my boys playing hard to get (Play hard to get)
And I like my men all incompetent (Incompetent)
And I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them (Not choosing them)
Amen (Amen), hey, men (Hey, men)
[Chorus & Outro]
Man-child
Why you always come a-runnin’ to me? (Always come a-runnin’ to me)
Fuck my life
Won’t you let an innocent woman be? (Amen)
Oh, I like my boys playing hard to get (Play hard to get)
And I like my men all incompetent (Incompetent)
And I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them (Not choosing them)
Amen (Amen), hey, men (Hey, men)
Meaning & Interpretation
At its core, “Manchild” humorously shines a spotlight on immature—but charming—romantic interests, capturing that exasperating but familiar frustration. Sabrina characterizes it as a “loving eye‑roll,” a summer‑road‑trip‑ready anthem for anyone who’s loved someone who doesn’t quite get it Though speculated to reference her ex‑boyfriend Barry Keoghan, Sabrina clarified it’s not about any single person, but rather a broader reflection on youthful chaos
About the Song
“Manchild” is Sabrina Carpenter’s infectious country‑influenced pop‑synth summer anthem. Co-written with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, and produced by Carpenter and Antonoff, the song released on June 5, 2025 via Island Records Its cheeky lyrics humorously spotlight immature, attractive men—“man‑children”—wrapped in disco-bounce and sunlit melodies. The colorful desert-set music video dropped June 6, starring Sabrina hitchhiking past pig-baths and quirky vehicles—earning comparisons to Tarantino energy meets Dolly Parton charm
🎬 Official Music Video
FAQs (People Also Ask)
1. Who wrote the “Manchild” lyrics?
It was written by Sabrina Carpenter in collaboration with songwriters Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff
2. What is “Manchild” about?
It’s a witty take on immature men—those so-called “man‑children”—wrapped in fun, uptempo synth‑pop, delivered as a playful critique .
3. Is “Manchild” about Barry Keoghan?
Fans suspected it might reference her ex, Barry Keoghan, but Sabrina said it’s not about one person; it’s a collective reflection on her experiences .
4. Who produced “Manchild”?
The track was produced by Jack Antonoff and Sabrina Carpenter herself
5. When and where did she first perform “Manchild”?
“Manchild” debuted live at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on June 6, 2025
Trivia & Fun Facts
- The song dropped digitally on June 5, followed by a 7-inch vinyl release sporting a cheeky B-side
- Marketing included roadside billboards featuring lyrics like “Hey men!” and “Amen”—all teasing the song’s playful tone
- The music video is a quirky, Tarantino-meets-Dolly Parton styled road trip through the desert, featuring incompetent men and absurd props like wine in a straw glass, pig‑baths, and a grocery‑cart‑motorcycle mashup
- Sabrina’s Summer 2025 live setlist includes “Manchild” right alongside her award-winning “Short n’ Sweet” era hits
🎧 Official Streaming Platforms
🎧 Listen on Spotify
Stream it here on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/42UBPzRMh5yyz0EDPr6fr1 youtube.com+15open.spotify.com+15music.apple.com+15
🎧 Stream on Apple Music
Available to stream or download on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/song/manchild/1818103445 music.apple.com
🎧 Play on SoundCloud
Free streaming is available on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/sabrinacarpenter/manchild pitchfork.com+12soundcloud.com+12sabrinacarpenter.lnk.to+12
🔗 Universal Service Link
Choose your preferred service—Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, etc.:
https://sabrinacarpenter.lnk.to/Manchild soundcloud.com+8sabrinacarpenter.lnk.to+8youtube.com+8
Bonus Trackers & Stats:
- The song reached #1 on Spotify’s global and U.S. charts with over 8 million streams youtube.com+14hitsdailydouble.com+14allure.com+14.
Enjoy “Manchild” on your favorite platform—and crank it up!
Credits
Original song by Sabrina Carpenter. Co-written with Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff. Produced by Sabrina Carpenter and Jack Antonoff. Released under Island Records.
