On Aug. 29, 2025, world-famous pop phenomenon Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album titled “Man’s Best Friend.” As a Sabrina Carpenter fan and loyal listener since the first time I watched “Girl Meets World” on Disney Channel in fourth grade, the anticipated release of this album kept me awake until midnight waiting for it to drop. As a dedicated fan, I believe that my input for the top five best songs on the album is reliable and worth reading.
#1 – Manchild
The album consists of 12 tracks, starting off with what some call the song of the summer, “Manchild.” It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sets the tone for the album’s feminist edge. Personally, this is my favorite song on the album. As basic as it may sound, the song represents the common feeling of a woman having to deal with an immature man, but being attracted to him regardless. This makes the song a fan favorite due to its well-written lyrics and catchy beat.
#2 – Tears
The second track, titled “Tears,” is the second most played on the album, with 43 million streams on Spotify in the album’s first week. While some lyrics of this song may appear controversial, it is currently one of the top trending tracks on both Instagram and TikTok, and this track can repeatedly be seen in my Apple Music listening history.
#3 – My Man On Willpower
“My Man on Willpower,” the third track on the album, discusses the feeling of a partner who is no longer as obsessed with her as they once were. While it is not the album’s strongest cut musically, I believe the chorus saves the song’s anti-climactic verses with its lyrics that are relatable, particularly to high school students in today’s age of “soft breakups.”
#4 – Sugar Talking
Another popular track on the album is “Sugar Talking,” one of my favorites because it discusses rejecting superficial charm in favor of authenticity. After hearing the lyrics “You filled my whole apartment with flowers that die; the first to open up your wallet, but the last one to flag, a heart only breaks so many times,” this song quickly climbed my ranking.
#5 – When Did You Get Hot?
The fifth place spot in my ranking would go to “When Did You Get Hot?” because its indifferent tone yet amazing lyrics make it a song that any listener can interpret in their own way. The song tells a story about seeing a former boyfriend or girlfriend who has become much more physically attractive. Lines such as “I think I would remember if you had all that face,” and “You were an ugly kid, but you’re a sexy man,” are direct and leave no question about Carpenter’s intent with the lyrics.
The remaining six songs that did not make my top five cut were “We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night,” “Nobody’s Son,” “Go Go Juice,” “Don’t Worry I’ll Make You Worry,” “House Tour,” and “Goodbye.” Overall, I would give this album a nine out of ten and rank it third out of Carpenter’s seven albums. This album’s release was definitely the highlight of my week, and I would highly recommend giving it a listen.
