First things first: there is no ‘x’ in ‘espresso’. Kudos for getting that right in this song.
Second things second: not every song that hits big is a summer jam.
Third things third: this is a definite summer jam. Silly, trifling, bordering on ridiculous, with a frivolous, semi-cheeky video to match, Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ is the sort of softly-percolating shuffler that crests easily through the sunny season, when pool, beach, sun, and surf are the only orders of the day. We so badly need that sort of escapism right now, I got out of my pajamas and sat for a couple of nonsensical espresso-themed shots while this song cast its languid spell over a hot and humid day.
I can’t relate to desperationMy ‘give a fucks’ are on vacationAnd I got this one boyAnd he won’t stop callingWhen they act this wayI know I got ’em
Too bad your ex don’t do it for yaWalked in and dream came trued it for yaSoft skin and I perfumed it for yaI know I Mountain Dew it for yaThat morning coffee, brewed it for yaOne touch and I brand newed it for ya
For those who care to know, size does matter… so keep your eye on the cup. (And relax, this isn’t a real espresso – nobody wants me on caffeine. That’s how foolish this whole thing truly is.)
Now he’s thinkin’ ’bout me every night, ohIs it that sweet? I guess soSay you can’t sleep, baby, I knowThat’s that me, espressoMove it up, down, left, right, ohSwitch it up like NintendoSay you can’t sleep, baby, I knowThat’s that me, espresso
Oh look, I’m an actor, pretending this cup of Caffein-Free Diet Coke is a super-hot Espresso. Witness the range. Marvel at the wonder. Sip carefully at this [ding-ding] steam heat.
