Sabrina Carpenter released the deluxe version of her Grammy-winning album, "Short n' Sweet," on Valentine's Day, featuring the emotionally layered track "Bad Reviews." This song explores the challenges of love, referencing her ex-boyfriend Barry Keoghan with hints of her personal struggles. Co-written with Jack Antonoff, it serves as a continuation of her earlier single, "Please Please Please," as Carpenter reflects on ignoring friends' advice about red flags in her relationship. Despite acknowledging the warnings, she grapples with her feelings, making clear the complexity and bittersweet nature of love and attachment.
Lyrically, “Bad Reviews” feels like a sequel to her hit single “Please Please Please,” reflecting Carpenter’s willingness to ignore warning signs for love.
On the wistful country-inspired ditty, Carpenter admits that her lover has major red flags and “bad reviews,” yet she actively opts to ignore them.
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