It’s times like these, wish I had a time machine
So I could see what you did October 13th
At 10:15, were you really asleep?
Were you lyin’ to me and the family?
There’s no “us” in us when I’m lackin’ trust
You wanna discuss, ugh, you disgust me
Don’t make me cuss you out, why’d you let me down?
Don’t say sorry now
And thanks to you, I, I can’t love right
I get nice guys and villainize them
Read their texts like they’re havin’ sex right now
Scared I’ll find out that it’s true
And if I do, then I blame you
For every worst that I assume
When I’m forty-five, someone calls me their wife
And he fucks our lives in one selfish night
Don’t think I’ll find forgiveness as fast as mom did
And God, I love you, but you’re such a dipshit
Please fuckin’ fix this
‘Cause you were all I looked up to
Now I can’t even look at you
(You too)
I mean, as they say in Chicago
“He had it comin'”
Unraveling Betrayal and Vulnerability
“emails i can’t send” by Sabrina Carpenter is a raw exploration of heartbreak, trust, and the lasting scars of betrayal. The lyrics vividly capture the confusion and pain that follow a loved one’s dishonesty, with Carpenter reflecting on a specific moment of doubt that spirals into a lifelong struggle with trust. The song’s confessional tone, peppered with direct language and biting honesty, underscores the profound impact of parental betrayal on personal relationships. Carpenter’s ability to articulate her emotional turmoil and trace the ripple effects of broken trust makes the track deeply relatable and cathartic for listeners navigating similar wounds.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Michaels, JP Saxe
- Release Year: 2022
- Label: Island Records