Your eyes crashing into my eyes
Was I accidentally falling in love?
Your words didn’t mean to heal the hurt
We’re coincidentally more than enough
All these days, I never thought
That I would need someone so much
Who knew?
But I don’t think I ever planned
For this helpless circumstance with you
You’re scared, I’m nervous
But I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
Baby, I know it’s weird, but it’s worth it
‘Cause I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
(Go) Hey, huh
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
(Go) Hey, huh
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
My dreams running into your dreams
It’s as if we wished on the same star
And my time changing all of your time
It’s a “butterfly effect” on my heart
All these days, I never thought
That I would need someone so much
Who knew? Who knew?
But I don’t think I ever planned
For this helpless circumstance with you
Oh, whoa
You’re scared, I’m nervous
But I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
Baby, I know it’s weird, but it’s worth it
‘Cause I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
(Go) Hey, huh (On purpose)
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
(Go) Hey, huh
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
Lost in darkness
You’re my focus
Love me hopeless
But I guess that we did it on purpose
Lost in darkness
You’re my focus
Love me hopeless
Oh, you’re scared
You’re scared, I’m nervous
But I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
Baby, I know it’s weird, but it’s worth it
‘Cause I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
Lost in darkness
You’re my focus
Love me hopeless
But I guess that we did it on purpose
Lost in darkness
You’re my focus
Love me hopeless
But I guess that we did it on purpose
Serendipity and Vulnerability in Love
“On Purpose” by Sabrina Carpenter beautifully captures the unpredictable and transformative journey of falling in love. The song’s narrative revolves around the idea that sometimes the most meaningful relationships are unplanned—something that happens “on purpose” even when it feels accidental. Carpenter’s lyrics express the surprise and slight disbelief that love can arrive when least expected, as well as the vulnerability that comes with it. The interplay of fear and excitement is tangible, with lines like “You’re scared, I’m nervous,” highlighting the honesty and rawness of new romance. The repeated references to fate and coincidence, such as “It’s as if we wished on the same star,” give the track a dreamy, almost magical quality.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Ido Zmishlany, Julia Michaels
Release Year: 2016
Label: Hollywood Records