After moving to Island Records in 2021 she released "Skin", her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her fifth album, emails i can't send (2022), was supported by the US Pop Airplay top 10 singles "Nonsense" and "Feather". She opened for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour in 2023.
Sabrina achieved higher commercial success in 2024 with "Espresso". Released on April 11, the lead single to her sixth album Short n' Sweet peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 in various countries. The follow-up single "Please Please Please" earned Carpenter her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was released on August 23 with "Taste" as its third single. It became her first album to debut atop the US Billboard 200.
Carpenter has appeared in films such as Adventures in Babysitting (2016), The Hate U Give (2018), The Short History of the Long Road (2019), Clouds (2020), and Emergency (2022). She has also starred in the Netflix productions Tall Girl (2019), Tall Girl 2 (2022), and Work It (2020), the latter of which she executive-produced. On Broadway, she played a lead role in Mean Girls (2020).
Catch My Breath
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics
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The sun seemed so out of reach
An oh so distant brilliant star
Through the years as that child grew
That's the way she thought of you
As one to worship from afar
But life's a rocket and here we are
Standing on a star
And the view is astounding
Pounding of my heart
Is everything I've ever dreamed of
I know heaven isn't only for
The sweet life after death
When I look at you
Gotta catch my breath
For the girl that hoped she would
But was never sure she could
You know that love was worth the fight
And after such an uphill climb
What I'd give to turn off time
And live forever in your sight
But life's a rocket so for tonight
I'm standing on a star
And the view is astounding
Right here where we are
Is everything I've ever dreamed of
I know heaven isn't only for
The sweet life after death
When I look at you
Gotta catch my breath
Rock the night, brun it bright
Like a comet in the darkness
Don't you see?
Tonight belongs to you and me
We're standing on a star
And the view is astounding
Right here where we are
Is everything I've ever dreamed of
I know heaven isn't only for
The sweet life after death
When I look at you
Gotta catch my breath
Right here where we are
Is everything I ever dreamed of
I know heaven isn't only for
The sweet life after death
When I look at you
Gotta catch my breath
When I look at you
I have to catch my breath
In Sabrina Carpenter's song "Catch My Breath," the lyrics describe a woman who has been longing for someone for years but has never been able to get close to them. The woman uses the metaphor of looking up at the sun on the beach to symbolize how this person has always seemed out of reach. However, as she reflects on her life, she realizes that the view from where she currently stands is just as incredible as she had imagined it to be. In fact, being with this person is everything she has ever wanted or dreamed of. The song then switches to a more upbeat tone as the woman and her partner celebrate being together, and the lyrics "rock the night, burn it bright" serve as a nod to the excitement and energy of being in love.
Overall, the song is about the journey of pursuing love and the realization that the destination can be just as rewarding as the chase. The lyrics also suggest that life is fleeting and the moments we have with the people we love should be cherished and appreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
For a girl out on the beach
As a young girl, she saw the sun as too far to reach.
The sun seemed so out of reach
The sun was considered an unattainable, distant object.
An oh so distant brilliant star
The object of her affection was seen as far away and shining brightly.
Through the years as that child grew
As she grew older, her feelings remained the same.
That's the way she thought of you
Her admiration for this person never wavered.
As one to worship from afar
She idolized them from a distance.
But life's a rocket and here we are
Despite the challenges of life, they are together now.
Standing on a star
Being with this person feels like they are on top of the world.
And the view is astounding
Being with this person is exhilarating.
Pounding of my heart
Her heart beats quickly due to her feelings for this person.
Is everything I've ever dreamed of
Being with this person is everything she's always wanted.
I know heaven isn't only for
Heavenly feelings can also be experienced in life.
The sweet life after death
Heaven is not the only place to experience happiness.
When I look at you
He is the source of her happiness.
Gotta catch my breath
She feels out of breath due to being overwhelmed by her emotions.
For the girl that hoped she would
She always had hope but was unsure if it would come true.
But was never sure she could
She doubted her ability to make her dreams come true.
You know that love was worth the fight
Fighting for love was worth it in the end.
And after such an uphill climb
After facing many challenges, they are finally together.
What I'd give to turn off time
She would do anything to stay in this moment forever.
And live forever in your sight
Being with him forever is something she desires.
Rock the night, brun it bright
Live in the moment and make it a fun memory.
Like a comet in the darkness
They stand out among the ordinary, like a bright comet in the dark sky.
Don't you see?
Realize the beauty in the present moment.
Tonight belongs to you and me
They are the stars of the night and the moment belongs to them.
Right here where we are
Being with him is everything she ever wanted in life.
Is everything I ever dreamed of
Being with him is her lifelong dream come true.
When I look at you
Being around him takes her breath away.
I have to catch my breath
She feels overwhelmed with emotion and needs to take a moment to breathe.
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