Barry Keoghan's Influence in Sabrina Carpenter's 'Bed Chem'

Sabrina Carpenter, the pop diva who is not afraid to express her feelings in her songs, has once again occupied the covers with the release of the new single. The ‘Bed Chem’ song is another example of her work where one may recognize the themes of desire and play. With her sultry tunes, the track covers the topics of intimate fantasies and the respective chemistry in bed, driving fans curious about the new work.

Analysis of the Song’s Themes and Meanings

In her interview with Rolling Stone, Sabrina Carpenter explains that ‘Bed Chem’ is a track she wrote and recorded having in mind “bedroom chemistry” and the first fantasies or senses that occur when you see someone you may like. The following lyrics, “And now the next thing I know, I’m like / Manifest that you’re oversized / I digress, got me scrollin’ like / Out of breath, got me going like…” depict the whirlwind of illusions and physical reactions typical for this early stage of “love.”

The track proceeds similarly, completing the part with Carpenter doing the “horny Shakespeare”. When reading the lyrics, “…Come ride on me, I mean, camaraderie,” one understands the sense of humor the artist kept in mind writing the work. Unlike many of her colleagues who try to make their songs as profound as possible, Carpenter prefers combining sex and fun, as, for instance, in the case of ‘Skin’ released earlier this year. She says a few words on its meaning too, especially on the fact that she shaped her image under the strong and sexy artist such as Christina Aguilera.

Public and Personal Narratives

In spite of the fact that fans have speculated that ‘Bed Chem’ might have been inspired by her relationship with her castmate Barry on set, Sabrina has not confirmed these rumors. However, the singer has stayed focused on the public interpretation of her relationship with Barry and their statements as ‘Bed Chem’ give inclinations to precise clues besides the glorification of lust and attraction in the song. Carpenter argues that she loves to write from a personal perspective, but only to incorporate the wider public’s narratives: “sometimes the personal perspective I write from isn’t my own. And sometimes the personal perspective isn’t even personal.” Carpenter’s lyrics have distinctive narratives that tend to focus more on the overwhelming concept of desire over casual intercourse and focus on the personal blushes sparked by the subject involved.

Carpenter’s Artistic Journey and Future Prospects

The song in question can be a contributing factor to the facilitation of her upcoming European tour and her album, ‘Short n’ Sweet’. Carpenter’s track record in the pop scene is set to continue increasing, thanks to her impressive clever wordplays and charismatic ear for catchy beats. She is one of the few mainstream pop stars who juxtaposes disused musical vibes with the forwardness of a modern youth. The same interview in Billboard revealed that ‘Bed Chem’ was one of Carpenter’s 26 newsletters that she sent out to producer Watts in August regarding her upcoming 2021 Europe tour project.

Summary

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Bed Chem’ is much more than a usual pop posy. It is a joyful hymn for freedom and the blissful expression of one’s own youth. By using her witty wordplay in her music, surrounded by the track’s incredible beats, Sabrina is able to bring up pictures of a world where songs can also be fun and a return to the most joyful representatives of oneself. With ‘Bed Chem’, Carpenter has decisively managed the music of her generation and initiated the reshaping of the musical industry.