Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' serves as the lead single for her seventh album, Man's Best Friend, offering a sharp critique of masculinity and immature men.

Commercial success

• The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her second number-one single.

• Certified Platinum by the RIAA

Cultural impact

• Sabrina Carpenter debuted 'Manchild' live at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona in June, marking its first major festival performance.

• To support the release, drive-in theater experiences were held, paying homage to the "cinematic" feel of the song & project's rollout.

• The song went viral on TikTok, with its bridge inspiring a dance trend that included participation from celebrities like Anne Hathaway.

Critical response

• The Guardian observed that 'Manchild' is "astounding in its construction and stickiness," noting its "second verse has a completely different melody than the first, which is different again from the bridge." Read full review

• Rolling Stone highlighted that "Carpenter has few peers these days when it comes to turning some of the most uncomfortable or even painful feelings when you’re crying over an ex into giggle-worthy treats." Read full review

• "'Every jab and insult leveled at men in her music is played like a gag fit for a screwball comedy,' NPR Music stated, identifying compositional influences from 'fist-raising classic country' and '90s R&B hits like 'No Scrubs.'" Read full review