Sabrina Carpenter Calls Out Disney Image For Sexy Lyric Criticism on OnlyLikeFans

Sabrina Carpenter: Breaking Free from Disney's Shadow

Sabrina Carpenter, known for her hit "Manchild," is once again facing criticism for her provocative lyrics. Responding to the backlash, Carpenter suggests that the real issue stems from her past as a Disney Channel star on Girl Meets World. "I think it wouldn’t matter so much if I wasn’t a childhood figure for some people," she told Variety, addressing those who struggle to see her as anything beyond her role as an adorably rebellious preteen.

It's been eight years since Carpenter left her Disney Channel days behind, and she's carved out a successful pop career filled with playful, suggestive lyrics and choreography. But the singer insists that she does have boundaries. "I really do have boundaries with myself – you’d be surprised!" she shared. "I’m just actually living my life, and you’re watching. If you don’t like it, it’s not for you. If you do like it, let’s play.”

Embracing Authenticity and Humor

Carpenter isn't the first Disney alum to transition into a more mature music career, but she emphasizes that her evolution isn't a calculated move to shock audiences. Instead, she's embracing her natural humor and having fun. Reflecting on her own childhood, she recalls listening to female artists sing about sex without feeling rushed to grow up. "I always thought, ‘When I grow up, then I get to embrace my sexuality more. I don’t even know what that means yet!’" she explained, wishing for more open dialogue on the subject during her youth.

"It’s always so funny to me when people complain. They’re like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you’ve made popular," Carpenter told Rolling Stone earlier this year. "Clearly, you love sex. You’re obsessed with it."

On Tour and Beyond: Carpenter's Evolution Continues

During her Short N' Sweet tour, which wrapped up last month, Carpenter's staging of the song "Juno" stirred both excitement and controversy. The track, named after the teen-pregnancy film, features lyrics about experimenting with new positions, which Carpenter playfully simulated on stage. The nightly variations of the act quickly became viral hits, sparking debate over appropriateness at a concert with young attendees.

Carpenter defends her artistic expression, noting that "Juno" is just one piece of a diverse 90-minute set. "If you come to the show, you’ll [also] hear the ballads, you’ll hear the more introspective numbers," she remarked, acknowledging that she "can't control" which aspects of her performance gain viral traction.