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00:00 ♪ I got some young energy, I got the L-O-V-E ♪
00:03 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for Sabrina Carpenter's best songs.
00:10 ♪ I like to see me sliding like a feather with you off my mind ♪
00:14 Number 10, Thumbs.
00:18 ♪ Somewhere in the world there is a father and a mother ♪
00:21 ♪ And the father is a son who has a mother ♪
00:24 This Carpenter classic was many people's introduction to the young singer back in 2016,
00:29 even though she was still on Disney's Girl Meets World at the time
00:32 and had released fantastic music prior, it feels like Thumbs marked a turning point.
00:38 ♪ So they keep on twiddling them thumbs, skiddly-dee-da-dum ♪
00:43 One need only listen to it to see why it was her very first chart-topper,
00:48 taking over radio stations everywhere. The high-energy dance tune shows off her powerful
00:53 vocals and captivating presence, making it a certified bop that's impossible to resist.
00:58 In other words, it's a perfect time capsule of Carpenter's earlier career.
01:03 ♪ Skiddly-dee-da-dum ♪
01:07 Number 9, Sue Me.
01:09 This song is pure fun.
01:10 ♪ That's my shape, I'm Lady Shadow ♪
01:14 ♪ That's my name, gon' wear it out, though ♪
01:17 Overflowing with confidence and charm, the message is clear - Sabrina Carpenter is not
01:22 letting anyone hold her back. Self-assured and decisive, the rousing feminine anthem
01:27 never fails to lift us up when we're feeling blue or despondent.
01:30 ♪ Feeling myself can be illegal, illegal ♪
01:35 ♪ So sue me ♪
01:38 Not just that, it gorgeously represents Carpenter's growth and identity as an artist.
01:43 Plus, the music video features an early version of Carpenter's signature "It Girl" style,
01:48 and Joey King is in it. It's like the lyrics say - the singer is hard to ignore,
01:52 and the same could be said for this poppy EDM banger.
01:55 ♪ So sue me ♪
02:00 Number 8, Why.
02:01 ♪ Tell me that we're not of the night ♪
02:04 ♪ But we work so well, and we don't even know why ♪
02:07 This song plays on the idea that when it comes to romance, opposites attract.
02:11 ♪ You say you like sleeping with the air off ♪
02:14 ♪ I don't, I need it on ♪
02:17 Carpenter paints a picture of two people who look completely different on paper,
02:21 but somehow make the perfect couple. The upbeat track, which first came out in 2017
02:27 and was subsequently included on the Japanese edition of Singular Act 1,
02:31 dips its toes into Electro Pop's great effect.
02:34 ♪ Funny how the stars cross right ♪
02:36 ♪ 'Cause we work so well, and we don't even know why ♪
02:39 The way its lyrics talk about how the stars cross right,
02:42 creating an unexpected but wonderful match, paints a picture we can't get enough of.
02:46 The music video also features adorable chemistry between her and Riverdale actor Casey Cott,
02:52 making this one of her most fun and memorable releases.
02:55 ♪ You look like I'm from the good times ♪
02:58 ♪ Make me a good deal, I'm from the good times ♪
03:01 Number 7, Paris.
03:03 With a slightly darker tone, this underrated song is easily one of the pop star's most unique
03:08 offerings. Sultry and brooding, the sparse track shows off her rich vocal tone.
03:13 ♪ So I took myself where I think I should be ♪
03:17 ♪ Something told me that it's waiting here for me ♪
03:20 While the upbeat chorus takes things to the next level, bringing it home.
03:24 The lyrics, for their part, are heavy with longing for a partner left behind,
03:28 as the singer compares the romance of Paris to an even brighter love back home.
03:33 ♪ It's so romantic in Paris ♪
03:37 ♪ Won't even try to compare it ♪
03:40 The almost whispered French bridge is the cherry on top.
03:43 ♪ Je ne voulais pas trouver les mots ♪
03:46 ♪ Mais Paris a quelque chose ♪
03:48 It's easy to see why Carpenter said Paris has some of her favorite lines from singular act one.
03:53 ♪ But I already have love in L.A. ♪
03:58 ♪ I already have love in L.A. ♪
04:01 Number 6, Run and Hide.
04:03 ♪ I don't wanna buy what they're selling these days ♪
04:06 ♪ Say I'm feeling I'm falling is all a mistake, no, no ♪
04:10 Another throwback, this stripped-back guitar ballad is reminiscent of Carpenter's more recent sound.
04:16 A fan favorite from the Evolution album,
04:18 the emotional number practically feels like a precursor to "Emails I Can't Send."
04:22 ♪ And when did we all start thinking that the world stops spinning ♪
04:26 ♪ And it keeps goodnight ♪
04:28 The cry for love couples a somber tone with a simple yet catchy hook,
04:33 all while putting the singer's vocal talent on full display.
04:36 She tells a dynamic story with a balance of airy riffs and a powerful chorus,
04:41 and the result is breathtaking.
04:42 ♪ I wanna be loved, I wanna, I wanna be loved ♪
04:48 The 2016 album This Song Is On presented a more mature image,
04:52 and Run and Hide certainly helped cement a new sound for the evolving artist.
04:56 ♪ And I don't wanna run, I don't wanna hide ♪
05:00 Number 5, Exhale.
05:02 Sabrina has crafted a long list of beautiful and heartbreaking ballads,
05:07 but this is one of her most impressive.
05:09 ♪ Can I exhale for a minute ♪
05:12 Though it might not be as well-known as her newer singles,
05:15 Exhale features some of her best storytelling.
05:18 The reflection on youth swaps a sugar-coated view of life
05:21 for an honest plea with elegant instrumentals.
05:24 The record was released at a time when the singer was not only gaining fame,
05:28 but also navigating the first years of adulthood.
05:31 ♪ Can I breathe, can I exhale for a minute ♪
05:37 Her unique perspective is deeply sincere and true to its name.
05:41 The track both sounds and feels like one long deep breath.
05:45 ♪ Na na na, na na na, hey ♪
05:49 ♪ Na na na, na na na, hey ♪
05:52 Number 4, Because I Liked a Boy.
05:55 When the Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Joshua Bassett drama
05:59 was all the internet could talk about, Carpenter released Skin.
06:02 It may have been unrelated, but many speculated it was her answer.
06:06 ♪ Some people will believe it ♪
06:08 ♪ And some will read in between the lines ♪
06:11 ♪ You're putting me in the spotlight ♪
06:13 One thing is for sure, though.
06:14 She was the target of heavy publicity and criticism at the time.
06:18 Then, a little over a year later,
06:20 she debuted this heart-wrenching ballad that appears to detail her side of the story.
06:24 ♪ Now I'm a homewrecker, I'm a slut ♪
06:28 ♪ I got death threats filling up some of my trucks ♪
06:31 Here, we feel the weight of what labels and public judgment can do.
06:35 The wistful number showcases her incredible artistry and lyricism,
06:40 surely helping her gain an even bigger fanbase.
06:43 Tender and intimate, Because I Liked a Boy is a must-listen in her catalog.
06:48 ♪ All because I liked a boy ♪
06:52 Number 3, Smoke & Fire.
06:54 ♪ All I love is running into a burning building ♪
06:59 This one goes out to the OG Carpenters.
07:01 Today, the singer is best known for her recent radio hits,
07:05 but this 2016 track is more than just a throwback.
07:08 A standalone single, Smoke & Fire proves she isn't afraid to experiment with her sound.
07:13 While the singer-songwriter often opts for a more reflective take on young love,
07:18 this post-breakup bop is absolutely explosive.
07:21 Featuring fierce lyrics and a captivating rhythm that always gets us moving,
07:25 this song deserves way more appreciation than it gets.
07:29 ♪ In a house that's boarded up so good ♪
07:31 ♪ Nugga, I'm no fire fighter ♪
07:35 It even opened up the shows on her very first headlining tour,
07:38 meaning it represents a true career milestone.
07:41 ♪ I'm getting boogered ♪
07:44 ♪ I'm so tired ♪
07:46 ♪ Running like smoke and fire ♪
07:48 Number 2, Feather.
07:50 With help from Carpenters' great choreography and her opening set for Taylor Swift's ERAs tour,
07:56 this song blew up on TikTok in 2023.
07:58 ♪ I'm so serious, girl, you won't be feathered if you look my way ♪
08:04 The viral track is feminine, with lyrics about leaving drama behind.
08:08 ♪ I slam the door ♪
08:10 ♪ I hit ignore ♪
08:11 And it's hopelessly catchy in all the best ways.
08:14 Propelling the singer from popular to iconic, Feather has also made headlines,
08:19 but not for the reasons you might expect.
08:21 ♪ I feel so much lighter like a feather with you off my back ♪
08:26 After receiving criticism for filming the music video in a Catholic church,
08:29 Carpenter wittily said, quote, "Jesus was a carpenter."
08:33 ♪ If you want me, I'm gone ♪
08:37 ♪ You miss me, no doubt ♪
08:39 The track also became her first Top 40 hit on the Hot 100, proving that pop is back.
08:45 ♪ Love what I'm not, I'm a sinner, yeah ♪
08:52 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
08:55 Emails I Can't Send.
08:57 A tender piano introduction to her 2022 album.
09:00 ♪ Don't make me cuss you out, why'd you let me down? ♪
09:05 ♪ Don't say sorry now ♪
09:07 Almost Love.
09:08 An upbeat dance pop track.
09:10 ♪ Almost love, but it could be love ♪
09:12 ♪ Almost love, almost love, but it could be love ♪
09:17 On Purpose.
09:18 A memorable power ballad with a free-flowing chorus.
09:21 ♪ But I guess that we did it on purpose ♪
09:24 ♪ Falling dreams, running into your dreams ♪
09:28 White Flag.
09:29 This iconic track is filled with wisdom and dynamism.
09:32 ♪ I feel the white flag on surrender ♪
09:35 ♪ Knock me down, not forever, just for now ♪
09:39 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
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09:55 Number 1.
09:58 Nonsense.
09:59 When this song off Emails I Can't Send went viral,
10:02 Sabrina's pop star status was officially solidified.
10:05 ♪ I think I only want one number in my phone ♪
10:09 ♪ I might change your contact and don't leave me alone ♪
10:12 It helped launch the singer into ultra mainstream popularity,
10:16 and she gained even more traction because of her improvised and usually cheeky outros.
10:21 ♪ You're so hot I must proceed with caution ♪
10:24 ♪ It's wicked awesome to be here in Boston ♪
10:28 With everything from her giggle to her unique wordplay,
10:31 the singer perfectly encapsulates what it's like to crush on someone.
10:35 ♪ I'll be honest ♪
10:36 ♪ Looking at you got me thinking nonsense ♪
10:40 From the moment the first note plays, you know you're hearing a pop masterpiece.
10:45 The hit became so big that she treated us to multiple versions,
10:52 even adapting it into a festive Christmas tune.
10:54 ♪ I'm talking deck and all the halls ♪
10:56 ♪ I'm talking spiky neck nog ♪
10:58 ♪ I'm talking opposite of small ♪
11:00 ♪ I'm talking big snowballs ♪
11:02 Flirtatious, fun, and charming,
11:04 Nonsense perfectly embodies the artist's "emails I can't send" era.
11:08 ♪ You're like the only thing I swallow ♪
11:11 ♪ I'm like the day of tomorrow ♪
11:15 Which Sabrina Carpenter era is your favorite?
11:17 Let us know your top songs in the comments below.
11:20 ♪ You can try to get under my, under my, under my skill ♪
11:25 ♪ He's all mine ♪
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