Sabrina Carpenter released a Christmas EP titled “Fruitcake,” in which she managed to turn Christmas into something sexy, playful, funny, and bittersweet. The EP was just released on November 17, 2023, and it has quickly gained attention over social media, specifically on TikTok.
Let’s review all the songs from the EP and highlight the best lyrics.
A Nonsense Christmas
Last Year, Sabrina released a Christmas version of her popular song “Nonsense” called “A Nonsense Christmas.” The song blew up and shocked fans since it changed the lyrics into ones that were incredibly sexy and cheeky.
Of course, this became the opening song of the EP. It has all the potential to turn into a Christmas classic. The wordplay in the lyrics is brilliant and hilarious.
Best lyrics:
“Look at all those presents; that’s a big sack
Boy, that package is too big to gift wrap
Woke up this morning, and thought I’d write a “Christ-smash”
Buy Me Presents
“Buy Me Presents” follows the same cheeky and sexy vibes from “A Nonsense Christmas.” It has a very light and festive look to it. Through the first part of the song, she expresses her need for attention and desires she has during Christmas.
However, the best part comes in the second verse, where she describes Santa Claus differently than he is used to. Although she is describing Santa Claus, she is showing attraction towards him humorously and creatively.
Best lyrics:
“Hе’s a little bit older (Like super old)
Got a bit of a dad bod
From a city that’s colder
But damn’ it, he’s so hot”
Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I Do
With “Santa Doesn’t Know You Like I Do,” the mood and tone change into more of a soft and melancholic one. The lyrics express the longing for closeness to someone you love during the holidays. It is an honest confession and expression to her loved one.
Although the song is emotionally charged, it still offers creative Christmas references by comparing how she knows him better than Santa Claus.
The song will be relatable to all those who are or have gone through a situation during the Holidays. It shows the vulnerability and honesty of longing for a relationship and love to be reciprocated.
Best Lyrics:
“Santa
Doesn’t know you like I do
I know all of your favorite songs
Pick up each time you call
So why can’t I be the one
To give you everything you want?”
Cindy Lou Who
“Cindy Lou Who” is definitely the saddest and most heartbreaking song from the EP. It is written with such incredible vulnerability and honesty. The music is so soft and relaxing, and Sabrina’s vocals sound flawless.
The song is being directed to her ex’s new partner, whom she calls Cindy Lou Who, a reference to the character from “The Grinch.” It reminded me of “Lacy” since she describes the new partner as beautiful, leading to feelings of jealousy for her having who she wants and being pretty.
Best Lyrics:
“Maybe he met you somewhere in the desert
While he was soul-searchin’, he found someone better
Guess you make him happy like I couldn’t do
Cindy Lou Who”
Is it New Year yet?
The transition from “Cindy Lou Who” to “Is it New Year Yet?” is phenomenal. You go from crying to getting into a catchy vibe. She sings about wanting New Year’s to arrive and finally let go of this year, it’s a reminder of spending it alone, and all the chaos and drama.
The lyrics are very relatable since, at one point or another, she sings about how everyone has felt like her during the holidays—especially the part where she sings about couples.
Best Lyrics:
“Santa, Santa, boy, you’re the worst
It’s the 25th, I wish it was the 1st
Couples all around me, damn, it hurts
Wanna push ’em in the fireplace and watch ’em burn”
White Xmas
The album finishes with a cover of the classical song “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin. Sabrina’s vocals give the song a melancholic and relaxing tone. It is incredibly dreamy and beautiful.
To end the song, she adds part of another popular Christmas song, “Jingle Bells.” Ultimately, she finishes the album with a Christmas feeling and a longing for this beautiful and memorable time and its nostalgia.
Best lyrics:
(The Outro including Jingles bells)
“Jingle bells, the jingle bеlls
Jingle all the way Ooh”
Overall, the album is perfect for all the feelings and emotions one can experience during the holiday season. Sabrina created the perfect Christmas album for this year. Hope you get to listen to it and enjoy it as much as I did. Happy Holidays!