Bed Chem

Last updated

"Bed Chem"
Song by Sabrina Carpenter
from the album Short n' Sweet
ReleasedAugust 23, 2024 (2024-08-23)
Recorded
Length2:51
Label Island
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • John Ryan
  • Ian Kirkpatrick

"Bed Chem" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet (2024). Carpenter wrote it with songwriters Julia Michaels and Amy Allen and its producers, John Ryan and Ian Kirkpatrick. The song became available as the album's sixth track on August 23, 2024, when it was released by Island Records.

Contents

Background

In January 2021, Sabrina Carpenter signed a recording contract with Island Records. [1] [2] She announced that she was working on her sixth studio album in March 2024, exploring new genres and expecting that it would herald a new chapter in her life. [3] [4] In anticipation of her performance at Coachella, Carpenter announced that a single called "Espresso" would be released on April 11, 2024. [5] The song was a surprise success, becoming her first number one single on the Billboard Global 200 chart and her first song to enter the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. [6] [7] She followed this with "Please Please Please" (2024), which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. [8]

Preceding an official announcement, billboards bearing tweets about Carpenter's height began appearing throughout New York City. [9] On June 3, 2024, she announced that the album, titled Short n' Sweet , would be released by Island Records on August 23, 2024, and revealed its cover artwork. [10] The tracklist was revealed on July 9, 2024. [11]

Carpenter wrote the song "Bed Chem" with songwriters Julia Michaels and Amy Allen and its producers, John Ryan and Ian Kirkpatrick. [12] The song became available for digital download on the album, which was released on August 23, 2024. [13] According to Paper 's Erica Campbell, it highlights Carpenter's sultry side with smooth and seductive production. Describing its conception, Carpenter jokingly stated that "there was a lot of steam in the studio. It was real hot and heavy." After she and her friend came up with the titular term, Carpenter went into the studio wanting to write a song both sexy and lighthearted, embracing the ridiculousness of the concept. The song's retro vibe is influenced by the music Carpenter grew up listening to, particularly Christina Aguilera, whom she described as one of her earliest idols who had a significant impact on her as a young artist. [14]

Composition

"Bed Chem" is two minutes and 51 seconds long. [13] It was recorded at the Perch in Calabasas, California, Juicy Hill Studios in the Bahamas, and the Playpen in Calabasas, California. Ryan and Kirkpatrick produced and programmed the song. They play drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion, and bass, and they engineered it with Jeff Gunnell. Nathan Dantzler mastered the song with assistance from Harrison Tate, and Serban Ghenea mixed it at MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach with engineering from Bryce Bordone. [12] Billboard 's Jason Lipshutz described the song as "a dreamy flirtation full of pinpoint vocals, personal touches, sexual innuendos and melodies". [15]

The title of "Bed Chem" is shorthand for "bedroom chemistry", and its lyrics are about Carpenter feeling an intense attraction to someone, leading her to imagine what they would be like together in bed. In the first verse, she conveys how quickly he has captivated her, leading her to dream that he is well-endowed while feeling breathless and constantly wanting more. Carpenter flirts with him in the second verse, inviting him to "come ride on me" despite living in countries with different timezones. She employs wordplay and mentions the word camaraderie, urging the prospect to turn the encounter she is imagining into reality. During the bridge, Carpenter fantasizes that the encounter would probably turn out to be even better than her imagination, describing that they would "arrive at the same time" and set the temperature of the thermostat to 69. [16]

"Bed Chem" opens with Carpenter reminiscing about her charming first encounter with an attractive man, recalling both of their outfits. Carpenter remembers wearing a "sheer dress", while this man wore a white jacket and had a strong accent. She shares that they only exchanged a few words before going their separate ways, and he later got her number through mutual friends. Elle 's Maya Ernest and StyleCaster's Sophie Hanson perceived several references to Carpenter's relationship with Barry Keoghan in the lyrics. [17] [18] Dylan Kickham of Elite Daily wrote that "she made the muse of her most sexually charged song 'Bed Chem' incredibly clear. Yes, it's all about her boyfriend Barry Keoghan's prowess in the bedroom." [19]

Critical reception

Campbell picked "Bed Chem" as a highlight on Short n' Sweet. [14] Lipshutz ranked it fourth among the twelve album tracks, stating that it has "melodies strong enough to be main hooks that then lead into even better melodies. As a phrase, 'Bed Chem' is about to enter the cultural lexicon faster than you can say 'me espresso'; as a showcase for what Carpenter does best, the song is both sensual, earnest and unafraid to make you laugh. Regardless of how 'Bed Chem' performs on the charts, clock this one as a no-doubt fan favorite." [15] Capital's Sam Prance thought that in the context of Carpenter "being unashamedly horny in her music", she had "outdone herself" with the song. [16] Nylon included it in their list of the seven best songs of its release week, with Sofia Ante stating that Carpenter was "at her most charming — cheeky, seductive, and impossible to resist — that'll leave you blushing for three full minutes". [20]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Short n' Sweet. [12]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Julie Frost</span> American musician

Julie Frost is an American songwriter, singer, guitarist and record producer. She is the recipient of Golden Globe and Eurovision Song Contest awards for songs written, as well as a Parent's Choice Award for album production and performance. She is also the founder of the non-profit "Songs For Elephants", with the mission to help mobilize the music and entertainment industry in support of the world's elephants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sabrina Carpenter</span> American singer and actress (born 1999)

Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter is an American singer and actress. She first gained recognition starring on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017), and signed with Hollywood Records in 2013 to released her debut single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" (2014). With the label, she released four studio albums: Eyes Wide Open (2015), Evolution (2016), Singular: Act I (2018), and Singular: Act II (2019), whose singles "Alien", "Almost Love", and "Sue Me" topped the United States Dance Club Songs chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Antonoff</span> American musician (born 1984)

Jack Michael Antonoff is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Antonoff is the lead vocalist of rock band Bleachers. He was previously the guitarist and drummer for the pop rock band Fun and the lead vocalist for the indie rock band Steel Train. Aside from his work with the three groups, Antonoff has been prolific in songwriting and production for various music industry acts, including Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Sara Bareilles, the 1975, Lorde, St. Vincent, Florence and the Machine, Lana Del Rey, Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Fifth Harmony, Kevin Abstract, Carly Rae Jepsen, the Chicks, Tegan and Sara, and Clairo. Antonoff is credited with impacting the sound of popular music throughout the 2010s and 2020s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sabrina Carpenter discography</span>

American singer Sabrina Carpenter has released six studio albums, two extended plays, 24 singles, 23 promotional singles and 31 music videos. After gaining recognition on Disney Channel's Girl Meets World and performing its theme song, Carpenter signed a five-album deal with Hollywood Records. In 2014, she released her debut single Can't Blame a Girl for Trying and an EP of the same name. She followed this with her debut album Eyes Wide Open (2015) which debuted at number 43 on the US Billboard 200.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Can't Blame a Girl for Trying (song)</span> 2014 single by Sabrina Carpenter

"Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" is the debut single by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her debut extended play of the same name (2014), serving as the opening track of the EP. The track appears on her debut studio album, Eyes Wide Open, serving as the second track of the record. The song was produced by Brian Malouf and written by Meghan Trainor, Al Anderson and Chris Gelbuda. The song was released by Hollywood Records as the lead single from Can't Blame a Girl for Trying on March 14, 2014 onto iTunes and was premiered a day before exclusively on Radio Disney. "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" is a midtempo pop folk song with influences of pop music backed by an acoustic guitar. Lyrically, the song speaks about being foolish in love and making mistakes, but never blaming those who make them. According to Carpenter, the song perfectly describes a thirteen-year-old girl and a teenage girl.

<i>Singular: Act I</i> 2018 studio album by Sabrina Carpenter

Singular: Act I is the third studio album by American singer Sabrina Carpenter. It was released on November 9, 2018 through Hollywood Records. Carpenter began work on the album shortly after the release of her second studio album, Evolution (2016). The album is primarily a pop album with elements of dance-pop, themed around self-empowerment, and marked the first time where all songs on an album were co-written by Carpenter. In support of the album, Carpenter embarked on the Singular Tour in March 2019.

<i>Singular: Act II</i> 2019 studio album by Sabrina Carpenter

Singular: Act II is the fourth studio album by American singer Sabrina Carpenter, released on July 19, 2019 by Hollywood Records. The album acts as a sequel to her third studio album Singular: Act I (2018) and was her last official release with Hollywood. Recorded and written from 2017 to 2019, Carpenter originally intended to release a full album entitled Singular but ultimately split up the album due to differences in lyrical content. The album is primarily a pop album with elements of R&B and dance-pop, featuring personal topics including anxiety and self-reflection.

"In My Bed" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her fourth studio album Singular: Act II (2019), serving as the opening track of the album. Carpenter wrote the song alongside Steph Jones and the song's producer Mike Sabath. Hollywood Records released the song as the third and final single from the album on June 7, 2019, along with the pre-order of the album.

<i>Emails I Cant Send</i> 2022 studio album by Sabrina Carpenter

Emails I Can't Send is the fifth studio album by American singer Sabrina Carpenter. It was released on July 15, 2022, by Island Records. It is Carpenter's first album under the label. It is primarily a pop record with elements of folk-pop, dance-pop and storytelling, themed around emails and messages Carpenter wrote but did not send.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Feather (song)</span> 2023 single by Sabrina Carpenter

"Feather" is song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from Emails I Can't Send Fwd:, the 2023 deluxe edition of her fifth studio album, Emails I Can't Send (2022). Carpenter wrote it with songwriter Amy Allen and its producer, John Ryan. Island Records released its sped-up version for digital download and streaming on August 4, 2023. A pop, dance, and neo-disco song, "Feather" is a post-breakup track which celebrates the freedom and relief one feels upon ending a relationship and shedding its weight.

<i>Fruitcake</i> (Sabrina Carpenter EP) 2023 EP by Sabrina Carpenter

Fruitcake is the second extended play (EP) and first Christmas themed record by American singer Sabrina Carpenter. It was released by Island Records on November 17, 2023. It was produced by Julian Bunetta and John Ryan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Espresso (song)</span> 2024 single by Sabrina Carpenter

"Espresso" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her sixth studio album Short n' Sweet (2024). It was released through Island Records on April 11, 2024, as the lead single from the album. She wrote the song along with Amy Allen, Steph Jones, and Julian Bunetta, and the latter handled production. A Dave Meyers-directed music video for "Espresso" was released on the following day. To support its release, Carpenter performed the song at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Despite only being released in April, "Espresso" quickly became a massive hit in Carpenter's career and one of her signature songs.

<i>Short n Sweet</i> 2024 studio album by Sabrina Carpenter

Short n' Sweet is the sixth studio album by American singer Sabrina Carpenter. It was released on August 23, 2024, by Island Records, marking Carpenter's second album with the record label after Emails I Can't Send (2022). A pop album with country, rock, and R&B influences, Short n' Sweet was produced by Jack Antonoff, John Ryan, Ian Kirkpatrick, and Julian Bunetta.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Please Please Please (Sabrina Carpenter song)</span> 2024 single by Sabrina Carpenter

"Please Please Please" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her sixth studio album Short n' Sweet (2024). It was released through Island Records on June 6, 2024, as the second single from the album. Produced by Jack Antonoff, it contains musical influences of disco-pop, country, and yacht rock; lyrically, the singer instructs her boyfriend not to blunder and blemish her reputation.

"Taste" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet (2024). It was released through Island Records on August 23, 2024, as the third single from the album. Carpenter wrote it with songwriters Julia Michaels and Amy Allen and its producers John Ryan and Ian Kirkpatrick, with Julian Bunetta also contributing to production. The lyrics of "Taste" addresses the complexities of relationship issues. Dave Meyers directed the music video, which features Jenna Ortega. It is a pop track accompanied by slacker rock sonorities.

"Slim Pickins" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her sixth studio album Short n' Sweet (2024). Carpenter wrote it with Amy Allen and its producer, Jack Antonoff. The song became available as the album's ninth track on August 23, 2024, when it was released by Island Records. A country-influenced ballad, "Slim Pickins" has lyrics in which she expresses regret over the scarcity of suitable men to date. Carpenter premiered the song at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live on August 2, ahead of its release.

"Good Graces" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet (2024). Carpenter wrote it with songwriters Julia Michaels and Amy Allen and its producers, John Ryan and Julian Bunetta. The song became available as the album's third track on August 23, 2024, when it was released by Island Records.

References

  1. ↑ Chan, Anna (January 26, 2021). "Sabrina Carpenter Signs with Island Records: 'It's the Perfect Place for Me'" . Billboard . Archived from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  2. ↑ Aswad, Jem (January 26, 2021). "Sabrina Carpenter Signs with Island Records". Variety . Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  3. ↑ Hawke, Maya (February 8, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter and Maya Hawke on Rethinking the Pop Star Playbook". Interview. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ Frank Revees, Madeleine (March 27, 2024). "I Am Pleased to Inform You That Your Massive Crush on Sabrina Carpenter Is Justified". Cosmopolitan . Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  5. ↑ Dailey, Hannah (April 9, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter Announces New Single 'Espresso' Ahead of Coachella 2024: Here's When It Arrives". Billboard . Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ Trust, Gary (June 17, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter Pours Double Shot of 'Espresso' & 'Please Please Please' at Nos. 1 & 2 on Billboard Global 200". Billboard . Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ Trust, Gary (April 22, 2024). "'Sweet' Success: Hozier Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 for First Time". Billboard . Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  8. ↑ Trust, Gary (June 24, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter's 'Please Please Please' Becomes Her First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1". Billboard . Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ Bailey, Alyssa (June 3, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter's Album Short n' Sweet: All We Know So Far". Elle . Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  10. ↑ Garcia, Thania (June 3, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter to Release New Album Short n' Sweet in August". Variety . Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  11. ↑ Kurp, Josh (July 9, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter Unveils 'Short N' Sweet' Tracklist With Cheeky Video". Uproxx . Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  12. 1 2 3 Island Records (2024). Short n' Sweet (Media notes). Sabrina Carpenter.
  13. 1 2 "'Bed Chem' — Song by Sabrina Carpenter". Apple Music (US). Retrieved August 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. 1 2 Campbell, Erica. "Sabrina Carpenter, Superstar". Paper . Retrieved August 21, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. 1 2 Lipshutz, Jason (August 23, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet: All 12 Songs Ranked". Billboard . Retrieved August 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. 1 2 Prance, Sam (August 22, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter Explains the Horny Meaning Behind Her 'Bed Chem' Lyrics". Capital . Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  17. ↑ Ernest, Maya (August 23, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter's Steamy 'Bed Chem' Lyrics Seem to Reference Barry Keoghan". Elle . Retrieved August 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ↑ Hanson, Sophie (August 23, 2024). "Sabrina Carpenter Just Called Out the Size of Barry Keoghan's You-Know-What in Her New Song 'Bed Chem'". StyleCaster. Archived from the original on August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  19. ↑ Kickham, Dylan (August 23, 2024). "Sabrina Just Dropped a Horny Anthem All About Barry". Elite Daily . Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Sabrina Carpenter at Her Cheekiest & 7 Other New Songs Out This Week". Nylon . August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.