[Verse 1]
I know I have good judgment, I know I have good taste
It's funny and it's ironic that only I feel that way
I promise 'em that you're different and everyone makes mistakes
But just don't
I heard that you're an actor, so act like a stand-up guy
Whatever devil's inside you, don't let him out tonight
I tell them it's just your culture and everyone rolls their eyes

Yeah, I know
All I'm asking, baby

[Chorus]
Please, please, please
Don't prove I'm right
And please, pleasе, please
Don't bring me to tеars when I just did my makeup so nice
Heartbreak is one thing, my ego's another
I beg you, don't embarrass me, motherfucker, oh
Please, please, please (Ah)

[Verse 2]
Well, I have a fun idea, babe (Uh-huh), maybe just stay inside
I know you're cravin' some fresh air, but the ceiling fan is so nice (It's so nice, right?)

And we could live so happily if no one knows that you're with me
I'm just kidding, but really (Kinda), really, really

[Chorus]
Please, please, please (Please don't prove I'm right)
Don't prove I'm right
And please, please, please
Don't bring me to tears when I just did my makeup so nice
Heartbreak is one thing (Heartbreak is one thing), my ego's another (Ego's another)
I beg you, don't embarrass me, motherfucker, oh
Please, please, please (Ah)

[Outro]
If you wanna go and be stupid
Don't do it in front of me

If you don't wanna cry to my music
Don't make me hate you prolifically

Please, please, please (Please)
Please, please, please (Please)
Please (Please), please (Please), please
(Ah)

About

Genius Annotation

“Please Please Please” is the second single from Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet. The track captures a mix of affection, frustration, and concern. The lyrics explore the complexities of loving someone who might not always make the best decisions, and emphasize Carpenter’s desire to protect both her relationship and pride. It is rumored to be about her boyfriend, Barry Keoghan, who stars as Sabrina Carpenter’s love interest in the song’s music video.

The track was first teased on April 11, 2024, when a 4-second snippet was played in the police car at the end of the “Espresso” music video. Sabrina Carpenter posted the same snippet online on June 2, 2024, almost 2 months after it was initially heard. The following day, she teased the song’s announcement in the caption of the Short n' Sweet album announcement post:

i also have a surprise coming for you on thursday night so keep an eye out!!

As promised, on June 5, 2024, Sabrina Carpenter officially announced that “Please Please Please” would be the next single by posting the trailer for its music video.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Sabrina Carpenter say about the "Please Please Please" music video?
Genius Answer

I ended the last video getting arrested, so naturally I thought it would be satisfying to start the “Please Please Please” video in jail. I liked the idea of falling in love with a convict and being shocked and embarrassed every time he commits crimes. I was sooo lucky to get Barry Keoghan in the video cause he is just magic on screen.

— Sabrina Carpenter via Vogue

How did the song perform commercially?
Genius Answer

During the tracking week ending June 22, 2024, the song debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The following week, the song rose to the top position of the chart, becoming Carpenter’s first ever #1 on the Hot 100.

Behind The Scenes
Genius Answer

Is there a live performance of "Please Please Please" by Sabrina Carpenter?
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Release Date
June 6, 2024
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