Coincidence Lyrics

About “Coincidence”

"Coincidence" is a song by Sabrina Carpenter from her album *Short n' Sweet (Bonus Track LP)*, released on August 23, 2024. Produced by John Ryan and Ian Kirkpatrick, the sharpness of Carpenter's sarcasm reflects in her musings on the dubious behavior of an ex-partner. Its lyrics delve into the frustratingly familiar situation in which an ex conveniently reconnects with a former flame, all while denying any intentional wrongdoing. The so-called coincidences are packed with playful but biting commentary on infidelity or emotional betrayal.

• Album: *Short n' Sweet (Bonus Track LP)*
• Release Date: August 23, 2024
• Producers: John Ryan, Ian Kirkpatrick
• Label: Island Records
• Genres: Pop, Country Pop
• Written By: Sabrina Carpenter, John Ryan, Julia Michaels, Amy Allen

Song Meanings Explained.

"Coincidence" speaks to suspicion and betrayal in a relationship. For Sabrina Carpenter, the notion of being great at irony and sarcasm probably reflects itself on how lame her former lover's excuses are and how his suspicious actions can only be considered "coincidences." The song goes deep into the patterns of dishonesty that are quite common when somebody is caught between old and new relationships.

[Verse 1]

The first verse reveals how Carpenter narrates how her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend appeared to have re-entered his life. The way her name and such stuff come up all the time, and the ex being in the same town on the same night are events that are a little far too coincidental to be nothing but accidental. A feeling or mood of skepticism and being fed up is set within this verse.

[Chorus]

The chorus describes the disbelief and frustration Carpenter feels, as her partner is losing all semblance of reason while remaining seemingly clueless about his actions. The refrain saying "What a coincidence" repeated here really drips with sarcasm and disbelief at his justifications.

[Verse 2]

The second verse explores further into the actions of the ex, which reveal how quickly he changes his attention back to the old flame. Carpenter narrates how he started entertaining her advances and even getting romantic with her after all, when he appeared perfectly happy in the current relationship just a week prior. All of that only serves to underline that it's not a coincidence, that's the type of guy he was.

[Bridge]

The bridge adds to the humor but is still so razor-sharp scathing in its contribution to the narrative, as Carpenter makes a mockery of the various excuses her ex may have said, like his phone dying or his car "driving itself" to his ex's location. This is the part that actually highlights how stupid what he is doing is, really playing on how obvious this relationship really is.

[Outro]

At the outro, by repeating sarcastically "what a coincidence," Carpenter is driving home the fact that she sees right through his excuses and is not duped by the apparent arbitrariness of these events.

Song Theme.

Probably being with a partner who does things very suspiciously and then tries to hold them off as coincidence is what *Coincidence* by Sabrina Carpenter is all about. In this song, Sabrina Carpenter uses the track to explore these kinds of justifications people make while deep inside they know they are in the wrong. The track itself emphasizes the absurdity of these kinds of excuses, including the emotional toll it takes on a person, left questioning the truth.

Technical Analysis.

*Coincidence* is a dance-pop song which fuses country and has, sonically, an upbeat effective rhythm in contradiction to its lyrics that are razor-sharp. Musically, the John Ryan and Ian Kirkpatrick production is slick, rich with a sonic palette of both acoustic and electronic sounds, which only adds to its jubilant yet forceful statement. The use of a repetitive chorus helps to underscore the sarcastic message of the song, while the bridge puts in a clever twist that keeps the listener hooked. What seals the deal is Carpenter's vocal execution: it comes forth confidently and sassy, just like the underlying theme of the song, to unveil and jeer at fraudulence. It is from the catchy verses, the general structure, and the choruses that make this a great track.