Fans have been buzzing—are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan still a thing, or did their headline-making romance reach the “goodbye, Sabrina Carpenter lyrics” stage? The answer is: they’ve broken up. The couple, whose whirlwind dating journey began in December 2023 and played out in the limelight (including cameos in each other’s projects and appearances at must-see events like the Met Gala), called it quits back in December 2024. Multiple sources confirmed that the split was amicable and rooted in the classic, “we’re both young and focused on our exploding careers” logic—not cheating or drama, despite swirling rumors.
Insiders report that Carpenter “isn’t sad over the breakup and is staying busy and distracted,” funnelling that energy into her smash new man’s best friend era. Her new album and several tracks—like “tears,” “never getting laid,” “goodbye,” —have fans speculating which verses are about Keoghan. As for Keoghan, he wiped his Instagram in May 2025 and has mostly laid low, only posting once to ask for privacy amid online speculation and fan harassment.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Lyrics, Album Hints & What Comes Next
If anyone’s looking for clues about the breakup, Sabrina Carpenter’s lyrics are the place to start. Tracks off the “man’s best friend” album—yes, that’s the official title—like “tears,” “my man on willpower,” and “man’s best friend” are packed with sly references and emotional confessions. Many believe “tears” directly allude to the heartbreak, with the repeated phrase “my man’s best friend is willpower” prompting fans to connect the song dots to her newly single status.
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The “man’s best friend tracklist” is already a hot topic, with listeners decoding which songs reference Colman Domingo (her new on-screen mentor), and which are unmistakably hinting at her split from Keoghan. Notably, the “tears” and “goodbye” have been trending on socials, as fans relate the evocative messages to Sabrina’s chapter of self-discovery and independence. Even interviews echo this new attitude; Sabrina stated she’s “focused on the album and letting the music say what it needs to say.”
So for anyone still holding out hope for a reunion: as much as the couple projected chemistry in videos and on red carpets, all signs point to Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan being officially done as of now—and what’s left is a breakup that’s given pop music some of its boldest and sharpest songs yet.
The star, Her Lyrics, and the Path Forward
- The breakup was official in December 2024 and reported by multiple outlets, not merely rumors.
- Lyrics from “man’s best friend,” “tears,” and “goodbye” are widely seen as Carpenter channeling her split and new independence.
- Keoghan has remained mostly silent and private, asking the public for empathy, while Carpenter’s focus is on music, work, and her fans.
- The “man’s best friend album” and references to “tears,” “never getting laid,” and “man’s best friend” are not only catchy: they’re deeply personal.
For now, it’s a clear “goodbye, I’m moving forward” from Sabrina. The drama is done—but the music (and the lyrics) has never been more real.
