It's catchy. It’s fun. Its lyrics are just the right amount of unserious without seeming lazy. A sexy and sun-drenched music video, directed by the brilliant Dave Meyers, ticks the final box. There is no questioning why the track has immediately won over TikTok.
And if like me, you have found yourself singing “I’m working laaate, ‘cause I’m a singer” in the most obnoxious voice wherever in the day possible, rest assured you are not alone. Throughout the song, Carpenter remains unapologetically conceited which makes for a playful take on the single’s theme of infatuation. Think Mariah Carey’s Obsessed, only more tongue-in-cheek.
Whilst the single fails to deliver anything strikingly new in terms of its sound, it undeniably aligns with Carpenter’s existing catalogue. Since 2014, the former Disney star has been turning out a consistent discography of pop earworms. I would argue it is about time one truly takes off as Espresso is promising to.
Who else is off for a refill?