Sabrina Carpenter’s recent album release has sparked widespread speculation, with fans convinced she’s subtly accusing Camila Cabello of “stealing” Shawn Mendes. Carpenter’s new album, Short N Sweet, dropped on August 22 and reportedly draws inspiration from her experiences in love. Yet, some fans believe certain lyrics hint that Cabello may have intervened in Carpenter’s short-lived romance with Mendes.
In particular, the track “Coincidence” contains pointed lyrics such as: “Last week, you didn’t have any doubts. This week, you’re holding space for her ton-gue in your mo-uth. Now she’s sending you some pictures wearin’ less and less.” This line is thought to reflect Carpenter’s own experience, with fans speculating it references a brief fling between her and Mendes from February to March 2023. Allegedly, Cabello, Mendes’ ex, reentered his life soon after, sending “cool” photos to rekindle their relationship, which later became public with a Coachella sighting in April 2023.
Fans also revisited Carpenter’s 2023 song “cindy lou who,” noting parallels with the Coachella setting: “Maybe he met you somewhere in the desert, while he was soul-searchin’, he found someone better.” Since Coachella takes place in the California desert, many speculate this line is a subtle nod to Mendes and Cabello’s famous reunion kiss at the festival, with fans noting the pair reportedly had a “broken mirror mended” moment during the event.
Other lyrics on Carpenter’s album seem to carry additional pointed messages, like: “Your car drove itself from L.A. to her thighs, Palm Springs looks nice, but who’s by your side?” and “I heard you’re back together, and if that’s true, you’ll just have to taste me when he’s kissing you.” These lines fuel the theory that Cabello actively sought to win Mendes back, leading to speculation about whether she ultimately succeeded.
From these lyrics, fans are increasingly convinced that Cabello did indeed rekindle her romance with Mendes, potentially at Carpenter’s expense. To date, however, none of the involved parties—Cabello, Mendes, or Carpenter—have directly commented on the rumors, with music being their primary means of “interaction” regarding the situation.
A Look at Mendes and Cabello’s On-and-Off Relationship
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello first became close friends before going public with their relationship in summer 2019, just days after their hit song “Señorita” was released. Their public displays of affection were often in the spotlight, but they eventually split in November 2021, leaving fans heartbroken.
In April 2023, Mendes and Cabello reignited romance rumors by sharing a series of intimate moments at the Coachella music festival. The two exchanged warm glances and affectionate gestures, which went viral on social media. When a reporter asked Cabello, “So you guys are back together?” she smiled and replied, “Yes, baby!” Mendes, who was following behind her, did not elaborate.
Mendes and Cabello have stayed in touch since their initial breakup in 2021, maintaining a close bond that some say led to their Coachella 2023 kiss. However, just six weeks later, the two were reportedly no longer together.
A Brief Romance with Sabrina Carpenter
Mendes’ rumored relationship with Sabrina Carpenter began earlier in 2023. The two were spotted in February, laughing together on the streets of Los Angeles. By March, they were seen together again at Miley Cyrus’ album release party, fueling further dating rumors. However, by April, Mendes had reunited with Cabello, seemingly ending his brief involvement with Carpenter.
This unfolding love triangle has fans closely watching for updates from the stars, whether through interviews, social media, or, as it seems, subtle hints in their music. For now, it remains an intriguing mystery with fans eagerly dissecting each lyric for clues.
