Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has released her highly anticipated new album, Short N’ Sweet, and the accompanying video for the album’s opener, “Taste,” is sure to shock and entertain.
In the video, Carpenter finds herself in a love triangle with Jenna Ortega, and things take a dark turn when they decide to battle it out for their shared love interest. The result is a gory and over-the-top affair that’s not for the faint of heart.
“Taste” explores the theme of psychosexual transference, a concept previously explored by artists like Little Big Town and Olivia Rodrigo. Carpenter’s lyrics echo Rodrigo’s own experiences, as both singers have dealt with similar situations in their personal lives.
The video’s ending is both unexpected and darkly humorous, leaving viewers with a sense of satisfaction and perhaps a little bit of unease.