Sabrina Carpenter gave fans an unexpected holiday gift this Christmas Eve — and it came wrapped in emotion, honesty, and signature Sabrina sparkle. The 26-year-old singer surprised listeners by releasing Man’s Best Friend (Bonus Track Version), featuring a brand-new song titled “Such a Funny Way.” The release arrived quietly but hit instantly, adding a heartfelt chapter to an already meaningful era of her music.
The track debuted alongside a lyric video, allowing fans to fully sit with the words and emotion behind the song. Known for blending vulnerability with wit, Sabrina once again leans into storytelling that feels personal, reflective, and deeply human. The release feels less like a traditional drop and more like a thoughtful gift — one meant to be unwrapped slowly.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Sabrina explained the meaning behind the song and why she felt now was the right time to release it.
“a little surprise for you ‘Such a Funny Way’ is a song i am so proud of. the sentiment is one i always thought could really be the end of Mans Best Friend in another universe! i didn’t want you to wait too long to have it and get to know it. it’s available for digital download now 🐾 🖤,” she wrote.
The message instantly resonated with fans, many of whom have followed the emotional journey of Man’s Best Friend since its release. The new track feels like a quiet epilogue — reflective, intimate, and emotionally open in a way that feels deeply intentional.
Sabrina also took to X (formerly Twitter) to further share her gratitude and explain the spirit behind the release.
“to thank you for such a beautiful year …and to supply whoever needs a cathartic christmas crashout song… Man’s best friend bonus track edition with one of my favorites ‘Such a Funny Way’ is now officially available on streaming 🤍🐾 i love you guys so much. Thank you for caring for these songs the way i do and for such a special 2025!! I feel lucky to know there’s still so much good to come x”
The release caps off a year that has seen Sabrina continue to evolve as both a songwriter and performer, balancing vulnerability with confidence and creative growth. “Such a Funny Way” feels like a quiet moment of reflection amid a busy year — one that invites listeners to sit with their feelings, reflect on relationships, and maybe even find comfort in the messiness of it all.
The song is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, giving fans the perfect soundtrack for a reflective holiday moment — or a late-night listen that hits a little too close to home.
As 2026 approaches, Sabrina’s gift feels less like a surprise and more like a promise: more honesty, more emotion, and more music that speaks straight to the heart.
Check out the lyrics here:
[Verse 1]
Must be that you want me so much that you don’t have the words
Keep me far from friends and family, baby, that’s just one of your quirks
And if distance makes you fonder, I’m flattered by the distance you seek
And you know just how to thrill me
Oh honey, how you kill me
[Chorus]
You have such a funny way of sayin’ “I love you”
Forgettin’ me more every day, it gets me every time
When I call you, but you’re not replyin’
Oh, I’m sure you’re busy ’cause you’re tryin’
To show me I’m the girl you long for every day
You have such a funny way
[Verse 2]
My sweater from the night we met, how sweet that you’re returning it
Oh, what a lovely sentiment, you said, “Don’t contact me again”
And what a strange coincidence, your grandma died and died again
And I would send condolences if one of my phone calls would just go through
Kill me in many ways you do
My baby
[Chorus]
You have such a funny way of sayin’ “I love you”
Forgettin’ me more every day, it gets me every time
When I call you, but you’re not replyin’
Oh, I’m sure you’re busy ’cause you’re tryin’
To show me I’m the girl you long for every day
You have such a funny way
[Bridge]
It’s funny you’re out drinkin’, funny I’m at home
Funny everybody knows something that I don’t
Funny how I do this every single time
So funny that I have to laugh just so I don’t cry
Just so I don’t cry
[Outro]
You have such a funny way of sayin’ “I love you”
You have such a funny way
You have such a funny way
