Sabrina Carpenter’s single “Thumbs” focuses on how everyone is similar, promoting the idea of not becoming someone who just continuously follows societal flow. People go through with routines they do not even realize are subconsciously taken from people around them.
This song exploits how people go through the same cycles over and over again without thinking much for themselves.
The song is titled “Thumbs” and includes a repeated lyric of “And so they keep on twiddlin’ them thumbs.” This is a direct reference to what it means to “twiddle your thumbs,” indicating doing nothing, waiting for something to happen. It implies being a bystander to the events of the world, not taking action against it and even going along with it.
Sabrina sings “‘Cause that’s just the way of the world/It never ends ‘til the end, then you start again,” highlighting the endless cycle of universal daily routine.
I chose this song because I like its promotion of individuality. I have also been listening to it more lately for nostalgic purposes, as I used to listen to it in middle school. Sabrina’s recent rise in the music industry reminded me of this song’s existence.
“Thumbs” was a promotional single release for Sabrina Carpenter’s album “EVOlution” on October 7, 2016. It was later released as an official single January 3, 2017.
Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Most of Sabrina’s music genre is pop and includes themes of romance, relationships, and personal growth. Her most popular song “Espresso” was released on her hit 2024 album “Short n’ Sweet.”
With over 66 million listeners on Spotify, Sabrina Carpenter can be found on all streaming platforms.