Written by Carpenter and Ido Zmishlany (who produced the track), this is the lead single from her sophomore album, EVOLution. Prior to its release, Carpenter teased the track on Instagram through a daily countdown.
“On Purpose” is an upbeat pop-dance song with elements of tropical house that celebr...
[Verse 1]
Your eyes crashin' into my eyes
Was I accidentally falling in love?
Your words didn't mean to heal the hurt
We're coincidentally more than enough
[Pre-Chorus 1]
All these days, I never thought
That I would need someone so much
Who knew?
But I don't think I ever planned
For this helpless circumstance with you
[Chorus]
You're scared, I'm nervous
But I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
Baby, I know it's weird, but it's worth it
'Cause I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
[Post-Chorus]
(Go) Hey, huh
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
(Go) Hey, huh
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
[Verse 2]
My dreams running into your dreams
It's as if we wished on the same star
And my time changing all of your time
It's a butterfly effect on my heart
[Pre-Chorus]
All these days, I never thought
That I would need someone so much
Who knew? Who knew?
But I don't think I ever planned
For this helpless circumstance with you
Oh, whoa
[Chorus]
You're scared, I'm nervous
But I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
Baby, I know it's weird, but it's worth it
'Cause I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
[Post-Chorus]
(Go) Hey, huh (On purpose)
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
(Go) Hey, huh
Hey, huh, hey, huh, hey
But I guess that we did it on purpose
[Bridge]
Lost in darkness
You're my focus
Love me hopeless
But I guess that we did it on purpose
Lost in darkness
You're my focus
Love me hopeless
Oh, you're scared
[Chorus]
You're scared, I'm nervous
But I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
Baby, I know it's weird, but it's worth it
'Cause I guess that we did it on purpose
On purpose, on purpose
[Outro]
Lost in darkness
You're my focus
Love me hopeless
But I guess that we did it on purpose
Lost in darkness
You're my focus
Love me hopeless
But I guess that we did it on purpose
On Purpose was written by Ido Zmishlany & Sabrina Carpenter.
On Purpose was produced by Ido Zmishlany.
Sabrina Carpenter released On Purpose on Fri Jul 29 2016.
As of yet, Sabrina has not confirmed the song’s subject. However, the only public relationship she’s had was with fellow actor Bradley Steven Perry, so it’s possible he was an inspiration.
Live on the Honda Stage at the Hammerstein Ballroom (2018)
When I wrote ‘On Purpose’ it was almost a year ago and it really happened on accident, which is very ironic. Originally, the song was about not wanting to grow up. I’m the baby of the family and it was originally much more of an emotional song about just not wanting to grow up and wanting to stay yo...