Meaning of “Sue Me” by Sabrina Carpenter

“Sue Me” is a song written, recorded and performed by American singer/songwriter Sabrina Carpenter. The lyrics of this tune deal with post relationship issues. According to Carpenter, the song is actually about an actual legal dispute she had with her former managers, Elliot Lurie and Stan Rogow. Carpenter revealed this during her appearance on Live! with Kelly and Ryan.

Below is Carpenter performing the song live on the aforementioned show. At the end of the performance, she also briefly explains the inspiration behind the song and its meaning to her.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCYP5pUDHMU

In 2017, after being fired by Carpenter, a furious Rogow and Lurie took Carpenter along with her new manager to court for what they referred to as a “breach of contract”. According to both men, after they were fired, they were not paid certain monies from the profits from two of Carpenter’s albums. The albums in question are Eyes Wide Open and Evolution. They therefore took the case to court seeking “damages” as well as “restitution”.

So in the song “Sue Me”, a confident and happy Carpenter decides to enjoy her life after the drama arising from her departure from her former managers.

What “Sue Me” means to Carpenter

To her, this tune is about empowerment and confidence. “It is kind of being comfortable with yourself regardless of what anybody thinks”.

Music video for “Sue Me”

The song’s music video was directed by Lauren Dunn. It was released on Carpenter’s official Vevo and YouTube accounts on the same day the track was dropped.

Facts about “Sue Me”

• Carpenter along with four other songwriters. These writers are: Warren Felder, Zaire Koalo, Steph Jones and Trevor Brown.
• Production of the song was handled by three of the aforementioned songwriters (Koalo, Felder and Brown).
• The official release date of “Sue Me” was November 9, 2018 through Hollywood Records.
• This is the fourth track from Carpenter’s third studio album Singular: Act I. Carpenter’s earlier song “Paris” can also be found on that album.
• The clip for this song is highly inspired by the 2001 comedy film Legally Blonde. Carpenter’s close friend actress Joey King stars in the clip.

What musical genre is “Sue Me”?

It is a dance-pop anthem.

Did Carpenter release this track as a single?

Yes, Carpenter did. “Sue Me” is actually the second single from Singular: Act I.

Who sings the background on this tune?

The background vocals are sung by all three producers of the track.