Sabrina Carpenter establishes pathos by expressing feelings of rejection, and heartbreak, allowing her listeners to connect with her experience. She begins by admitting, “I’m suddenly the least sought after girl in the land,” which shows how unwanted and insecure she feels after her partner becomes emotionally distant. This vulnerable confession encourages the audience to feel empathy with her pain. She continues by explaining, “He’s busy, he’s working, he doesn’t have time for me,” illustrating how neglected and unimportant she feels in the relationship. Finally, she reflects on the past by saying, “He used to be literally obsessed with me,” creating a strong comparison between how the relationship once was and what it has become. By sharing these honest emotions and combining vulnerability with humor, Carpenter successfully evokes empathy from her audience, making her message emotionally powerful, relatable, and memorable for listeners who have experienced a similar situation.
