On Purpose

Sabrina Carpenter

About On Purpose

"On Purpose" is a song recorded by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her second studio album Evolution (2016), served as the opening track of the album. The track was written by Carpenter and its producer Ido Zmishlany. The song was released by Hollywood Records as the lead single from Evolution and it was premiered on July 29, 2016. "On Purpose" is a midtempo piano pop song with a tropical house chorus. In the song, Carpenter talks about a relationship that was not supposed to happen. It was accompanied by a music video directed by James Miller premiered on her Vevo channel on August 12, 2016. It featured Carpenter walking and touring London and Madrid. 


Year:
2016
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Your eyes
Crashin' into my eyes
Was I accidentally falling in love?
Your words
Didn't mean to heal the hurt
Were coincidentally more than enough

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

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
But I guess that we did it on purpose
But I guess that we did it on purpose

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

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, woah

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
But I guess that we did it on purpose, on purpose, on purpose
On purpose
But I guess that we did it on purpose
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
Lost in darkness
You're my focus
Love me hopeless
Oh, you're scared

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

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

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She had a recurring role as the young version of Chloe Goodwin in The Goodwin Games and starred as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. She starred as Jenny Parker in 2016 Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting. She is signed to Hollywood Records. Her debut EP Can't Blame a Girl for Trying was released in 2014, and she has since released two full-length albums: Eyes Wide Open (2015) and Evolution (2016). Her third studio album, Singular: Act I, was released on November 9, 2018. more »

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Written by: IDO ZMISHLANY, SABRINA CARPENTER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Walt Disney Music Company

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15 facts about this song

Album Declaration
"On Purpose" is the lead single from Sabrina Carpenter's second album, "Evolution".
Release Date
The song was released on July 29, 2016.
Songwriting Process
Sabrina admitted in various interviews that the song took about 10 minutes to initially write.
Chart Performance
Though "On Purpose" did not chart in the United States, it reached number 31 in Belgium.
Music Video Popularity
The music video for "On Purpose" was hugely popular, garnering over 20 million views on YouTube.
Subject Matter
The song explores an accidental love story, which Sabrina illustrates in the lyrics as not so accidental.
Co-Writers
Sabrina co-wrote "On Purpose" with Ido Zmishlany, who also produced the song.
Personal Responsibility
Sabrina stated that she feels responsible for communicating the song's emotion since she lived the story she's singing about in "On Purpose".
Pop Sound
Unlike her debut album "Eyes Wide Open," "On Purpose" introduced a more pop-driven sound for Sabrina, indicating an evolution in her music style.
Critical Praising
Critics praised the song for its mature sound and production.
Video Shoot Location
The music video for "On Purpose" was shot in various locations, including London and California, where Sabrina was on tour at the time.
Evolution Concept
The album title "Evolution" hints at the progression of Sabrina's music and personal growth, which is evident in the nuances of "On Purpose".
Public Recognition
Though not a chart-topping hit, "On Purpose" contributed significantly to raising Sabrina's profile in the pop music scene, making her one of Disney's breakout stars.
Promotion Strategy
To promote "On Purpose," Sabrina performed a stripped-down version of the song on private stages and several TV appearances.
Song Duration
"On Purpose" runs for three minutes and 58 seconds, slightly longer than standard pop songs.

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