Sabrina Carpenter’s Emails I can’t send album has captured listeners across the world with its relatable lyricism, cheeky delivery and infectious melodies, but there’s one element that particularly stands out: the Nonsense outros. These snippets, often improvised or tailored to specific performances, are witty, playful, and brimming with the rhythmic charm of modern poetry. As an additional fact, Nonsense & Lit was named partly after this song, so this post feels like a milestone already, despite having only been live for a month. 

What are the Nonsense outros?

If you’ve listened to Nonsense, then you know it’s a flirty, tongue-in-cheek song that balances humour and desire. But, where the real magic lies for many of us, is in the outros; those lines at the end of live performances are where Sabrina’s creativity gets a chance to really shine. Each outro consists of three verses and it is designed to make listeners laugh, blush or hype them up for the next song or act. 

Take, for example, her outro for the Emails I can’t send tour in London:
Harry Potter, Peter Pan and Big Ben/ Sherlock Holmes, Adele and bloody West End/ Dua Lipa, Nando’s, I love London

Here, she makes use of cultural references to close the song in a city, always leading to a roaring audience. The use of rhyme and the conversational tone make it instantly memorable.

A Collection of Poetic Outros

Sabrina tailors her outros for different cities and performances, making use of double entendre and local points of reference. Some fan favourite examples include:

BBC1 Radio Live, United Kingdom, May 26, 2024

BBC said I should keep it PG/ BBC, I wish I had it in me/ There’s a double meaning if you dig deep

Mexico City, Mexico, August 27, 2023

Felt so good, he made me hit the top note/ Eras tickets, girl, you won the lotto/ Mexico, I kinda think te amo

Sydney, Australia, February 24, 2024

When you go down under, do you miss me?/ He’s so big, I felt it in my kidney/ Screamed so loud, they heard it here in Sydney

Glasgow, Scotland, June 13, 2023

He said that I’m hotter than Tabasco/ I’m just a pint away from “shake my ass” mode/ I recycle, baby, where’s the Glasgow?

Dublin, Ireland, June 11, 2023

When I’m in the bed, you know I’m snugglin’/ When I’m in the bathtub, I’m in bubblin’/ When I turn him on, that dick is Dublin

Paris, France, July 3, 2023

Boy, that thing’s so big, I have to share it/ What’s “ménage a trois”? Go ask your parents/ Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, Paris?

Why is this Nonsense important?

What makes Sabrina’s Nonsense outros so special is their accessibility. While traditional poetry can sometimes feel intimidating, these lines invite everyone to enjoy the art of wordplay. They tap into universal emotions—love, humor, desire—while remaining grounded in the language of today’s culture.

More importantly, they reflect the power of improvisation. In crafting new lines for each performance, Sabrina reminds us that poetry isn’t just something we read in books; it’s something we live, speak, and share.

The Connection Between Music and Poetry

Music has always been a close sibling to poetry. Both rely on rhythm, imagery, and sound to convey emotion. The Nonsense outros bridge the gap between the two, blending the lyrical quality of the song with the succinct beauty of poetic form.

In a way, these outros are echoes of oral traditions, where storytellers and poets would tailor their words to fit the audience and occasion. Whether she’s name-dropping cities, making her fans laugh, or slipping in a clever rhyme, Sabrina is participating in a long history of improvisational artistry.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Nonsense outros may be lighthearted, but they remind us of the enduring power of words. They’re proof that poetry doesn’t have to be stiff or inaccessible—it can be playful, cheeky, and utterly modern.

So, the next time you find yourself singing along to one of her clever outros, take a moment to appreciate the artistry behind it. Poetry isn’t just what we’ve learnt in the classroom; it can be disguised as a pop song outro, making us giggle one rhyme at a time.

What’s your favorite Nonsense outro? Share it with us in the comments below!