Busy Woman" is a song by Sabrina Carpenter, initially released as an exclusive bonus track on Short n' Sweet, a limited edition digital release of her sixth album Short n' Sweet. It was later re-released as part of the deluxe edition of Short n' Sweet Busy Woman" is three minutes and six seconds long. Carpenter wrote the song with Amy Allen and its producer, Jack Antonoff. It was recorded at Sharp Sonics Studios in Los Angeles and Electric Lady Studios in New York City In "Busy Woman," Carpenter humorously addresses the challenges she faces with rejection. The song starts with her admitting that, despite usually being calm and rational, she loses all composure when turned down. In the first verse, she sings about how rejection feels immoral to her and how it can make her react in an exaggerated and dramatic way. She emphasizes that if the subject is interested in her, she will be the ideal partner and be willing to go above and beyond. In case the feelings are not reciprocated, she will casually brush it off and act indifferent as she is too busy for anything less than what she deserves In the chorus, Carpenter expresses how she will make herself available if someone wants her, but if not, she would be completely fine and not interested anymore Nylon's Samantha Leach believed that "Busy Woman" had "all the hallmarks of Carpenter hit. It's punchy, thirsty, and funny as hell According to Billboard's Jason Lipshutz, the song "sounds like it could be Carpenter’s next innuendo-heavy smash Paper thought it was weaker than Carpenter's best material but "still stronger than nearly anyone else on the charts
Carpenter has performed "Busy Woman" as a surprise song on some dates of her fifth concert tour, the Short n' Sweet Tour 2024–2025
Busy Woman
Lyrics
(Oh, hey) Oh
I'm so mature, collected, and sensible Except when I get hit with rejection To turn me down, well, that's just unethical I'll turn into someone you're scared to know
But if you need my love My clothes are off, I'm comin' over to your place And if you don't need (If you don't need) my love Well, I didn't want your little bitch ass anyway Yeah, I'm a busy woman I wouldn't let you come into my calendar any night But if you want my kisses I'll be your perfect Mrs. 'til the day that one of us dies (Oh, hey)
Busy woman, all the time Busy woman
So much to shave and lipstick to reapply Maybe for you, though, I could accommodate I'm flexible, so just tell me what you like Tantric yoga, baby, namaste If you don't want me, I'll just deem you gay
But if you need my love My clothes are off, I'm comin' over to your place (Ah) And if you don't need (If you don't need) my love Well, I didn't want your little bitch ass anyway Yeah, I'm a busy woman I wouldn't let you come into my calendar any night But if you want my kisses I'll be your perfect Mrs. 'til the day that one of us dies
Busy woman, all the time Busy woman for the rest of my life My openings are super tight Busy woman, unless you call tonight Night (Ooh) Ooh
But if you need my love My clothes are off, I'm comin' over to your place (Ah) And if you don't need (If you don't need) my love (My love) Well, I didn't want your little bitch ass anyway 'Cause I'm a busy woman (Oh, hey) I wouldn't let you come into my calendar any night But if you want my kisses I'll be your perfect Mrs. 'til the day that one of us dies
