Sabrina Carpenter Unwraps a Surprise for Fans with ‘Such a Funny Way,’ Calling It a “Cathartic Christmas Crashout” Song

The pop star adds an emotionally reflective bonus track to her No. 1 album Man’s Best Friend, marking the holidays with gratitude, glam, and growth.

This Christmas, Sabrina Carpenter is giving fans a gift that goes beyond festive cheer—an honest, emotional release wrapped in melody.

On Wednesday, Dec. 24, the singer-songwriter released “Such a Funny Way”, a bonus track from her chart-topping album Man’s Best Friend, making the song available on streaming platforms for the first time. Carpenter announced the surprise on Instagram, describing the release as a heartfelt “thank you for such a beautiful year” and calling the track a “cathartic Christmas crashout song” for anyone who might need it.

“I love you guys so much,” Carpenter, 26, wrote in her caption. “Thank you for caring for these songs the way I do and for such a special 2025!! I feel lucky to know there’s still so much good to come.”

Originally released in September as a digital download, “Such a Funny Way” had already become a fan favorite. At the time, Carpenter teased the track as a meaningful extension of the album’s narrative, writing, “The sentiment is one I always thought could really be the end of Man’s Best Friend in another universe.” Wanting fans to experience it sooner rather than later, she made the song available digitally—now completing its journey with a full streaming release.

Alongside the track, Carpenter unveiled a vintage-style lyric video, leaning into old Hollywood glamour. Dressed in classic, cinematic styling and surrounded by sharply dressed men, the visual complements the song’s emotional weight with a sense of timeless drama and elegance—an aesthetic that has become increasingly central to her artistic identity.

Man’s Best Friend, released on Aug. 29, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a major milestone in Carpenter’s career. The album reflects a period of personal growth and emotional reckoning, something she spoke candidly about in a September interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1.

The inspiration, she revealed, came from a recent heartbreak experience—one that left her less bitter than she expected. “I think I came out of a sad situation with a little bit more of the like, ‘You know what? There’s two people involved, and this is part of growing up,’” she shared.

Rather than dwelling in sadness, Carpenter explained that the music reflects a shift in mindset. “You don’t really have a lot of time to sort of mope and weep,” she said. “You kind of just got to get back out there.” Not necessarily in a romantic sense, but in life itself—choosing movement over isolation, and perspective over self-blame.

At its core, Man’s Best Friend captures an artist learning to recognize that being hurt does not mean being damaged. With “Such a Funny Way,” Carpenter offers a final, fitting chapter—one that feels introspective, vulnerable, and quietly empowering.

This Christmas release is more than a bonus track. It’s a moment of connection between artist and audience, a reminder that healing can coexist with humor, reflection, and a little bit of glam. And for fans navigating the season with mixed emotions, Sabrina Carpenter’s latest gift arrives right on time.