Taste (Sabrina Carpenter song)

"Taste" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter, released on February 3, 2023, as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Emails I Can't Send Fwd:. The song was written by Carpenter, Steph Jones, Amy Allen, and Julian Bunetta, and produced by Bunetta.

"Taste" is a pop song with elements of R&B and funk. Lyrically, the song explores themes of self-confidence, independence, and owning one's desires. Carpenter uses food and flavor metaphors to describe feeling desirable and being in control of her own experiences. The song's title, "Taste," refers to the singer's desirability and the idea that others want a "taste" of what she has to offer.

The music video for "Taste," directed by Amber Park, was released concurrently with the song. It features Carpenter in a variety of stylized settings, emphasizing the song's themes of confidence and self-assuredness. The video has garnered significant attention for its visual aesthetic and Carpenter's performance.

Reception to "Taste" was generally positive, with critics praising its catchy melody, confident lyrics, and Carpenter's vocal performance. The song charted in several countries and has been a popular choice for social media trends. It served as a successful launch for the Emails I Can't Send Fwd: era.