Thumbs

Sabrina Carpenter

About Thumbs

"Thumbs" is a song recorded by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her second studio album Evolution (2016), served as the third track of the album. The track was written by Priscilla Renea and its producer Steve Mac. The song was originally released by Hollywood Records as the third promotional single from Evolution on October 7, 2016, a week before the album's release. It was later released as the album's second single on January 3, 2017. "Thumbs" is an up-tempo electropop song with house and pop elements. Lyrically, the song talks about embracing individuality and rising above mediocrity. It was accompanied by a music video directed by Hayley Young premiered on her Vevo channel on February 10, 2017. The music video was made in one take and it featured Carpenter and a lot of people in a subway. Carpenter promoted "Thumbs" with several live performances, including on Radio Disney Music Awards 2017, on The TODAY Show and on The Late Late Show. It was the first song by Carpenter with a chart impact and it peaked at number one on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. It was certified Gold by United States (RIAA) and Platinum by Norway (IFPI). 


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2016
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Somewhere in the world there, is a father and a mother
And the father is a son, who has a mother
The mother has a daughter who gets married to the brother of a mother
And they all just tryna multiply with one another

'Cause that's just the way of the world
It never ends till the end, then you start again
That's just the way of the world
That's just the way of the world

Somewhere in the world, they think they're working for themselves
They get up everyday to go to work for someone else
And somebody works for them and, so, they think they got it made
But they're all just working to get paid the very same

And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum
They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum
And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum)
They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum

Somewhere in the world, you got a robber and a bank
And the bank robbed the people, so the people rob the bank
And the police came to get him, but they let him get away
'Cause they're all just workin' to get paid the very same

'Cause that's just the way of the world
It never ends till the end, then you start again
That's just the way of the world
That's just the way of the world

And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum)
They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum
And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum)
They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum

Don't believe everything that you hear
Let it go through your left and right ear
Don't just march to the beat of that drum
Don't be one of them people just twiddlin' them thumbs

'Cause that's just the way of the world (way of the world)
It never ends till the end, and then you start again
That's just the way of the world
That's just the way of the world

And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (keep on)
Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum)
They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum (Woo-oo, woo-oo)
And so, they keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (keep on, keep on)
Skiddly-dee-da-dum (skiddly-dee-da-dum)
They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (la-a-a-a-a)
Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum
(Siddly-dee-da-da-da-de-da-dum-dum)

They keep on twiddlin' them thumbs (keep on, keep on)
Skiddly-dee-da-dum
They keep on, they keep on
They gonna keep on twiddlin' them thumbs
Skiddly-dee-da-dum-dum
Cause that's just the way of the world

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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: Priscilla Renea Hamilton, Steve Mac

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date & Album
"Thumbs" was released on October 13th, 2016. It appears on Sabrina Carpenter's second studio album, "EVOLution".
Genre Classification
This song fits into the genre of Pop and R&B, providing a catchy, upbeat rhythm combined with soulful vocals.
Chart Performance
In the U.S, the song peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, which acts as an extension to the Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Thumbs" takes place on a subway and was directed by Hayley Young. It was released on February 10, 2017, and has now amassed over 70 million views on YouTube.
Song Message
"Thumbs" promotes the message of breaking away from societal norms and expectations, encouraging listeners to forge their own path.
Inspiration Behind the Song
According to Sabrina, "Thumbs" is about how the world works and how we're all bound by societal norms, but ultimately, it's in our power to twist and turn to our own will.
Live Performances
Sabrina Carpenter has performed "Thumbs" live on several occasions including on The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Today Show.
Songwriters
"Thumbs" was written by Steve Mac and Priscilla Renea. Mac is well-known for producing major pop hits for artists like Demi Lovato, One Direction, and Ed Sheeran, while Renea is recognized for contributing to major songs for artists such as Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and Ariana Grande.
Sales and Certifications
The song was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States, signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
Reaction from Fans and Critics
Both fans and critics generally responded positively to "Thumbs". Critics praised its catchy sound and unique, thoughtful lyrics, while fans loved its empowering message about individuality.

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