Sabrina Carpenter - New Rules Lyrics

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“New Rules” is a song sung by Sabrina Carpenter as a cover of Dua Lipa’s popular hit, which was first released in 2017. In her version, Sabrina gives a fresh pop touch with smooth and emotional vocals, adding her unique character to the song that tells about the new rules that must be followed after a breakup. “New Rules” describes someone’s struggle not to return to a toxic relationship, with a catchy melody and relatable lyrics.

The lyrics of “New Rules” were originally written by Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, and Ian Kirkpatrick for Dua Lipa. The song talks about the process of moving on and disciplining yourself so you don’t get stuck in a detrimental relationship pattern. In her cover, Sabrina Carpenter manages to maintain the strong message of the original song, while adding her distinctive vocal style, making the song even more appealing to listeners.

Song lyrics

Talkin' in my sleep at night, makin' myself crazy

Out of my mind, out of my mind

Wrote it down and read it out, hopin' it would save me

Too many times, too many times


My love, he makes me feel like nobody else, nobody else

But my love, he doesn't love me, so I tell myself, I tell myself


One: Don't pick up the phone

You know he's only callin' 'cause he's drunk and alone

Two: Don't let him in

You'll have to kick him out again

Three: Don't be his friend

You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning

And if you're under him, you ain't gettin' over him


I got new rules, I count 'em

I got new rules, I count 'em

I gotta tell them to myself

I got new rules, I count 'em


I keep pushin' forwards, but he keeps pullin' me backwards

Nowhere to turn, nowhere to turn

Now I'm standin' back from it, I finally see the pattern

I never learn, I never learn


But my love, he doesn't love me, so I tell myself, I tell myself

I do, I do, I do


Don't pick up the phone

You know he's only callin' 'cause he's drunk and alone

Two: Don't let him in

You'll have to kick him out again

Three: Don't be his friend

You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning

And if you're under him, you ain't gettin' over him


I got new rules, I count 'em

I got new rules, I count 'em

I gotta tell them to myself

I got new rules, I count 'em

I gotta tell them to myself


Practice makes perfect

I'm still tryna learn it by heart

Eat, sleep, and breathe it

Rehearse and repeat it, 'cause I


Don't pick up the phone

You know he's only callin' 'cause he's drunk and alone

Two: Don't let him in

You'll have to kick him out again

Three: Don't be his friend

You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning

And if you're under him, you ain't gettin' over him


I got new rules, I count 'em

I got new rules, I count 'em

I gotta tell them to myself

I got new rules, I count 'em

I gotta tell them to myself


Don't let him in, don't let him in

Don't be his friend, don't be his friend, no

Don't let him in, don't let him in, no no

Don't be his friend, don't be his friend

You're gettin' over him

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