Sing by Michael Jackson Style Genre: Late 80s/Early 90s Pop & R&B (a blend of smooth, emotional Bad era ballads and punchy, upbeat Dangerous style R&B). Tempo: Mid-tempo (around 105–110 BPM) with a driving, crisp snare beat, rhythmic beatboxing, and smooth synth pads. Vocal Style: Full of signature Michael Jackson vocal flare—emotional falsetto, smooth R&B riffs, dramatic breathy whispers, and rhythmic vocal pops ("Hee-hee!", "Shamone!", "Ooh!"). Description "Espresso Heartbreak" is a slick, high-drama R&B pop track that captures the pain, confusion, and betrayal of a sudden breakup with a starlet (Sabrina Carpenter). The song opens with a smooth, moody keyboard riff and rhythmic finger snaps before dropping into a heavy, driving R&B groove. Michael sings about a relationship that started out sweet and high-energy—like a rush of espresso—only to turn cold overnight. It blends heartbreak with an upbeat, danceable groove, soaring into a dramatic chorus backed by a full gospel choir. Song Lyrics Verse 1 (Soft beatboxing, dramatic breath) Walking through the city in the midnight rain, You left your sweet picture, but you left the pain. Used to drink your love, thought it was so divine, A little taste of sweet taste, calling you mine. Now the cup is empty, and the night turns cold, Another story ended, another lie gets told! (Hee-hee!) Pre-Chorus Look in the mirror, what did I do wrong? You're singing your own tune, leaving me the song. You had that short-sweet style, took me by surprise, Now I’m staring at the truth inside your velvet eyes! Chorus (Heavy bass drop, high energy) Sabrina, why’d you walk away, leave me in the dark? (Ooh!) You stole the light right out of my heart! Thought your love was real, thought it was a start, Now I’m standing all alone with an espresso heartbreak! (Shamone! Stop it!) Yeah, an espresso heartbreak! Verse 2 You move real fast, jumping on the stage, Turning over chapters, flipping up the page. Got the whole world watching every move you make, But you didn't see the promise that you had to break! I gave you my moonwalk, gave you my crown, Now you’re walking out of town! Chorus Sabrina, why’d you walk away, leave me in the dark? (Ooh!) You stole the light right out of my heart! Thought your love was real, thought it was a start, Now I’m standing all alone with an espresso heartbreak! (Hee-hee!) Outro (Choir joins in, fading beats) Espresso heartbreak... (Keep on moving, girl) Why’d you leave me here? (Doo-doo-doo, ooh!) Sabrina... (Hee-hee! Shamone!) Cold, cold heartbreak.