Biography
Skye was born on May 5, 1988, to Deirdre and Greg Sweetnam. She was named after the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Along with her sister, Aurora, and her brother, Cameron, Sweetnam was born and raised in the small town of Bolton, Ontario, where she studied dancing and singing from a young age. She began singing at the age of 5, performing for family members and friends only. By her early teens she had moved on to songwriting, and recorded a demo with the help of a local Bolton music school. Sweetnam was also a full-time Regional Arts Program student at Mayfield Secondary School in Caledon, Ontario, majoring in drama.
Noise from the Basement (2004–2005)
She worked with local producer and instrumentalist, James Robertson. Together, Robertson and Sweetnam worked on what would later become Noise from the Basement, her Capitol Records/EMI debut. The single "Billy S." appeared in July 2003 on the soundtrack to the movie How to Deal, and quickly took off in Canada. Two more singles were released from her debut and fared moderately on the charts. In 2004, Sweetnam went on tour over Europe and North America, as the opening act for Britney Spears on her Onyx Hotel Tour, although her performances were cut due to Spears' knee injury. In early 2005, the album was re-released with a DVD.
Various Soundtracks (2005–2007)
Skye eventually gained a bigger following with a younger crowd by doing theme songs for various television shows for children and teenagers, such as The Buzz On Maggie, Wayside, and Radio Free Roscoe, the latter of which she also guest starred on for one episode. Sweetnam then took part in five compilation albums for Disney: Radio Disney Jingle Jams, Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 8, DisneyMania 3, and DisneyRemixMania.
In 2006, Skye acted as the singing voice for Barbie in The Barbie Diaries. In 2006, she recorded the song "Boyhunter" in Simlish for the October 2006 release of The Sims 2: Pets. "Sugar Guitar" was featured in a Zellers commercial for the 2007 back to school season. It was also the 9th track featured in the Love For Nana - Only 1 Tribute CD for the Japanese comic Nana. Tim Armstrong and Sweetnam released the single "Into Action" in March 2007.
Sound Soldier (2007–2008)
On August 30, 2007, Sweetnam performed at the CD release party for dodger, her first live performance since her August 2005 Sea World gig, and her first live performance with her new band. She performed brand new material including "Boyhunter", her version of "Into Action", "Makeout Song", "Ghosts", and "Music Is My Boyfriend". All of the songs are included on her second album, Sound Soldier, which she describes as "Nine Inch Nails meets Britney Spears". The album was originally set for a spring release, but Capitol Records pushed the album back, partially due to re-structuring from its merger with Virgin Records. Their parent company EMI released the album on October 30, 2007 in Canada only, with the leading single "Human." Sweetnam was the opening act for Canadian Idol winner Kalan Porter on his 2007 tour. She then toured as part of the School Rocks Canada tour and then co-headlined a tour with Faber Drive from October - November 2007.
The album was released in Japan on February 14, 2008 as stated on her MySpace page, which also featured the bonus track "Girl Like Me".
In a recent video she posted on her Youtube page, "Skye Plays Dress Up 2.- Princess Purple", she showed previews of two new unreleased songs entitled "Heartbreak" and "Boomerang".
The music video for "Human" was nominated for a 2008 MuchMusic Video Award for Best Cinematography, but lost to Hedley's "She's So Sorry".
On April 25, 2009 Skye posted on her personal Twitter that she was at the studio. Previous to this, Skye also announced that she would be in the studio working on a new album. An unreleased song "Love Sugar Sweet" was featured in a video she posted on Youtube. On August 26, 2009 Skye posted on her twitter that she is recording vocals for a new single that will be released in Japan.
Skye provided vocals for the song "Where I Want To Be", a song on Jun Senoue's new album, The Works.
Sweetnam also recorded "Where I want to be" for Jun Senoue's album, The Works, and directed a music video for Leah Daniels' song "Northern Señorita" as well as for Ashes' song "Explode (Makes My Head)". Sweetnam also co-wrote two songs for Ashes.
2009–present: Sumo Cyco
Sweetnam began working on new music in 2009 and formed a new band, Sumo Cyco, a four-piece heavy metal and punk rock band that opened for Hollywood Undead in Toronto in April 2011. Sweetnam now went by the name Sever, which was her current alter-ego.
As of July 2012, Sumo Cyco has released six singles: "Mercy", "Limp", "Interceptor", "Danger", "Loose Cannon", and a cover of Oingo Boingo's "Who Do You Want To Be?". With each new song, Sumo Cyco would direct and put together their own music videos for their YouTube channel which, as of July 2022, has received over seven million views.
Sweetnam's song "(Let's Get Movin') Into Action" was also used in an episode of the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, in one deleted scene from Bandslam, and in the films Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach, Hotel for Dogs, and the 2010 popular film Ramona and Beezus (starring Joey King and Selena Gomez). It was also included in the soundtrack for Music from Degrassi: The Next Generation.
In April and May 2014, Sumo Cyco toured Ireland and the UK after their performances at Indie Week Ireland. Then, on June 10, 2014, they released their debut album, Lost in Cyco City, in Canada.
On March 10, 2015, Sumo Cyco announced that they had signed with TKO (The Kirby Organization) Booking Agency, known for its representation of hard rock and metal acts, for worldwide representation.
Sumo Cyco released their second album Opus Mar in 2017.
In January 2020, the band announced that they had signed a deal with Napalm Records. They released their third album Initiation through Napalm Records in 2021.
Human
Skye Sweetnam Lyrics
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He tells you what to do
What if he told you to
Take off all your clothes
And dance in your birthday suit
Sure it's the latest craze
We all get influenced
Want you to know no no
We're only human
Seperated by our thoughts
So hang on to them
Or you'll find you might get caught
Caught up in the
Hey Monkey See and Monkey Do
Must I get brainwashed
By what's surrounding you
Didn't you know that
Every little thing's contagious
Oh yes every little thing's contagious
It's when you watch TV
In everything you see
The virus seeping through
And you start to want
What they tell you you should want
It's in the air you breathe
It's hidden up their sleeves
They're even marketing
What I say right now
Watch out!
We're only human
Seperated by our thoughts
So hang on to them
Or you'll find you might get caught
Caught up in the
Hey Monkey See and Monkey Do
Must I get brainwashed
By what's surrounding you
Didn't you know that
Every little thing's contagious
Oh yes every little thing's contagious
Na na na na na na na
We're only human separated
Na na na na na na na
We're only human separated
Only human separated
Caught up in the
Hey Monkey See and Monkey Do
Must I get brainwashed
By what's surrounding you
Didn't you know that
Every little thing's contagious
Oh yes every little thing's contagious
Hey Monkey See and Monkey Do
Must I get brainwashed
By what's surrounding you
Didn't you know that
Every little thing's contagious
Oh yes every little thing's contagious
Skye Sweetnam's song "Human" is a commentary on the power of influence in modern society. The lyrics suggest that people are susceptible to outside influences, and that these influences can lead them to act against their own best interests. The song draws attention to the way in which people are bombarded by messages telling them how to think and what to do, and argues that individuals should be more mindful of the sources of these messages.
The chorus of "Human" emphasizes that people are only human, and that they are separated from one another by their thoughts. The song suggests that people should try to hold onto their thoughts and resist external influences, or else they risk getting "caught up" in the "Monkey See, Monkey Do" culture that surrounds them. The lyrics argue that everything is contagious, from the latest craze to the messages embedded in the media, and that people should be wary of these factors and take control of their own lives.
Overall, "Human" is a thought-provoking song with a strong social message. The lyrics encourage listeners to think independently and to be mindful of the influences that surround them.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what Simon Says
You are familiar with the game Simon Says, where the leader instructs you what to do.
He tells you what to do
The leader gives you commands, dictating your actions.
What if he told you to
Take off all your clothes
And dance in your birthday suit
What if the leader instructed you to strip naked and perform a suggestive dance?
Sure it's the latest craze
We all get influenced
We often follow what's popular and can easily be swayed by trends.
The little secret they don't
Want you to know no no
The media and power players secretly manipulate us without our knowledge.
We're only human
Seperated by our thoughts
So hang on to them
Or you'll find you might get caught
Caught up in the
Everyone is susceptible to outside influences and must remain mindful of their own beliefs, or risk being manipulated by others.
Hey Monkey See and Monkey Do
Must I get brainwashed
By what's surrounding you
Didn't you know that
Every little thing's contagious
Oh yes every little thing's contagious
The media promotes a culture of conformity and encourages us to follow popular trends, allowing our actions to be easily controlled by others.
It's when you watch TV
In everything you see
The virus seeping through
And you start to want
What they tell you you should want
Through the constant exposure to popular media, we become infected with the desire to conform and obtain what the media portrays as desirable.
It's in the air you breathe
It's hidden up their sleeves
They're even marketing
What I say right now
Watch out!
Media influences are pervasive and sometimes difficult to detect, as they are often hidden and disguised as harmless or beneficial ideas.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, EDWARDS, GRAHAM, SCOTT SPOCK, SKYE SWEETNAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lametori
omg i used to stan this girl so hard when i was 8
@Zoomiorferferfe
Omg I didn't know stan was a word three years ago
@ericakasatch
she's beautiful and talented...
@Liamnerfdude1
wtf is stan.
@brenley
same
@punkyagogo
@@Liamnerfdude1 Obsess over.
@voguishramsh
I wish all of her music was on spotify ughhh
@fizban690
This is 14 years old. Wow. Back then I was sure Skye would be a superstar. I wonder what happened. I hope she is okay and doing good. This song still gets me moving. Love the chorus.
@stevenqualls5016
https://youtu.be/T447cDtqmwI
@animageekgurlfan1346
She has been in a band called Sumo Psycho!