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.
I Don't Care
Skye Sweetnam Lyrics
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Tied up nicely with bow.
Don't I look pretty?
Doesn't bark, bites really hard
Superficial
You make your mark
Cover up the scar
Superficial
What's wrong with me
What's worng with me
What's wrong with me
You say
I say nothing
I say nothing
I was meant to be this way
Punishment was suit the crime
I'm wasting all your precious time
But I don't care,
I just don't care
Screaming for your attention
Ignoring every single word
Will I ever be heard?
A bitter taste
I can't erase
Your attention
I'm fighting for a hopeless case
Your attention
What's wrong with me
What's wrong with me
What's wrong with me-You say
I say nothing
I say nothing-I was meant to be this way
Punishment must suit the crime
I'm wasting all your precious time
But I don't care
I just don't care
I just don't care
When earth tilt milk is spilt
But I'm not gonna cry
No use fighting gravity
So I'm not gonna try
What's wrong with me
What's wrong with me
What's wrong with me-you say
I say nothing
I say nothing-I was meant to be this way
Punishment must suit the crime
I'm wasting all your precious time
But I don't care
I just don't care
What's wrong with me
What's wrong with me
What's wrong with me
you say
I say nothing
I say nothing
I was meant to be this way
Punishment must suit the crime
I'm wasting all your precious time
But I don't care
I just don't care
I just don't care
Skye Sweetnam's song "I Don't Care" is about the feeling of being misunderstood and not caring what others think of you. The first verse talks about being superficial, tied up with a bow, and looking pretty but also being someone who bites really hard and covers up scars. The chorus repeats the question, "What's wrong with me?", to which the singer responds that they were meant to be this way and don't care about the opinions of others. The second verse references the struggle to be heard and the bitterness that comes along with being ignored.
The bridge of the song is where the lyrics take an unexpected turn. Sweetnam sings, "When earth tilt milk is spilt / But I'm not gonna cry / No use fighting gravity / So I'm not gonna try." This metaphor suggests that when things go wrong, sometimes it's better to just accept them and move on instead of trying to fight against them, even if it means making a mess like spilling milk. The final chorus repeats the theme of not caring what others think and accepting oneself for who they are.
Overall, "I Don't Care" is a song about self-acceptance and refusing to let others' opinions bring you down. It encourages listeners to be confident in themselves and embrace their individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Warp me up- I'm so superficial
I'm trying to cover up who I really am with a nice bow and some superficiality.
Tied up nicely with bow.
I'm trying to present myself as perfect and put-together.
Don't I look pretty?
I'm hoping that by presenting myself in a certain way, others will believe that I have it all together.
Doesn't bark, bites really hard
I might present myself as sweet and innocent, but if provoked, I can be very aggressive and defensive.
Superficial
I'm concerned with appearance over substance.
You make your mark
I'm hoping that others will finally see me as someone who is important and worth their attention.
Cover up the scar
I'm trying to hide my flaws and mistakes to avoid judgment from others.
What's wrong with me
I'm questioning my own worth and value as a person.
I say nothing
Despite my insecurities, I'm trying to convince myself that I'm okay just the way I am.
I was meant to be this way
I'm trying to accept that my flaws and mistakes are a natural part of who I am, and that I shouldn't try to change them for anyone else.
Punishment must suit the crime
I believe that I deserve to be judged and punished for my mistakes, but only to a certain extent.
I'm wasting all your precious time
I feel guilty for not measuring up to others' expectations, and I worry that I'm not worth their time or attention.
But I don't care,
Despite my insecurities, I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need anyone else's approval to be happy or content.
Screaming for your attention
I'm desperately seeking validation and attention from others, even when it might not be deserved.
Ignoring every single word
I'm so consumed with my own insecurities and desires that I can't even take in the feedback or criticism of others.
Will I ever be heard?
I'm worried that I'll never be able to express my true thoughts and feelings, or that others won't be able to accept them if I do.
A bitter taste
I'm feeling negative and resentful about my own situation or the way others perceive me.
I can't erase
I'm struggling to move past my own insecurities and fears, even when I know that they might not be grounded in reality.
Your attention
I'm still clinging to the hope that someone else will finally see me as important and worth their time and attention.
I'm fighting for a hopeless case
I'm aware that my own insecurities and concerns might be unfounded, but I can't stop focusing on them anyway.
When earth tilt milk is spilt
Unexpected things can happen at any time, regardless of how much we might try to prepare or control our environment.
But I'm not gonna cry
I'm trying to stay strong and resilient in the face of difficult circumstances or self-doubt.
No use fighting gravity
I'm aware that some things are out of my control, and that it's pointless to resist or try to change them.
So I'm not gonna try
Despite my own fears and shortcomings, I'm trying to let go of my own self-doubt and focus on the things I can control.
I just don't care
I'm still struggling with my own insecurities and doubts, but I'm trying to let go of them and focus on what really matters.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES ROBERTSON, SKYE SWEETNAM
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