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.
Make-Out Song
Skye Sweetnam Lyrics
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Sugary slow-jams, making love on the sand
Well excuse me while I throw up
Take a second to interrupt
All this round about shit just sucks
I'll be blowing the candles out, lights on, it's wrong, but it's my
Make-out song
Well the sweet talks great, but it's getting late
And I wanna just get it on!
This is my make-out song
Don't be getting your ego on!
'Cause I like your lips but this foreplay kiss has been goin' on way too long
Get with my make-out song
Allergic to flowers, they wilt and they die
You jump in the shower, regardless that I'd
Much rather you just hang tough
A little bloody and beaten up
Let's get animalistic rough
We'll be ripping the clothes right off, backseat, not sweet, but it's my
Make-out song
We've been holding back too damn long!
Well the sweet talks great, but it's getting late
And I wanna just get it on!
This is my make-out song
Don't be getting your ego on!
'Cause I like your lips but this foreplay kiss has been goin' on way too long
Get with my make-out song
When you lay me down, on your pillow now
Sprinkle roses on the sheets
I get the creeps!
You're finally touching me and you realize I'm asleep, I'm asleep
Well excuse me while I throw up
Take a second to interrupt
All this round about shit just sucks
I'll be blowing the candles out, lights on, it's wrong, but it's my
Make-out song
We've been holding back too damn long!
Well the sweet talks great, but it's getting late
And I wanna just get it on!
This is my make-out song
Don't be getting your ego on!
'Cause I like your lips but this foreplay kiss has been goin' on way too long
But it's Make-out song
We've been holding back too damn long!
Well the sweet talks great, but it's getting late
And I wanna just get it on!
This is my make-out song
Don't be getting your ego on!
'Cause I like your lips but this foreplay kiss has been goin' on way too long
Get with my make-out song
Skye Sweetnam's song "Make-Out Song" captures the excitement and frustration of a romantic encounter that has been brewing for too long. The lyrics allude to the physical and emotional state experienced by two lovers as they navigate their way through the first stages of intimacy. The opening lines depict a hormonal rush and the sweetness of slow music, as the couple finds themselves making love on the sand. However, the chorus represents the sharp contrast between the excitement and the waiting game, as the singer proclaims that she wants to "just get it on," and that "this foreplay kiss has been going on way too long." The lyrics convey the need to cut through the sweet talk and romantic gestures and just get to the point, making it a relatable anthem for anyone who has ever been held at arm's length by a lover they are desperate to hold close.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey and hormones, you're holding my hand
The chemical attraction between us is undeniable as we hold hands.
Sugary slow-jams, making love on the sand
We are sweetly engaging in love-making while being surrounded by nature's beauty.
Well excuse me while I throw up
I am disgusted by the cliches and pretenses in trying to get intimate with me.
Take a second to interrupt
I need to stop you from continuing with the unoriginal flattery and moves.
All this round about shit just sucks
I am fed up with the fake niceties and politeness in trying to woo me.
I'll be blowing the candles out, lights on, it's wrong, but it's my
I will be turning things off and getting physical in an unconventional manner, but it's what I want.
Make-out song
This song is my anthem for making out.
We've been holding back too damn long!
We have been delaying getting physical for too long.
Well the sweet talks great, but it's getting late
I appreciate the compliments but our time for talking is running out.
And I wanna just get it on!
I desire to jump right into the physical aspect of our relationship.
Don't be getting your ego on!
Don't start feeling too confident about yourself because of my sudden change in behavior.
'Cause I like your lips but this foreplay kiss has been goin' on way too long
I appreciate your lip action, but the teasing has been going on for too long.
Get with my make-out song
Join me in embracing the physical intimacy of this moment.
Allergic to flowers, they wilt and they die
I have a distaste for romantic gestures because they are temporary.
You jump in the shower, regardless that I'd much rather you just hang tough
You prioritize cleanliness before our intimacy, while I prefer a more raw and rough approach.
A little bloody and beaten up
I am willing to get physical to the point of being injured.
Let's get animalistic rough
Let's engage in primal and intense physical contact.
We'll be ripping the clothes right off, backseat, not sweet, but it's my
We'll be tearing our clothes off without regard for the consequences, even if it's unconventional.
When you lay me down, on your pillow now
When you put me to bed, and we prepare for intimacy.
Sprinkle roses on the sheets
I am not necessarily appreciative of romantic gestures like this on the bed where we are about to engage in physical intimacy.
I get the creeps!
I am uncomfortable with the romantic gestures and prefer a more raw experience.
But it's Make-out song
This is my anthem for embracing physical intimacy.
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
Devina Devine
She is so awesome.
ゆいゆい
this song brings memories of when I had a crush.
britmunmakeup
I LOVE THIS SONG LOADS!!! 0-53 - 1-01 And love background on the chorus.
Gerard Jerry
Really like this song like the Soviettes / Expoxies with Pop-Punk synth sound !
Devina Devine
LOVELOVELOVELOVE <33333
Determinedbookworm
Aww... nothing wrong with foreplay and romance before doing the deed (I thought most women preferred it. I know I do). But the song makes a good point too: sometimes you just want to skip the appetizers and get straight to the main course meal ;). ::wink, wink::
Creepy Wood
I headache and confused when listen skye sweetnam songs
Rocker Dude
It happens to me when I hear Lady Gaga's old songs.