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.
My Favorite Tune
Skye Sweetnam Lyrics
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And an ice cream tongue
We've got things to do
While we're still young
So come along, come along, come along
I'll come too
You've got kissy lips
We've got things to do
Before we're dead
So sing along, sing along, sing along
I'll sing too
And nothin' really matters but you and me
You're my top request now don't you see
[Chorus:]
Right now
You are my favorite tune
I just wanna play you baby
Download you, but pay you baby
Right now
I'm tuning into you
Audio that thrills me baby
Sonic boom that kills me baby
You're strings are loose
And you strum it good
But you're holding back
Like I knew you would
Come along, come along, come along
You come too
We hear cymbals crash inside our heads
Its like dynamite, someone call the feds
They might sing along, sing along, sing along
We'll sing too
And nothing really matters but you and me
You're a top 10 hit now don't you see
[Chorus]
So we play the song
So we play the song
And the song goes on and on and on
And we play the track
Play it back to back
Music never made me feel like that
You've got killer eyes
And an ice cream tongue
We've got things to do
While we're still young
So come along, come along, come along
I'll come too
And nothin' really matters but you and me
You're my top request now don't you see
And nothin' really matters but me and you
We've got a top 10 hit and shit to do
[Chorus]
The song "My Favorite Tune" by Skye Sweetnam celebrates the thrill of young love and the joy of discovering one's favorite song. The lyrics speak of a special someone with captivating features like "killer eyes" and a "pretty head." The singer and their love interest have things to do before they grow old and are in a hurry to make the most of their youth. The chorus emphasizes the importance of the person in their life, likening them to a top 10 hit or an addictive tune that they can't get enough of. The instrumentation, particularly the catchy guitar solo, further adds to the addictive nature of the song.
The song uses music as a metaphor for love and the chorus emphasizes the emotion that the song evokes. When the singer says, "I just wanna play you baby, download you, but pay you baby," it's easy to see that the person they're singing to is just like their favorite music - a source of joy and pleasure that's worth investing in. In the same vein, the bridge of the song highlights the relentless nature of music that makes it so compelling. Once you find a song that you love, you can't stop playing it. Love and music go hand in hand, and this song celebrates both.
Overall, "My Favorite Tune" is an upbeat and fun-loving song that speaks to the pure joy of love and music. The lyrics, instrumentation, and vocals all come together to express a sentiment that's relatable and universal.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got killer eyes
Your eyes are very attractive
And an ice cream tongue
Your tongue can be sweet and refreshing
We've got things to do
We have a lot of activities that we want to do
While we're still young
While we are still in our youth and have energy
So come along, come along, come along
Let's go together and enjoy ourselves
I'll come too
I will be with you and participate in the activities
You've got kissy lips
Your lips are very kissable and appealing
And a pretty head
You have a physically attractive head
Before we're dead
Before we pass away or die
So sing along, sing along, sing along
Let's sing together and have fun
I'll sing too
I will join in and sing as well
And nothin' really matters but you and me
The only thing that is important is our relationship
You're my top request now don't you see
You are my priority and most important person
Right now
At this moment
You are my favorite tune
You are the person that I am most interested in and focused on
I just wanna play you baby
I just want to be with you and enjoy your company
Download you, but pay you baby
I want to get closer to you and be involved in your life
I'm tuning into you
I am becoming more focused and interested in you
Audio that thrills me baby
Your presence excites and stimulates me
Sonic boom that kills me baby
Your energy and passion overwhelms me
Your strings are loose
You may be carefree and spontaneous
And you strum it good
You are talented and skilled at what you do
But you're holding back
You may be hesitant or reserved
Like I knew you would
I expected this from you
We hear cymbals crash inside our heads
We feel excited and passionate about our experiences together
It's like dynamite, someone call the feds
Our excitement and passion is explosive and intense
They might sing along, sing along, sing along
Others may join in with our experiences and enjoy themselves
We'll sing too
We will continue to participate together
We play the song
We enjoy our experiences together
And the song goes on and on and on
Our experiences continue and are never-ending
And we play the track
We continue to participate and be involved together
Play it back to back
We continue to enjoy and experience each other repeatedly
Music never made me feel like that
Our experiences together are unique and special
You're a top 10 hit now don't you see
You are very important and influential in my life
We've got a top 10 hit and shit to do
We are successful and have many activities to enjoy together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, SCOTT SPOCK, SKYE SWEETNAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MAR Bre13
One of the songs I'm missing from Spotify, come on Spotify!
lord god king bufu
we all need to rally pop music activism to get it accessible outside of canada
Madi Hair
LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Rosemary Swann
Perfection just like her. 😍😍
DemonsDemon
Killer hook!
G-Moto FBX
She sounds a lot like Gwen Stefani on this song!
Kerinafly4 angel
It's really good
James R Warzyniak
Whys this not on apple music...
Mussny
<3
Gerard Jerry
Really like this song Skye is son underarted