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.
Part of Your World
Skye Sweetnam Lyrics
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Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has ev'rything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Lookin' around here you'd think
I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs?
I got twenty but who cares?
No big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those
Whad'ya call 'em? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down a
What's that word again? Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free, wish I could be
Part of your world
What would I give, if I could live
Outta these waters? What would I pay
To spend a day warm on the sand?
Betcha on land, they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick o' swimmin'
Ready to stand
And I'm ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions and get some answers
What's a fire and why does it
What's the word? Burn
When's it my turn? Wouldn't I love
Love to explore the shore up above?
Out of the sea, wish I could be
Part of that world, part of that world
Part of that world, part of your world
Part of your world
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those
Whad'ya call 'em? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down a
What's that word again? Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free, wish I could be
Part of your world
"Part of Your World" is a song from the 1989 Disney animated film "The Little Mermaid". The lyrics are sung by the film's main character Ariel, who is a mermaid longing to be part of the human world. The opening lines set the stage for the song, as Ariel shows off her collection of human things and bemoans the fact that it's not enough to satisfy her curiosity about the outside world. She longs to experience the sights, sounds, and experiences of human life.
The second verse features Ariel exploring a hidden cave full of treasures, wondering how much more there is to discover in the world above. She boasts about her many gadgets and gizmos, but dismisses their value in the grand scheme of things. Ariel wants to break free from the limitations of her underwater world and traverse the shore, where she believes there is much more to life. The song continues as Ariel's desire to be part of the human world grows stronger, as she imagines how much better life would be if she could stand on two legs instead of flippers.
The song is a poignant expression of Ariel's desires and dreams, set to a uniquely catchy tune that has become a classic Disney song loved by young and old alike. It captures the universal feeling of wanting to belong, explore, and experience new things. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the character and her struggles, making it a song that is both relatable and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
I am proud of my collection and think it's impressive, don't you agree?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Don't you think I have everything I need with this amazing collection?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl The girl who has ev'rything?
People believe that I have everything because of my collection.
Look at this trove, treasures untold
I have so many treasures in my collection that you can't even imagine.
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
I wonder how many amazing things could be hidden in one place.
Lookin' around here you'd think Sure, she's got everything
People assume that I have everything based on my collection and where I live.
I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty
I have many interesting and useful tools and gadgets.
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
I have all sorts of interesting and exotic objects.
You want thingamabobs? I got twenty but who cares?
I have so many useless things that I don't even count how many there are.
No big deal, I want more
I don't think having all of these things is enough, I want even more.
I wanna be where the people are
I am curious about the human world and want to be around people.
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
I want to observe people dancing and having fun.
Walkin' around on those Whad'ya call 'em? Oh, feet
I am fascinated by the strange and wonderful way humans move around on their feet.
Flippin' your fins you don't get too far
Mermaids cannot travel very far by simply swimming with their tails.
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Humans are able to move and dance in ways that mermaids cannot because they have legs.
Strollin' along down a What's that word again? Street
I am curious about the things humans do when they're just walking down a street.
Up where they walk, up where they run
Humans can move and travel in many different ways.
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Humans can be outside and enjoy the sun for many hours during the day.
Wanderin' free, wish I could be Part of your world
I wish I could be part of the human world and experience their freedom.
What would I give, if I could live Outta these waters?
I would give anything to leave this water and live in the human world.
What would I pay To spend a day warm on the sand?
I would pay any price to experience what it's like to be warm on the sand.
Betcha on land, they understand
I believe that humans would understand me more than my fellow mermaids.
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
I don't think human parents reprimand their daughters the way my mother does.
Bright young women, sick o' swimmin'
I think there are young human women who are tired of swimming and want other experiences.
Ready to stand And I'm ready to know what the people know
I am ready to stand on two legs and learn everything there is to know about humans.
Ask 'em my questions and get some answers
I want to be able to ask humans questions and learn from their experiences.
What's a fire and why does it What's the word? Burn
I have many questions about human experiences and things that I've never encountered before.
When's it my turn? Wouldn't I love Love to explore the shore up above?
I can't wait for my turn to explore the human world and everything outside of the water.
Out of the sea, wish I could be Part of that world, part of that world Part of that world, part of your world Part of your world
I wish I could leave the sea and be part of the human world, I dream of being part of your world.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mstilashia
I LOVE THIS VERSION!!
@scr1231
She has a good voice.
@wizardwarrior713
Granted that this version doesn't have the wistful tone that the original beautifully had. But it's still pretty cool and works cuz it's singing about a dream, and mostly the dream is optimistic and exciting. The original was a "if only" feel; this is a "I can't wait til this happens" feel.
@MissPop96
She's awesome!!! She cares about her fans (as i can see on her facebook page),she has a great voice,most of the songs are hers so she's talented and of course good as a person!!!! Love her!!I'm a Skye SOLDIER!!!!
@ninjaprincessholly
I don't care what anyone else thinks, I really love this version :)
@MariiZebrahead
I LOVE this version. I always liked the idea of DisneyMania. Especially the third one for some reason.
@bioticheart
This song was my jam when I was a kid. 🤟
@marikkelaszlo3355
Bo Young mine too, I would play it so loud that my brother would get mad at me 😂
@TekkamanBlade4ever
I LOVE Disney's TheLittle Mermaid!!!! It's my absolute FAVORITE Disney movie!! I made my mom take me to see this in theaters 5 times when it came out.
@cocagirl765
I don't remember this song on this cd being so hardcore lol