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.
This Is Me
Skye Sweetnam Lyrics
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A winding path that's through
A door that's open wide
I think you know me
But I'm changing all the time
Because if I wanna be sweet
If I wanna be wild
If I pick up the world
In the palm of my hand
I guess that's just who I am
*CHORUS*
This is me, can't ignore it
Reaching out, breaking free
Constantly falling forward
Yeah, I'm just going for it
This is me
Sometimes life is a confusing thing
When I talk it seems like no one's listening
Try to be an angel, but I just can't find my wings
'Cause I wanna be sweet
But I wanna be wild
And I wanna find my own style
So I make a mistake, then I do it again
But I do it the best that I can
+REPEAT CHORUS
More than what you see
Find out who I can be...
+REPEAT CHORUS - 2x
Can't ignore it...
Breaking free...
Falling forward
Yeah, I'm just going for it
This is me
Skye Sweetnam's song "This Is Me" is an empowering track that celebrates individuality and personal growth. The lyrics explore the concept of having a secret side, a hidden path that sometimes contradicts the person others perceive us to be. The opening verse reveals that everyone has a winding path for their life to take and a door to an open world that you may not see in plain sight. Even though the singer has been known by others, she evolves and grows constantly.
In the chorus, Sweetnam is taking ownership of her identity and defiantly declares, "This is me, can't ignore it / Reaching out, breaking free / Constantly falling forward / Yeah, I'm just going for it." Here, the lyrics are an embodiment of the spirit of pursuing dreams and embracing who you are, accepting the mistakes you have made and continuously striving to be better, breaking free from the expectations of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone has got a secret side
Everyone has aspects of their personality that are unknown to others.
A winding path that's through
These hidden parts of ourselves are like a meandering journey.
A door that's open wide
These aspects can be revealed if we choose to share them with others.
I think you know me
Some people may think they understand who we are, but there is always more to discover and explore.
But I'm changing all the time
As we grow and experience new things, we change and develop in different ways.
Because if I wanna be sweet
I have the desire to be kind and caring towards others.
If I wanna be wild
I also have a desire to live life to the fullest and be bold and adventurous.
If I wanna cry like a child
Sometimes I feel vulnerable and emotional and need to express those feelings.
If I pick up the world in the palm of my hand
I have the power to control my own destiny and make things happen.
I guess that's just who I am
These different desires and feelings are all a part of my personality and make me who I am.
This is me, can't ignore it
I am embracing my true self and not hiding who I am from others.
Reaching out, breaking free
I am taking risks and exploring new opportunities that come my way.
Constantly falling forward
Even if I stumble or make mistakes, I am always moving forward and learning from my experiences.
Yeah, I'm just going for it
I am living life on my own terms, taking chances and pursuing my dreams.
Sometimes life is a confusing thing
Life can be difficult and full of challenges that we must navigate.
When I talk it seems like no one's listening
It can be frustrating when others do not understand or hear what we are trying to say.
Try to be an angel, but I just can't find my wings
Even when we strive to be our best selves, we may still struggle or fall short in some ways.
And I wanna find my own style
I want to express myself in unique and authentic ways that reflect my individuality.
So I make a mistake, then I do it again
We all make mistakes and face setbacks, but we must keep trying and learning from those experiences.
But I do it the best that I can
Regardless of the outcomes, I always strive to give my all and do my best.
More than what you see
There is always more to a person than what is visible on the surface.
Find out who I can be...
We are constantly growing and changing, and there is always potential for us to become someone even greater.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DaleMurph
I haven't heard Skye sing for a while. I am so glad she is still doing good and sounds great
@rockerdude8289
DaleMurph She's now in a punk-metal band called Sumo Cyco.
@xdxesmee
This from 15 years ago or so
@rockerdude8289
Good job! This is my first favorite song by Skye Sweetnam and "The Barbie Diaries" was the movie that made me know about Skye.
Thank you very much for posting this.
@barbchannel5528
2023? Anyone??? 🥰🥰🥰
@barbchannel5528
Happy new years!🎉
@manitomatoi
here, The Barbie Diaries marked my childhood and today it is still perfect
@earthzhaterz1756
Meeeeeee.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@urvtubergf
hereee !!
@dahliarose813
I'm not alone 😢