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.
Unpredictable
Skye Sweetnam Lyrics
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Be bold, change it up
Kill monotony
I don't like to blend in with the crowd
I don't like to be quiet, I like it loud
I'm spontaneous, delirious and all between
Live like there's no tomorrow
I hate when things are simple and so plain
Don't want to be the same
'Cause I'm unpredictable
Unpredictable
I like when things are crazy and insane
Don't want to be tame
'Cause I'm unpredictable
Unpredictable
I can't stand to be understandable
I can't control that I'm uncontrollable
Don't be so uptight
Just let it go
Do the unexpected
Or you'll never know
I hate when things are simple and so plain
Don't want to be the same
'Cause I'm unpredictable
Unpredictable
I like when things are crazy and insane
Don't want to be tame
'Cause I'm unpredictable
Unpredictable
Don't want to be the same, don't want to be tame
I like when things are crazy and insane
Don't want to be tame
And I hate when things are boring and mundane
'Cause I don't, I don't want to be the same
I hate when things are simple and so plain
Don't want to be the same
'Cause I'm unpredictable
Unpredictable
I like when things are crazy and insane
Don't want to be tame
'Cause I'm unpredictable
Unpredictable
The song Unpredictable by Skye Sweetnam is an anthem for those who do not want to be confined to a mundane routine. The lyrics suggest that life can be boring if we follow the same routine every day, and if we want to live an exciting life, we need to embrace the unexpected. Skye Sweetnam sings about her desire to live life to the fullest and not conform to societal norms. She encourages listeners to be spontaneous, delirious, and everything in between. Through her lyrics, Skye Sweetnam expresses her desire to be different from others and live an unpredictable life.
The lyrics focus on the idea of being unpredictable, and Sweetnam emphasizes that she is not someone who likes a simple, plain life. She wants to live in excitement and explore the unknown. The song's message is about taking risks and not being afraid to be different. Sweetnam encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace life's unpredictability. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that life is too short to be lived in a mundane routine and that we should seize every opportunity to take risks and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
When everyday is the same old routine
Being stuck in the same routine every day is boring and soul-crushing.
Be bold, change it up
Take a risk and do something different to break the monotony.
Kill monotony
Monotony is a slow and torturous death to creativity and happiness, so eliminate it.
I don't like to blend in with the crowd
I don't want to be typical - I want to stand out and be unique.
I don't like to be quiet, I like it loud
I want to be heard and seen, not fade into the background.
I'm spontaneous, delirious and all between
I'm full of surprises, energy, and everything in between.
Live like there's no tomorrow
Live with passion, urgency, and without regrets.
Know what I mean
Do you understand what I'm saying?
I hate when things are simple and so plain
I'm bored and uninspired by things that are predictable and unremarkable.
Don't want to be the same
I don't want to be ordinary or blend in with everyone else.
'Cause I'm unpredictable
I'm full of surprises and my actions can't be easily forecasted or anticipated.
I like when things are crazy and insane
I enjoy excitement and energy that comes from doing things unconventionally.
Don't want to be tame
I don't want to be domesticated or conform to societal norms.
I can't stand to be understandable
I don't want to be easily understood or explained in a conventional way.
I can't control that I'm uncontrollable
I'm not bound by convention or societal expectations, so I can't be easily tamed or controlled.
Don't be so uptight
Loosen up and don't be so rigid or strict with yourself or others.
Just let it go
Release yourself from fear, anxiety, and other limitations.
Do the unexpected
Surprise yourself and others by going against the norm and doing something different.
Or you'll never know
If you don't take that leap of faith and try something new, you'll never know what could have been.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES ROBERTSON, SKYE SWEETNAM
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