titled: 'Lost in Cyco City'. Sumo Cyco has released a six track Live Sessions EP and seven singles with matching self-directed music videos, including tracks mixed by Canadian pros such as, Julius "Juice" Butty (Alexisonfire) and Matt DeMatteo (Big Wreck), Jag Tanna (I Mother Earth). Through use of the Internet, Sumo Cyco already has fans around the world, with hundreds of thousands of views on their videos and thousands on their social media. One video in particular, went viral when Sever took a hit to the face with a ceiling fan while on set of their self-directed music video for a song called “Interceptor.” It was featured on youtube, on Ray William Johnson’s channel with over 5 million views, MTV’s Ridiculousness and the popular Fail Blog, which gained thousands of new fans for the band.
2017–2019: Touring and Opus Mar
On March 31, 2017, it was announced via Twitter that Sumo Cyco would release their sophomore album, titled 'Opus Mar'. The record includes a guest appearance by Benji Webbe of Skindred on the single "Move Mountains," released on February 1, 2017.
2020–present: Napalm Records and Initiation
In January 2020, the band announced their signing to Napalm Records. They released their third album, 'Initiation', on May 7, 2021. A deluxe version of Initiation was released on October 8, 2021, featuring the new single "Sun Eater". Matt Trozzi departed from the band in 2021. He was replaced by Joey Muha.
Band members
Skye "Sever" Sweetnam – vocals
Matt "MD13" Drake – guitars, backing vocals
Oscar Anesetti – bass, backing vocals
Joey Muha – drums
The band name
SUMO
A Japanese form of wrestling in which a fighter loses if forced from the ring or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.
CYCO
A psychopath
Crowd Control
Sumo Cyco Lyrics
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comin' at you like a freight train
we can't be contained
I swear my vital's rage inside is straight out of the cage
no scientific name
of skins of thread
yeah we're takin' more
yeah we can go bestow r-r-r-rage
tie down the new age
that's the point I still make across
na na na na na na na na
we're brave we're brave
slip my acid brain
singing,
na na na na na na na na
do what we want when we want cause we wanna
do what we want
do what we want when we want cause we wanna
do what we want
ready or not
take your best shot
fight for this moment cause its all we've got
do what we want
when we want
cause we wanna
do what we want
do what we want
listen to my aching boo hoo
we swear it's brand new
you do what I do
calling copy number 2
contagious as a flu
instead of feeling blue
we're talkin power
take it over give it to you
this how it works when moons collide
jump on in wanna take a ride
hold on tight I won't bite
this is what it looks like from the side
na na na na na na na na
we're brave we're brave
slip down my acid brain,
singing na na na na na na na na
do what we want
when we want
cause we wanna
do what we want
do what we want
when we want
cause we wanna
do what we want
ready or not
take your best shot
fight for this moment cause it's all we've got
do what we want when we want cause we wanna
do what we want
do what we want
when the shadows
cast over your soul
and you're fallin' into a black hole
oh and your flesh begins like it's crawlin'
makin' sound beneath your skin
slowly decomposing
you can never win
we don't need no crowd control we gonna let let this riot roll
we don't need no crowd control we gonna let this riot-
do what we want
when we want
cause we wanna
do what we want
do what we want
when we want
cause we wanna
do what we want
ready or not
take your best shot
fight for this moment cause its all we got
do what we want
when we want
cause we wanna
do what we want
do what we want
na na na na na na na na
(we don't need to crowd control we gonna let this riot roll)
The lyrics of Sumo Cyco's song "Crowd Control" are a declaration of independence and rebellion against authority. The opening lines, "we don't need no crowd control we gonna let this riot roll," set the tone for the rest of the song. The band sees themselves as a force to be reckoned with, likening themselves to a "freight train" that cannot be contained. They disregard any scientific names or labels, preferring to act on primal instincts and emotions that come "straight out of the cage."
The chorus is a call to action, urging listeners to "do what we want when we want cause we wanna." It's a simple message that encapsulates the band's ethos: live life on your own terms, and don't let anyone tell you what to do. They acknowledge that there may be obstacles to this way of living – "take your best shot" – but they encourage listeners to "fight for this moment cause it's all we've got."
The second verse of the song is a warning against conformity and apathy. The band encourages listeners to break free from the mold and take control of their lives. They use colorful imagery to drive their point home, describing the feeling of being trapped as "slowly decomposing" and "falling into a black hole."
Overall, "Crowd Control" is a powerful anthem for anyone looking to assert their independence and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
we don't need no crowd control we gonna let this riot roll
We don't want anyone telling us how to behave in our own space, we will let the energy escalate to a riot
comin' at you like a freight train
Approaching rapidly and powerfully
we can't be contained
We cannot be restrained or controlled
I swear my vital's rage inside is straight out of the cage
My inner passion and frustration is unrestrained and wild
no scientific name
This cannot be explained or detangled - it cannot be categorized under any specified term
of skins of thread
No matter how fragile the material, we have the capacity to make it stronger with our persistence
yeah we're takin' more
We're taking more than what is expected, we will not be satisfied with being average
yeah we can go bestow r-r-r-rage
We have the power to unleash our anger
we're all over the place
Our energy and excitement is spread throughout every corner of wherever we are
tie down the new age
Restricting the progression of the new era threatens innovation and pushing boundaries
that's the point I still make across
This is the message I continue to emphasize
na na na na na na na na
Repetitive vocalization of energy and excitement
we're brave we're brave
We are fearless
slip my acid brain
Allowing myself to be free of inhibitions and restrictions
singing, na na na na na na na na
Repetitive vocalization of energy and excitement
do what we want when we want cause we wanna
We have the autonomy to do as we please because it's what we desire
ready or not
Whether you are prepared or not
take your best shot
Bring what you've got because we're ready for the challenge
fight for this moment cause its all we've got
We must make the most of the current moment, as we don't know what will come next
when the shadows cast over your soul
When darkness looms over your inner self
and you're fallin' into a black hole
Falling into an emotional void
oh and your flesh begins like it's crawlin'
A sensation of discomfort in one's skin
makin' sound beneath your skin
A physical manifestation of discomfort through sound
slowly decomposing
Gradually deteriorating or breaking down
you can never win
You will never come out on top
Contributed by Jason I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@trinelangohr6661
Damn, it's so good to see one of the sweetish pop-punk princesses from the early 2000s grow up into this! Most of them just vanished into obscurity, Skye Sweetnam was the only one with the bite and determination to continue in her own musical direction, record deal or no record deal, against all adversity.
@SUMOCYCO
Thank you!!!!! <3
@ericwitcher8519
Agreed...a hard working band hope thay make it big. I made a comment on one of there videos and she actually replied back...no one else has ever done that before and I have mad respect for them for that🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
@alterfuckingego7312
All the make-ups you wear in every video are great.
@SUMOCYCO
Thanks you!
@SkyeSweetnamVideo
Gonnna let this riot roll....
@vishalsavur
na na nana nana na na
@blackpsicosi1
+SkyeSweetnamVideo You are absolutely better live!!!!
I mean video are nice but live you are just explosive!
Saw you yesterday and you RROOOOOOOOCK girl!
@NeiasaurusCreations
Saw sumo cyco live last night at wilmington :-) ive become a fan!
@NeiasaurusCreations
Neia Faeblight I was the person in the purple hat and goth makeup :)