Sledgehammer

Fifth Harmony

About Sledgehammer

"Sledgehammer" is a song recorded by American girl group Fifth Harmony for their debut studio album, Reflection (2015). The song was released on October 28, 2014 by Epic Records and Syco Music as the record's second single. It was written by Jonas Jeberg, Meghan Trainor and Sean Douglas, and produced by Jeberg and Harvey Mason, Jr.. Musically, "Sledgehammer" is a synthpop song with influences of electronic dance music, new wave and 1980s pop music. Its lyrics utilize a sledgehammer metaphor to describe the effects of being infatuated. Music critics generally gave positive reviews of the song, praising its production. Commercially, "Sledgehammer" peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Fifth Harmony's first top 40 entry in the United States. It was eventually certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million copies. The song also reached the top 40 in several other countries, including New Zealand, Czech Republic and Slovakia. 


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2015
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If you could take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer
If you could feel my heart beat now
It would hit you like a sledgehammer

I don't admit it
I play it cool
But every minute
That I'm with you

I feel the fever and I won't lie
I break a sweat
My body's telling
All the secrets I ain't told you yet

(Oh oh) I struggle to contain
(Whoa oh) The love that's in my veins
(Oh oh) And how it circulates (oh oh)

If you could take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer (Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh)
If you could feel my heart beat now
It would hit you like a sledgehammer (Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh)

You're taken over the beat of my body
You just don't let up, don't let up
You're taken over the beat of my body
But you lift me up, lift me up
If you take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer

So close together
So far apart
You're turning me on
And my fire's waitin' for your spark

(Oh oh) I struggle to contain
(Whoa oh) The love that's in my veins
(Oh oh) And how it circulates (oh oh)

If you could take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer (Oh oh oh oh oh oh, Oh oh oh oh oh oh)
If you could feel my heart beat now
It would hit you like a sledgehammer (Oh oh oh oh oh oh, Oh oh oh oh oh oh)

You're taken over the beat of my body
You just don't let up, don't let up
You're taken over the beat of my body
But you lift me up, lift me up
If you take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer

Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh

The truth is out
No stopping now
I'm getting closer
I've had enough
Undress my love
I'm coming over

If you take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer, oh
And if you take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer, hammer, oh

If you take my pulse

If you could take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer (Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh)
If you could feel my heart beat now
It would hit you like a sledgehammer (Oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh)

You're taken over the beat of my body
You just don't let up, don't let up
You're taken over the beat of my body
But you lift me up, lift me up
If you take my pulse right now
It would feel just like a sledgehammer

Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh

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Fifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony is an all girl pop band. Normani, Dinah, Camila, Alli, and Lauren. The girls individually auditioned for the hit TV show The X Factor. The girls all did not make it individually in the 3rd round, however they all were called back on stage. The girls found out they were put together in a group by a judge on the show, Simon Cowell. The girls had great performances in the X Factor. In the semi finals, they had lost to 3rd place. The girls were devastated, but grateful for the opportunity they had on the show. Later on, their judge and mentor signed them a contract. Ever since then the five best friends have been to many award shows and released their first ever EP. more »

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Written by: Elizabeth Trainor, Jonas Jeberg, Sean Douglas

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Sledgehammer" by Fifth Harmony was released on October 31, 2014. It was the second single from the group's debut studio album, "Reflection" (2015).
Song Creators
The song was written by Jonas Jeberg, Meghan Trainor, Sean Douglas, and was produced by Jeberg.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Sledgehammer" became their second top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 40. It also reached the top 20 of the Billboard Pop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Sledgehammer" was directed by famed director, Fatima Robinson. It premiered on November 25, 2014, and features the group dancing and singing in several scenes involving shadows, fountains, and a neon light.
Certification
The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA in the USA, meaning it sold more than 1,000,000 copies.
Live Performances
Fifth Harmony performed "Sledgehammer" on several televised programs, including 'Good Morning America', 'The Talk', and 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'.
Influence
The song showcases Fifth Harmony's vocal capabilities and leans more towards Pop, a departure from their previously more R&B influenced sound.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Sledgehammer" describe the physical effects, likened to being hit by a sledgehammer, that a person feels when around someone they are in love with.
Reception
"Sledgehammer" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy melody and noting that it showcased the group's voices well.
Award Nominations
In 2015, "Sledgehammer" was nominated for 'Choice Love Song' at the Teen Choice Awards.

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