Sweat
The All-American Rejects
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Maybe I'm a bad seed Blame it on the TV And maybe it was just because my grandma raised me Tell me what all this is Yeah, tell me what honest is You need a body cast for all my broken promises Told you not to hold your breath (told you not to hold) You're turning blue the way I make you Sweat! Sweat! Sweat! I'm making you Sweat, sweat, sweat I'm making you Sweat! Sweat! Sweat! I'm making you Sweat, sweat, sweat I'm not a basic dude But I'm just a waste of you I know it's hard to face the music that I play to you Like I'm droppin' a bomb Go and cry to your momma Life is such a comedy, so just spare me the drama Told you not to hold your breath (told you not to hold) You're turning blue the way I make you Sweat! Sweat! Sweat! I'm making you Sweat, sweat, sweat I'm making you Sweat! Sweat! Sweat! I'm making you Sweat, sweat, sweat And don't come crying over spilled perfume It smells like shit to you And I don't know what I'm supposed to do Say you're dying, that's so typical you I've got nothing to prove Told you not to hold your breath It's getting in the way I make you Sweat, sweat, sweat I'm making you Sweat! Sweat! Sweat! I'm making you I'm making you Sweat, sweat, sweat I'm making you I'm making you Sweat
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Written by: IDO ZMISHLANY, TYSON RITTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Success"Sweat" was released as the lead single from their EP, "Send Her to Heaven," in July 2017 and marked a comeback for The All-American Rejects after a long hiatus.
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Song themeThe song revolves around the themes of self-identity, societal pressure, and the constant need to change oneself to fit into societal norms.
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Music Video DirectionThe video for "Sweat" was directed by Jamie Thraves, a British film and music video director known for his cinematic approach.
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Dual ReleaseThe All-American Rejects released the song along with “Close Your Eyes” acting as two halves of a story, demonstrated through a cinematic 11-minute short film.
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Album DelaysInitially planned to release in the band's fourth studio album “Kids in the Street”, Sweat was delayed due to the band's break and struggles with their label.
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Musical StyleThe song features the guitar drain and catchy hooks signature to The All-American Rejects, but also offers a new, more mature sound exploring late 80’s style.
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Critic ReceptionCritics generally praised the song for its edgy tune and thrilling music video with Billboard describing it as "enjoyable".
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Music Video ThemeThe music video features a cross-dressing Tyson Ritter, the band's lead vocalist, highlighting society's rigid gender norms.
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Self-ExpressionAccording to Ritter, the song articulates the hidden side of him. The lyrics portray a person who is unable to express themselves truly due to societal pressures.
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Live PerformancesThe All-American Rejects performed "Sweat" live for the first time in San Diego in July 2017, stimulating a positive response from the audience.
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