Sucker Punch (song)

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"Sucker Punch"
SuckerPunchSigridSingle.jpg
Single by Sigrid
from the album Sucker Punch
Released4 October 2018
StudioOcean Sound Recording[1]
GenrePower pop[2]
Length3:14
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sjølie
  • Odd Martin Skalnes
Sigrid singles chronology
"Schedules"
(2018) 		"Sucker Punch"
(2018) 		"Don't Feel Like Crying"
(2019)

"Sucker Punch" is a song recorded by Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid for her debut studio album of the same name. It was released on 4 October 2018 as the third single from the album.[3]

Background and composition[]

"Sucker Punch" was recorded in the singer's hometown.[1] A power pop[2] number, it was written by Sigrid, Martin Sjølie, and Emily Warren.[4] It lyrically talks about falling in love without realizing it. Sigrid described the song as "a result of our usual way of working: talking, cooking, strolling, singing, dancing, experimenting."[5]

Music video[]

The music video for "Sucker Punch" was released on 26 October 2018.[6] It consists of the singer dancing through several sequences, including a night, a motorway, several parties, and a running track. The video was filmed in London.[7]

Live performances[]

Sigrid performed "Sucker Punch" on Later... with Jools Holland.[8]

Track listing[]

Digital download[9]

  1. "Sucker Punch" – 3:14

Acoustic Version[10]

  1. "Sucker Punch" (Acoustic) - 3:57

Four Tet Remix[11]

  1. "Sucker Punch" (Four Tet Remix) – 4:08

Credits and personnel[]

Adapted from Tidal.[12]

  • Sigrid – vocals, composition
  • Martin Sjølie – composition, production, engineering, programming
  • Emily Warren – composition
  • John Hanes – mixing assistance, engineering, mix engineering
  • Kim Åge Furuhaug – drums
  • Thomas Stenersen – electric guitar
  • Henning Svoren – engineering
  • Chris Gheringer – master engineering
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing, mix engineering
  • Stephen Bartlett – vocal engineering, vocal production

Charts[]

Chart (2018–19) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[13] 14
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 96
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[15] 3
Norway (VG-lista)[16] 12
Scotland (OCC)[17] 59
UK Download (Official Charts Company)[18] 49

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Sigrid is the chillest pop star in the world". The Fader. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Subscribe. "Four Tet has released a remix of Sigrid's 'Sucker Punch'". DIY. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  3. ^ "10 songs you need in your life this week". The Fader. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  4. ^ "Sucker Punch - Sigrid | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  5. ^ "Sigrid catches feelings in infectious new pop offering "Sucker Punch"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  6. ^ "Sigrid – Sucker Punch (Official Video)". Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  7. ^ Subscribe. "Sigrid shares vibrant 'Sucker Punch' video". DIY. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  8. ^ Subscribe. "Watch Sigrid, Octavian and more play Jools Holland". DIY. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  9. ^ "Sucker Punch – Single by Sigrid". Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  10. ^ Sucker Punch (Acoustic), retrieved 2019-01-10
  11. ^ Sucker Punch (Four Tet Remix), retrieved 2019-01-10
  12. ^ "Sigrid / Sucker Punch". Tidal. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
  13. ^ "Sigrid - Sucker Punch". ultratop.be. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
  14. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  16. ^ "Topp 20 Single 2018-41". VG-lista 2018 (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2018-12-25.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
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