Sucker Punch (song) explained

Sucker Punch
Cover:Sigrid - Sucker Punch.png
Type:single
Artist:Sigrid
Album:Sucker Punch
Released:4 October 2018
Studio:Ocean Sound Recording[1]
Genre:Power pop
Length:3:14
Label:Island
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"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.[2] A power pop song, it lyrically talks about falling in love without realizing it. An accompanying music video was released on 26 October 2018. It consists of Sigrid dancing through several sequences. "Sucker Punch" was performed on Later... with Jools Holland.

Background and composition

"Sucker Punch" was recorded in the singer's hometown.[1] A power pop[3] 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

  1. "Sucker Punch" (acoustic) – 3:57

Four Tet remix

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

Credits and personnel

Adapted from Tidal.[10]

Charts

Chart (2018–19)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[11] 14
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 96
Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[13] 3
Norway (VG-lista)[14] 12
UK Download (OCC)[15] 49

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sigrid is the chillest pop star in the world. The Fader. 2018-12-25.
  2. Web site: 10 songs you need in your life this week. The Fader. 2018-12-25.
  3. Web site: Four Tet has released a remix of Sigrid's 'Sucker Punch'. Subscribe. DIY. 19 October 2018 . 2018-12-25.
  4. Web site: Sucker Punch - Sigrid Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. 2018-12-25.
  5. Web site: Sigrid catches feelings in infectious new pop offering "Sucker Punch". The Line of Best Fit. 2018-12-25.
  6. Web site: Sigrid – Sucker Punch (Official Video). . 26 October 2018 . 2018-12-25.
  7. Web site: Sigrid shares vibrant 'Sucker Punch' video. Subscribe. DIY. 26 October 2018 . 2018-12-25.
  8. Web site: Watch Sigrid, Octavian and more play Jools Holland. Subscribe. DIY. 17 October 2018 . 2018-12-25.
  9. Web site: Sucker Punch – Single by Sigrid. . 2018-12-25.
  10. Web site: Sigrid / Sucker Punch. Tidal. 2018-12-08.
  11. Web site: Sigrid - Sucker Punch. ultratop.be. 2019-02-08.
  12. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 16 March 2019.
  13. Web site: Chart Search Billboard. www.billboard.com. 2018-12-25.
  14. Web site: Topp 20 Single 2018-41. VG-lista 2018. Norwegian. 2018-12-25.
  15. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company. www.officialcharts.com. en. 2018-12-25.