You Make Me Sick Explained

You Make Me Sick
Cover:	You Make Me Sick cover.jpg
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Pink
Album:	Can't Take Me Home
Length:	4:06
Prev Title:	Most Girls
Prev Year:	2000
Next Title:	Lady Marmalade
Next Year:	2001

"You Make Me Sick" is a song by American singer Pink for her debut studio album Can't Take Me Home (2000). It was written by Brainz Dimilo, Anthony President, and Mark Tabb, while production was helmed by Dimilo, President and Babyface. It was released as the third and final single from Can't Take Me Home on November 27, 2000, by LaFace Records and Arista Records.

A moderate chart success, it peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video for "You Make Me Sick" was filmed in late 2000 and was directed by Dave Meyers, whom Pink collaborated with previously on the first two music videos from Can't Take Me Home.

Critical reception

Allmusic highlighted the song.^[1] Q magazine did the same.^[2]

Chart performance

The song was a top-10 success in the United Kingdom, reaching number nine, and in New Zealand, reaching number 10. The song peaked at number 25 in Australia, where it sold over 35,000 copies and was accredited gold.

Track listings

• UK CD single

1. "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) - 4:12
2. "You Make Me Sick" (El B Remix) - 5:58
3. "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) - 5:34

• UK Cassette single

1. "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) - 4:12
2. "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) - 5:34

• American CD single^[3]

1. "You Make Me Sick" (DaMo's Radio Mix) - 3:57
2. "You Make Me Sick" (HQ2 Big Room Radio Vocal Mix) - 3:37
3. "You Make Me Sick" (HQ2 Big Room Club Vocal Mix) - 7:53
4. "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) - 4:12
5. "You Make Me Sick" (Instrumental) - 4:30

• Australian CD single

1. "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) - 4:12
2. "Most Girls" (Skribble & Anthony Acid Club Mix) - 8:54
3. "Most Girls" (Skribble & Anthony Acid Radio Mix) - 3:43
4. "Enhanced Section"

• European CD single^[4]

1. "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) - 4:12
2. "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) - 5:34

• German CD single^[5]

1. "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) - 4:12
2. "You Make Me Sick" (El B Remix) - 5:58
3. "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) - 5:34
4. "You Make Me Sick" (Album Version) - 4:10
5. "You Make Me Sick" (Instrumental) - 4:30

Personnel

Personnel are adapted from the Can't Take Me Home liner notes.^[6]

• Pink: lead and background vocals
• Anthony President: writer, producer, all instruments and drum programming
• Brainz Dimilo: writer, producer, additional drum programming
• Mark Tabb: writer
• Babyface: producer
• Sherree Ford-Payne: background vocals

• Paul Boutin, Edward Quesada: recording
• Manny Marroquin: mixing
• Victor McCoy: assistant engineer
• Ivy Skoff: production coordinator

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2000–2002)	Peak position
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)^[7]	37
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)^[8]	6

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)	Position
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[9]	59
US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)^[10]	65

Release history

Region! scope="col"

Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
Australia	November 27, 2000	Maxi CD	BMG
United States	December 5, 2000
Sweden	January 15, 2001	Maxi CD	LaFace
United Kingdom
United States	January 16, 2001	Urban contemporary radio
Germany	January 29, 2001	Maxi CD	BMG
France	March 13, 2001

Notes and References

1. http://www.allmusic.com/album/cant-take-me-home-mw0000055859 Can't Take Me Home - P!nk | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic
2. http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=1041890&style=music&fulldesc=T Pink - Can't Take Me Home CD Album Germany
3. http://www.discogs.com/PNK-You-Make-Me-Sick/release/1539247 P!NK - You Make Me Sick (CD) at Discogs
4. http://www.discogs.com/Pnk-You-Make-Me-Sick/release/3738549 P!nk - You Make Me Sick (CD) at Discogs
5. http://www.discogs.com/PNK-You-Make-Me-Sick/release/2772561 P!NK - You Make Me Sick (CD) at Discogs
6. Pink – Can’t Take Me Home (CD liner notes) – LaFace Records 73008-26062-2
7. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 18. 6. 8. February 3, 2001. February 9, 2020.
8. Web site: week 16 (21 april 2001). nl. top40.nl. February 9, 2020.
9. Most-Played Mainstream Top 40 Songs of 2001. Airplay Monitor. 9. 51. 60. December 21, 2001.
10. Most-Played Rhythmic Top 40 Songs of 2001. Airplay Monitor. 9. 51. 48. December 21, 2001.
11. The Year in Music 2002: Hot Dance Maxi-Singles Sales. Billboard. 114. 52. YE-53. December 28, 2002.