The Sweet Escape

Gwen Stefani, Akon

About The Sweet Escape

"The Sweet Escape" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her second studio album of the same name (2006). It was written by Stefani, Akon, and Giorgio Tuinfort. Akon, who is also a featured artist, developed the song's beat before collaborating with Stefani. He designed it based on her previous work with No Doubt, and Stefani later commented that it put her "on the yellow brick road to the No Doubt record I might do". "The Sweet Escape" is an apology for a fight between two lovers and describes a dream of a pleasant life for them. As the album's title track, its title was chosen to help market Stefani's music and fashion lines. "The Sweet Escape" was released as the album's second single on December 19, 2006 and was commercially successful in mainstream and adult contemporary markets. It reached the top 10 of most singles charts and topped the New Zealand Singles Chart. The song was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 50th Grammy Awards. In the song's accompanying music video, Stefani attempts to escape from a golden prison. 


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Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo

If I could escape 
I would, but first of all let me say 
I must apologize for acting, stinking, treating you this way
Cause I've been acting like sour milk that fell on the floor 
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator 
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold 

If I could escape 
And recreate a place as my own world 
And I could be your favorite girl 
Forever, perfectly together 
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? 

If I could be sweet 
I know I've been a real bad girl 
I didn't mean for you to get hurt 
(Forever) We can make it better 
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? 
(Sweet escape)

Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (to our sweet escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (yeah) yee hoo

You let me down 
I'm at my lowest boiling point 
Come help me out 
I need to get me out of this joint 
Come on, let's bounce 
Counting on you to turn me around 
Instead of clowning around, let's look for some common ground 

So, baby, times getting a little crazy 
I've been getting a little lazy 
Waiting for you to come save me 
I can see that you're angry 
By the way the you treat me 
Hopefully you don't leave me 
Want to take you with me 

If I could escape 
And recreate a place as my own world 
And I could be your favorite girl 
Forever, perfectly together 
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? 

If I could be sweet 
I know I've been a real bad girl 
I didn't mean for you to get hurt 
(Forever) We can make it better 
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? 
(Sweet escape)

Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, (If I could escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (If I could escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo

Cause I've been acting like sour milk that fell on the floor 
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator 
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold 

If I could escape 
And recreate a place in my own world 
And I could be your favorite girl 
Forever, perfectly together 
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? 

If I could be sweet 
I know I've been a real bad girl 
I didn't mean for you to get hurt 
(Forever) We can make it better 
Tell me, boy, now wouldn't that be sweet? (Sweet escape)

Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (to our sweet escape) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (I wanna get away) yee hoo
Woo hoo, (Yeah) yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo
Woo hoo, yee hoo

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Renée Stefani ( /stəˈfɑːni/; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer and occasional actress. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded Love. Angel. Music. Baby., her first solo album, in 2004. Inspired by music of the 1980s, the album was a success with sales of over seven million copies. The album's third single "Hollaback Girl", was the first US digital download to sell one million copies. Stefani's second and final solo studio album, The Sweet Escape (2006), yielded "Wind It Up", "4 in the Morning", and the highest-selling single "The Sweet Escape". Including her work with No Doubt, Stefani has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Aliaune Thiam, Gwen Stefani, Giorgio Tuinfort

Lyrics © Takwene LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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6 facts about this song

Song Background
1. "The Sweet Escape" is a song by American singer-songwriter and fashion designer Gwen Stefani, from her second solo studio album of the same name. 2. This popular track was released as the album’s second single in late 2006.
Song Production & Composition
3. The song is a collaboration between Stefani and talented rapper Akon, who provided vocals and the production. 4. Being a blend of doo-wop and reggae, "The Sweet Escape" showcases Stefani's pop side with its catchy, upbeat sound. 5. The song runs approximately four minutes and six seconds long.
Chart Performance & Recognition
6. "The Sweet Escape" was a huge commercial success, charting in the top 10 in more than 15 countries, and reaching the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. 7. The song was well-received globally, gaining number one positions in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. 8. In 2007, it earned a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Music Video & Performances
9. The music video for "The Sweet Escape" was directed by Joseph Kahn and depicts Stefani and Akon in a computer-generated candy land. 10. Stefani has performed the song in a number of live appearances, including her The Sweet Escape Tour in 2007.
Cultural Impact
11. The song has been used in numerous media, including commercials, films, and television series. 12. Stefani's highly-choreographed performance of "The Sweet Escape" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, where she was hanging from a set of giant golden handcuffs, is considered one of the most creative performances in the award show's history.
Song Meaning & Inspiration
13. Lyrically, the song talks about a desire to escape from a stressful situation or relationship. 14. Stefani has admitted in interviews that the song lyrics refer to her struggle of balancing her music career with love and family life.

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