The Sweet Escape
Gwen Stefani, Akon
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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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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 Background1. "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.
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Song Production & Composition3. 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.
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Chart Performance & Recognition6. "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.
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Music Video & Performances9. 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.
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Cultural Impact11. 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.
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Song Meaning & Inspiration13. 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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