"Sweet" is a song by the Danish singer-songwriter

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. It was released on 28 January 2025, through

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, as the second single from her fourth studio album, ''

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Background

In discussing the direction of her upcoming album, MØ described the song as emblematic of the project's overarching themes. She explained that "Sweet is a fun and sweet song wrapped into a mean bass synth riff (thanks to Nick Sylvester). The line 'I don't go to clubs / I go to comic cons and thrash metal shows' is this album's battle cry", and "it speaks to the feeling of kinda being an outsider, but being proud of, and embracing that outsider status as part of who I am. I don't enjoy going to clubs! I like playing ''The Sims'' and going to punk and metal shows and spending time with my friends and family. I think a lot of people can relate to that."

Composition

According to ''Acid Tag'', "Sweet" wastes "no time in bringing the power to the masses," with commanding drums that establish a forceful tone from the outset, offering MØ's vocals a strong platform to build upon. The track features a robust bass foundation and buzzing synths that, despite their intensity, leave ample room for its catchy melodies to take the lead. The song also has been described by '' Clash'' as "buoyant, bubbly

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music," showcasing a lighter and more playful side of MØ's artistry. The track features a guest appearance from

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artist

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, whose contribution adds a soulful dimension to the upbeat production.

Track listing

* Digital download and streaming # "Sweet" (featuring

) – 2:56 * Digital download and streaming – Spotify # "Sweet" (featuring Biig Piig) – 2:56 # "Wake Me Up" – 4:15 # "Who Said" – 3:07

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * Karen Marie Ørsted — vocals, composer, lyrics * Nick Sylvester — producer, composer, lyrics, synthesizer, programming * Elliott Kozel — programming, guitar *

— featured artist, vocals, composer, lyrics *

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— harp * Sylvester Willy Sivertsen — producer, composer, lyrics

Release history

References

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