"Sweet Dreams" is a song by American singer Koe Wetzel, released on May 17, 2024 as the second single from his upcoming sixth studio album 9 Lives. Written by Wetzel himself, Amy Allen, Josh Serrato, Gabe Simon of Kopecky (who also produced the song) and Sam Harris, it is Wetzel's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 47[1] and peaking at number 35.
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| Single by Koe Wetzel | ||||
| from the album 9 Lives | ||||
| Released | May 17, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:53 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Mr. Gabriel | |||
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Background
editIn regard to his inspiration behind the song, Koe Wetzel stated:
I had an R&B type song in mind, like something off Usher's Confessions album, with a badass drumbeat and a really cool melody. I had written in my notes a few weeks earlier: "Sweet Dreams". When we got to the Sonic Ranch in El Paso, we tried it. We stepped back to look at the song and got really excited about the way it came out.[2]
Composition
editThe production is characterized by an R&B-leaning style,[3] while the lyrics follow a man who is struggling with guilt over breaking a woman's heart and causing the end of their relationship. The narrator sings about having developed insomnia and being unable to have sweet dreams as a consequence of his pain and memory of his former lover.[2][3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 86 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 168 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 40 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 35 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 10 |
References
edit- ^ Zellner, Xander (May 28, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Country-Rocker Koe Wetzel Lands First Entry With 'Sweet Dreams'". Billboard. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b O'Connell, Madeleine (May 30, 2024). "Koe Wetzel Scores Multiple Chart Milestones With Latest Release, 'Sweet Dreams'". Country Now. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b Young, Casey (May 24, 2024). "Koe Wetzel Releases Live Performance Video Of "Sweet Dreams"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 27, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.