Sick and Tired (Anastacia song)

"Sick and Tired" is a song by American recording artist Anastacia from her third studio album, Anastacia. Written by Anastacia, Dallas Austin, and Glen Ballard, it was released as the album's second single on July 19, 2004 in Europe to positive reception from music critics. The single charted inside the top five in many countries, including Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. "Sick and Tired" samples the song "Let the Music Play" by Shamur.

"Sick and Tired"
Single by Anastacia
from the album Anastacia
B-side	"Twisted Girl"
Released	July 19, 2004 (2004-07-19)
Recorded	2003–2004
Genre	Pop rock
Length	3:30
Label	Epic Records Daylight Records
Songwriter(s)	Anastacia Dallas Austin Glen Ballard
Producer(s)	Dallas Austin Glen Ballard
Anastacia singles chronology
"Left Outside Alone" (2004) "Sick and Tired" (2004) "Welcome to My Truth" (2004)

Critical reception and composition

AllMusic editor Matthew Chisling said that Anastacia "seams a bit of R&B into her melodies."[1] Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian wrote that on "Sick and Tired" Anastacia claims: "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. She sounds it."[2] Andy Gill of The Independent clarified that this song is not ironically connected to Anastacia's fight with cancer but a "complaint about a lover's 'so malign' attitude."[3] Stylus Magazine editor Dom Passantino referenced the sampled vocal in the song, opining "she can't just throw down some random Indian guy singing as a hook and then go 'Yo, whatever he said then I'm that'... except she does." He concluded that the song is "genuinely interesting, genuinely experimental, and [a] genuinely good single".[4]

Music video

The music video for "Sick and Tired", directed by Philipp Stölzl, was shot in Los Angeles on May 25, 2004.

When the video begins, Anastacia is shown applying for a role and introduces herself as Sara Forest. Then she plays Holly in the film she is auditioning for. Throughout the video, Anastacia is performing the song in a small room with the band. The video is intercut with black-and-white scenes from the rehearsal on which their relationship is based. At first they fall in love, but after several dates, the boyfriend hits her, they split up and she wants him to leave.

Track listings

Australian CD single

1. "Sick and Tired" (album version)
2. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)
3. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)
4. "Twisted Girl"

Australian promo CD single (Jason Nevins Remixes)

1. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix Edit)
2. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)

UK CD 1 and European CD single

1. "Sick and Tired" (album version)
2. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)

UK CD 2 and European CD maxi single

1. "Sick and Tired" (album version)
2. "Twisted Girl"
3. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)
4. "Sick and Tired" (video)

European promo CD single

1. "Sick and Tired" (album version)

German limited 3" CD single (Pock It!)

1. "Sick and Tired" (album version)
2. "Twisted Girl"

Dutch CD single

1. "Sick and Tired" (album version)
2. "Twisted Girl"
3. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)
4. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)
5. "Sick and Tired" (video)

UK promo 12" single

A1. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)

B1. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix)

B2. "Sick and Tired" (album version)

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2004–2005) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[5] 8 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] 2 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 10 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[8] 22 CIS (Tophit)[9] 4 Czech Republic (IFPI)[10] 1 Denmark (Tracklisten)[11] 4 European Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 2 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] 8 Germany (Official German Charts)[14] 2 Greece (IFPI)[15] 3 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[16] 3 Ireland (IRMA)[17] 9 Italy (FIMI)[18] 3 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[19] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 6 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[21] 34 Norway (VG-lista)[22] 3 Poland (Polish Airplay Charts)[23] 3 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[24] 15 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[25] 3 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[26] 3 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 10 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 2 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[29] 4 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[30] 8

Year-end charts Chart (2004) Position Australia (ARIA)[31] 51 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[32] 14 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[33] 39 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[34] 87 CIS (Tophit)[35] 14 Germany (Official German Charts)[36] 13 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[37] 61 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[38] 6 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[39] 44 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[40] 53 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] 16 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[42] 94 Chart (2005) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[43] 24 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[44] 44

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[45]	Gold	35,000^*
Germany (BVMI)[46]	Gold	150,000^^
Norway (IFPI Norway)[47]	Gold	5,000^*
United Kingdom (BPI)[48]	Silver	200,000^*
^^shipments figures based on certification alone

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