Bleed American (song)

"Bleed American"
Single by Jimmy Eat World
from the album Bleed American
ReleasedJune 5, 2001
GenrePunk rock[1]
Length3:01
LabelDreamWorks R6538
Songwriter(s)Jim Adkins, Rick Burch, Zach Lind, Tom Linton
Jimmy Eat World singles chronology
"Blister"
(1999) 		"Bleed American"
(2001) 		"The Middle"
(2001)
Alternative cover
Cover for the UK single, retitled "Salt Sweat Sugar"

"Bleed American" is a song by American rock band Jimmy Eat World. It was released in June 2001 as the lead single from their fourth album Bleed American (retitled Jimmy Eat World). The song was originally titled "Bleed American", but similar to the name change of the album after the September 11 attacks, the song was retitled "Salt Sweat Sugar" after the first line in the song's chorus.

Music video

The music video features the band playing a live gig, filmed from various angles onstage.

Track listing

CDN promo

  1. "Bleed American" (album version)
  2. "Your Home" (mistitled demo rock version)

UK CD

  1. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (retitled album version)
  2. "(Splash) Turn, Twist" (non-album)
  3. "Your House" (demo rock version)
  4. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (video)

UK 7" vinyl

  1. "Salt Sweat Sugar" (retitled album version)
  2. "Your House" (demo rock version)

Personnel

Personnel adapted from CD booklet[2]

  • Jim Adkins – lead vocals, lead guitar, percussion
  • Tom Linton – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Rick Burch – bass guitar
  • Zach Lind – drums

Charts

Chart (2001) Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[3] 59
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 60
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[5] 18

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[6] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Cohen, Ian (February 16, 2021). "The Best Jimmy Eat World Songs, Ranked". Uproxx. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Bleed American (CD booklet). Jimmy Eat World. DreamWorks/Geffen Records/UMe/Interscope. 2001.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "Jimmy Eat World Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  6. ^ "British single certifications – Jimmy Eat World – Salt Sweat Sugar". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
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