"Sick and Tired" is a song by American pop singer-songwriter Anastacia from her third studio album, Anastacia (2004). 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 the majority of countries, including Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. "Sick and Tired" samples the song "Let the Music Play" by the Italian duo Shamur.
Music video
The music video for "Sick and Tired", directed by Phillip 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
"Sick and Tired" (Album Version)
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)
"Twisted Girl"
Australian promo CD single (Jason Nevins Remixes)
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix Edit)
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)
UK CD 1 and European CD single
"Sick and Tired" (Album Version)
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)
UK CD 2 and European CD maxi single
"Sick and Tired" (Album Version)
"Twisted Girl"
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)
"Sick and Tired" (Video)
European promo CD single
"Sick and Tired" (Album Version)
German limited 3" CD single (POCK IT!)
"Sick and Tired" [Album Version)
"Twisted Girl"
Netherlands CD single
"Sick and Tired" (Album Version)
"Twisted Girl"
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)
"Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit)
"Sick and Tired" (Video)
UK promo 12" single
A1. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix)
B1. "Sick and Tired" (Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix)