Backstory:
Sweet Virus, formed in 2006, is an eclectic group of musicians who found each other in the vibrant music scene of Austin, Texas. The band’s members – lead vocalist Jaxon Murphy, guitarist Dana Turner, bassist Cleo Ramone, and drummer Artie Shore – met while studying at Berklee College of Music. They quickly bonded over their shared love for the classics, 80s pop, and the raw energy of punk rock. Moving to Austin post-graduation, Sweet Virus began to create their unique sound, a blend of rock ‘n’ roll with a contagious pop twist.
Genre:
Sweet Virus is known for their Pop Rock sound, infused with influences from punk and 80’s synth-pop.
Title:
“Bittersweet Love”
Full song lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Em
Let me tell ya ‘bout a girl
C
With candy eyes and a sugar smile
G
She had a taste that made me wild
D
A bittersweet love for a while
(Chorus)
Em
Bittersweet love, you’re my sweet virus
C
Got me crazy, oh, you’re the finest
G
Bittersweet love, can’t deny this
D
You’re my sweet virus, my sweet virus
(Verse 2)
Em
She had a voice that felt like silk
C
Words that flowed like honey milk
G
She was the queen, I was the ilk
D
A bittersweet love, smooth and sleek
(Chorus)
Em
Bittersweet love, you’re my sweet virus
C
Got me crazy, oh, you’re the finest
G
Bittersweet love, can’t deny this
D
You’re my sweet virus, my sweet virus
(Bridge)
Am
We danced in the rain, laughed in the sun
F
She was the melody, I was the drum
C
But like a sweet virus, she was gone
D
Leaving me with a song
(Chorus)
Em
Bittersweet love, you’re my sweet virus
C
Got me crazy, oh, you’re the finest
G
Bittersweet love, can’t deny this
D
You’re my sweet virus, my sweet virus
(Outro)
Em
So here’s to the girl with the candy eyes
C
To the bittersweet love that never dies
G
She was my sweet virus, my sweet surprise
D
And this is her lullaby
Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is Tessa Mitchell, a music journalist from New York. Here’s what she has to say about Sweet Virus: “There’s something delightfully infectious about their music. It’s an unlikely blend of punk-inspired energy and bubblegum pop that somehow works. The lyrics are relatable, and their melodies are catchy – they’re the kind of band that you can’t help but sing along to. Sweet Virus is my favorite because they’ve taken their influences and created a sound that is entirely their own. They’ve brought a fresh perspective to the pop-rock genre, and it’s impossible not to get caught up in their energy and enthusiasm for music.”