Weeds (Sugababes song)

2025 song by Sugababes

"Weeds"

Single by Sugababes
Released| 8 April 2025 (2025-04-08)
Length| 3:05
Label| Self-released
Songwriter(s)|

* Anya Jones
* Jeff Young
* Jon Shave
* Keisha Buchanan
* Mutya Buena
* Sam Harper
* Siobhán Donaghy
* Tove Burman

Producer(s)| Jon Shave
Sugababes singles chronology
| "Jungle"
(2025)  | "Weeds"
(2025)  | "Shook"
(2025)

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Music video
"Weeds" on YouTube

"Weeds" is a song by English girl group Sugababes. Written by the group, Jon Shave, Anya Jones, Jeff Young, Sam Harper and Tove Burman, and produced by Shave, it was self-released on 8 April 2025.

Lyrically, the song is about "growing together". The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Gemma Yin. Following its release, "Weeds" was well received by music critics, who described the song as "sultry", and praised the group for their harmonies.

## Background and release

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In March 2025, following the release of the Sugababes' single "Jungle", the group announced during an interview with Clash magazine that further music was on the way, with Mutya Buena sharing there were "other singles that [they] were about to release".[1] Keisha Buchanan also told NME prior to the song's release that "there's not going to be long gaps [between singles] because [the group] have a good body of work waiting." Whilst Siobhán Donaghy told the same publication, "We have another single coming that's even more of a bop, but it could remind you of another [Sugababes] era, so it couldn't come first."[2] Released independently, distribution for the single is handled by the Orchard.[3]

The release of "Weeds" coincided with the commencement of their '25 Tour.[4] In a press statement, the group called the song "one of the most beautiful songs we've ever worked on", while revealing it was about "growing together".[5]

## Music video

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An accompanying music video for "Weeds" was directed by Gemma Yin and was released on 30 April 2025.[6] Of the video, Yin said, "We set out to create a beautiful mixed media performance video with an ethereal quality, to complement the gorgeous single".[7] The video begins with the song's title on the screen in front of a glistening sea, before the group's members each perform their respective verses with different coloured backgrounds whilst lying on a white light box. Throughout the video, the group perform slow choreography in front of an array of nature-themed and idyllic back drops including blooming flowers and plants, as well as moving clouds and bodies of water. Daisy Carter of DIY described the video as an "elegant and suitably floral-inspired", whilst Dork said the video was "dreamlike".[8]

## Reception

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In response to the release, Dork described the song as "atmospheric".[4] In their review, DIY contributor Daisy Carter referred to the song as "sultry", noting the group's "signature gossamer harmonies". She further compared the "more tender" song to its predecessor, which she described as a "dancefloor-filler".[9] Clash described the song as "slow-burn", while noting songwriter Anya Jones "helped elevate" the group's vision.[10]

## Charts

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Chart performance for "Weeds"  Chart (2025)  | Peak
position

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UK Singles Sales (OCC)[11] | 41

## Release history

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"Weeds" release history  Region  | Date  | Format  | Label  | Ref.

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Various  | 8 April 2025  |

* Digital download
* streaming

| Self-released | [12][13]

## References

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1. ^ Clash Music (20 March 2025). "It's a Jungle Out There". Clash. United Kingdom: Music Republic Ltd. ISSN 1743-0801. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
2. ^ Levine, Nick (13 March 2025). "Sugababes on "unexpected" new single 'Jungle' and being "ghosted" by ex-label: "We're standing behind art we're proud of"". NME. United Kingdom. ISSN 0028-6362. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
3. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (8 April 2025). "Sugababes unveil surprise single, "Weeds"". The Line of Best Fit. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
4. ^ a b Taylor, Sam (8 April 2025). "Sugababes have released surprise new single 'Weeds' ahead of their arena tour". Dork. United Kingdom: The Bunker Publishing Ltd. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
5. ^ Stickler, Jon (8 April 2025). "Sugababes Post New Single Weeds". Stereoboard. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
6. ^ Stickler, Jon (1 May 2025). "Sugababes Unveil Weeds Video". Stereoboard. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
7. ^ Taylor, Sam (1 May 2025). "Sugababes have shared an otherworldly video for their new single 'Weeds'". Dork. United Kingdom: The Bunker Publishing Ltd. OCLC 1065354071. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
8. ^ Carter, Daisy (1 May 2025). "Sugababes unveil dream-like video for sultry latest single 'Weeds'". DIY. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
9. ^ Carter, Daisy (8 April 2025). "Sugababes celebrate start of 2025 UK/Ireland tour with sultry new single 'Weeds'". DIY. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
10. ^ Murray, Robin (8 April 2025). "Sugababes Share Slow-Burn Single 'Weeds'". Clash. United Kingdom: Music Republic Ltd. ISSN 1743-0801. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
11. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
12. ^ Sugababes. "Weeds – Single by Sugababes". United Kingdom: Apple Music. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
13. ^ Sugababes. "Sugababes – Weeds". Norway: Tidal. Retrieved 8 April 2025.

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Sugababes

* Keisha Buchanan
* Mutya Buena
* Siobhán Donaghy
* Amelle Berrabah
* Jade Ewen
* Heidi Range

Studio albums|

* One Touch
* Angels with Dirty Faces
* Three
* Taller in More Ways
* Change
* Catfights and Spotlights
* Sweet 7
* The Lost Tapes

Compilation albums|

* Overloaded: The Singles Collection
* Change

Singles|

* "Overload"
* "New Year"
* "Run for Cover"
* "Soul Sound"
* "Freak like Me"
* "Round Round"
* "Stronger"
* "Angels with Dirty Faces"
* "Shape"
* "Hole in the Head"
* "Too Lost in You"
* "In the Middle"
* "Caught in a Moment"
* "Push the Button"
* "Ugly"
* "Red Dress"
* "Follow Me Home"
* "Easy"
* "About You Now"
* "Change"
* "Denial"
* "Girls"
* "No Can Do"
* "Get Sexy"
* "About a Girl"
* "Wear My Kiss"
* "Flatline"
* "When the Rain Comes"
* "Situation"
* "Jungle"
* "Weeds"
* "Shook"

Featured singles|

* "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
* "Sing"
* "Walk This Way"
* "Flowers"

Promotional singles|

* "My Love Is Pink"
* "Santa Baby"
* "Freedom"

Tours|

* Three Tour
* Taller in More Ways Tour
* The Greatest Hits Tour
* Change Tour
* Sugababes UK & Europe Tour
* Sugababes '25 Tour

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