"You Make Me Sick" is a song by American singer Pink from her debut studio album, Can't Take Me Home (2000). It was written by Brainz Dimilo, Anthony President, and Mark Tabb, while production was helmed by Dimilo, President and Babyface. It was released as the third and final single from Can't Take Me Home on December 5, 2000, by LaFace Records and Arista Records.
A moderate chart success, it peaked at number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video for "You Make Me Sick" was filmed in late 2000 and was directed by Dave Meyers, whom Pink collaborated with previously on the first two music videos from Can't Take Me Home.
Critical reception AllMusic highlighted the song.Can't Take Me Home – P!nk | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Q magazine did the same.Pink - Can't Take Me Home CD Album Germany
Chart performance The song was a top-10 success in the United Kingdom, reaching number nine, and in New Zealand, reaching number 10. The song peaked at number 25 in Australia, where it sold over 35,000 copies and was accredited gold.
Track listings UK CD single "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) – 4:12 "You Make Me Sick" (El B Remix) – 5:58 "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) – 5:34
UK cassette single "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) – 4:12 "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) – 5:34
US CD single "You Make Me Sick" (DaMo's Radio Mix) – 3:57 "You Make Me Sick" (HQ2 Big Room Radio Vocal Mix) – 3:37 "You Make Me Sick" (HQ2 Big Room Club Vocal Mix) – 7:53 "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) – 4:12 "You Make Me Sick" (Instrumental) – 4:30
Australian CD single "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) – 4:12 "Most Girls" (Skribble & Anthony Acid Club Mix) – 8:54 "Most Girls" (Skribble & Anthony Acid Radio Mix) – 3:43 "Enhanced Section"
European CD single "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) – 4:12 "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) – 5:34
German CD single "You Make Me Sick" (Radio Mix) – 4:12 "You Make Me Sick" (El B Remix) – 5:58 "You Make Me Sick" (Dub Conspiracy Remix) – 5:34 "You Make Me Sick" (Album Version) – 4:10 "You Make Me Sick" (Instrumental) – 4:30
Personnel Personnel are adapted from the Can't Take Me Home liner notes.Pink – Can’t Take Me Home (CD liner notes) – LaFace Records 73008-26062-2
Pink: lead and background vocals Anthony President: writing, production, all instruments and drum programming Brainz Dimilo: writing, production, additional drum programming Mark Tabb: writing Babyface: production Sherree Ford-Payne: background vocals Paul Boutin, Edward Quesada: recording Manny Marroquin: mixing Victor McCoy: assistant engineering Ivy Skoff: production coordination
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (2001–2002)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)37Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)6
Year-end charts +Chart (2001)PositionUS Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)59US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)65
+Chart (2002)PositionUS Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)19
Certifications
Release history + Region Date Format(s) Label(s) United States December 5, 2000 Australia December 11, 2000 Maxi CD BMG Sweden January 15, 2001 United Kingdom United States January 16, 2001 Urban contemporary radio Germany January 29, 2001 Maxi CD BMG France March 13, 2001 Arista
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