Sweet Disposition

Template:Short description Template:Use Australian English "Sweet Disposition" is a song by Australian indie rock band the Temper Trap. Described by critics as an "indie anthem", the song was written by Dougy Mandagi and Lorenzo Silitto. Upon the song's release, it peaked at No. 14 in Australia and reached the top 10 in Flanders, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Renewed interest in the song was generated after it was included in the soundtrack for the 2009 film 500 Days of Summer—eventually reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States.

Chart performance and sales

Despite the Temper Trap originating from Australia, "Sweet Disposition", the lead single from the debut album Conditions, proved to be more popular in the United Kingdom and Ireland, reaching No. 6 (in the week beginning 11 October 2009) and No. 8, respectively, while it only reached a peak of No. 14 in Australia. However, it was eventually certified 3× Platinum in Australia for sales exceeding 210,000 copies, becoming the band's highest-selling single in their home country.

The song reached No. 9 on BillboardTemplate:'s Alternative Songs chart due to interest in the song after it appeared in the film 500 Days of Summer. In 2014, it was featured in the action film 3 Days to Kill starring Kevin Costner. In 2023, it was used in promotional trailers for the final instalment of The Crown. A dance remix made by Axwell and Dirty South of this song reached No. 1 on BillboardTemplate:'s Hot Dance Airplay chart in April 2010. It received a Platinum certification from the RIAA in 2013 for more than 1,000,000 copies sold.

The single was certified Gold by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry and 3× Platinum in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry.

Music videos

There are three music videos for the song. The Australian/domestic version, directed by Madeline Griffith, features the band performing alongside slow motion footage of light bulbs smashing on the floor.

The UK/international version directed by Barnaby Roper, begins with a gradual descent towards the lights on a runway before featuring a girl roller blading through space, past transparent images of each band member. That version was also played in Australia following the song's increase in popularity in 2010.

The US version, directed by Daniel Eskils, was released in March 2010. This version displays the band members playing around with musical instruments as well as demolishing them, this all being taped with a high-speed camera.

Track listings

Australian digital download

1. "Sweet Disposition" – 3:54
2. "Sweet Disposition" (video) – 3:54

Australian CD single

1. "Sweet Disposition"
2. "Sweet Disposition" (Curtis Vodka remix)

Australian 12-inch single

A1. "Sweet Disposition"

A2. "Sweet Disposition" (Curtis Vodka remix)

B1. "Science of Fear"

B2. "Science of Fear" (Pocketknife remix)

UK 7-inch picture disc single

A. "Sweet Disposition"

B. "Little Boy"

US remixes promo CDR

1. "Sweet Disposition" (Dirty South remix)
2. "Sweet Disposition" (Caged Baby disco remix)
3. "Sweet Disposition" (Doorly's dubstep remix)

Lost Frequencies remix

1. "Sweet Disposition (A Moment, A Love)" - 3:32

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2009–2012)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	14
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	6
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)	13
Ireland (IRMA)	8
Italy Airplay (EarOne)	2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)	32
Netherlands (Single Top 100)	54
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)	34
Scotland (OCC)	6
UK Singles (OCC)	6
UK Indie (OCC)	1
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)	8
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)	3
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)	1
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)	17

Year-end charts

Chart (2009)	Position
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)	34
UK Singles (OCC)	78

Chart (2010)	Position
Australia (ARIA)	56
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)	5
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)	65
Italy (FIMI)	55
Italy Airplay (EarOne)	19
UK Singles (OCC)	150
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)	43
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)	5
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)	45

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
Australia	16 September 2008	Digital download	Liberation
	22 October 2008	12-inch vinyl
	26 January 2009	CD single
United States	14 July 2009	Digital download	Glassnote
United Kingdom	2 August 2009		Infectious
	3 August 2009	7-inch vinyl
United States	31 August 2009	Alternative radio	Template:Hlist
United Kingdom	11 October 2009	Digital download (remixes)	Infectious
United States	24 August 2010	Digital download (remixes)	Glassnote
Worldwide	30 May 2025	Lost Frequencies remix	Lost & Cie

In popular culture

Film

• The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2009 romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer.
• The song was featured on the soundtrack and played during the ending scene for the 2014 action thriller film, 3 Days to Kill.
• The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2020 romantic film, I Still Believe.

Advertisements

• The song was used in the 2009 "Memories Start Here" advert for Center Parcs.
• The song was used in a 2009 Sky Sports advert featuring Jose Mourinho.
• The song was used in a 2009 O2 advert.
• The song was used in a 2010 Indonesian advert promoting the Toyota Yaris.
• The song was used in a long-form commercial for Chrysler released in 2010.
• The song was used in a commercial for Diet Coke that reportedly aired on the 2010 Academy Awards.
• Coca-Cola Company used the song again for its Coke Zero drink in 2025.
• The song was used in a 2010 commercial for Rhapsody Music service.
• A cover of the song was used in a 2024 Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER hybrid electric vehicle ad.

Video Games

• The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2010 video game, Pro Evolution Soccer 2011.

See also

• List of number-one dance airplay hits of 2010 (U.S.)