It was released in June 2001 as the lead single from their fourth album Bleed American (retitled Jimmy Eat World).

The song was originally titled "Bleed American", but similar to the name change of the album after the September 11 attacks, the song was retitled "Salt Sweat Sugar" after the first line in the song's chorus.

The music video features the band playing a live gig, filmed from various angles onstage.

UK 7" vinyl Personnel adapted from CD booklet[2] ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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