Stephen Sanchez is crooning his way back into our hearts with “SWEET LOVE,” a sun-dappled plea that dropped today—January 9, 2026, via Universal Music Group—the kind of track that wraps you in doo-wop warmth and leaves you humming about second chances till sunrise.
It’s been over a year since his last solo drop, and this one feels like a homecoming: debuted live in Toronto back in August ’24 during The Connie Co Show Tour, then whispered again at Niagara’s Misty City Fest in September ’25, both times in Ontario like some cosmic wink. The studio cut, co-written with OZGO (who also helmed the music) and directed by Jason Lester in the video, trades that early acoustic hush for a fuller band swell—pre-recorded backing vocals layering over Sanchez’s butter-smooth falsetto.
Thematically, it’s classic Sanchez: a bad-boy confessional flipping from dawn-breaking heartaches to the grip of redemptive romance. “I was afraid for so long… then I found ya,” he sighs in Verse 1, before the chorus hooks in with that insistent “Your sweet love’s got a hold on me now,” all about surrender, saviors, and the heaven in a heavy heart. It’s soul-stirred indie pop with a ’50s lilt—think velvet guitars strumming under gospel-tinged pleas, the bridge begging “Can I stay with you?” like a prayer you didn’t know you needed. No overproduced flash; just raw investment in love’s messy pull, proving Sanchez’s gift for making nostalgia feel urgent.
As the teased lead single for [Unreleased Album]—his sophomore full-length, slated for sometime in 2026 on Republic and Mercury Records—it’s kicking off what fans hope is a deeper dive into his Angel Face era. That debut album (and its ’24 Club Deluxe glow-up) turned the New Mexico crooner into a TikTok darling with billions of “Until I Found You” streams, but [Unreleased Album] promises evolution: more live-band fire, scrapped tour tapes reborn, and tracks like the fest-debuted “Love Love Love” hinting at a tracklist still under wraps. No full reveal yet, but the pre-save buzz from December ’25 had everyone speculating on a dozen or so cuts blending his retro soul with bolder edges—maybe some horns, a touch of swing, all orbiting that timeless ache for connection.
Sanchez is riding a wave right now, fresh off sold-out runs like The Connie Co Show and festival slots that had crowds swaying to his baritone like it’s 1955. At 23, he’s outgrown the viral wunderkind tag, leaning into therapy-fueled maturity that turns personal wreckage into anthems—think post-breakup wisdom wrapped in gold-chain swagger. “SWEET LOVE” lands him at this sweet pivot, bridging his debut’s innocence with something grippier, more lived-in, as he eyes bigger stages and maybe even a Grammy nod after those Amazon Live breakthroughs.
Dive into the SWEET LOVE lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other [Unreleased Album] tracks for more of Stephen Sanchez’s timeless romance vibes.
| Lead Vocals | Stephen Sanchez |
| Songwriter | Stephen Sanchez & OZGO |
| Music Producer | OZGO |
| Video Director | Jason Lester |
| Mixing Engineer | Bryce Bordone & Șerban Ghenea |
| Mastering Engineer | Randy Merrill |
| Publisher | Stephen Sanchez Publishing & Universal Music Group |
| Label | Stephen Sanchez, Mercury Records & Universal Music Group |
| Release Date | January 9, 2026 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Stephen Sanchez, Mercury Records & Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of SWEET LOVE by Stephen Sanchez
[Intro]
One, Two, Three, F**k It
(Give Up Your Love, Give Up Your Love,
Give Up Your Love, Give Up Your Love)
(Give Up Your Love, Give Up Your Love,
Give Up Your Love, Give Up Your Love)
I Was Afraid For So Long
Breaking Hearts ’til The Break Of Dawn
Had In My Hand My Guitar And A Song
Then I Found Ya, And, Boy, I Was So Wrong [Chorus]
‘Cause Your Sweet Love, It’s Got A Hold On Me Now, Yeah
And I Ain’t Ever Gon’ Let You Go, No, No, No
Your Sweet Love, It’s Got A Hold On Me Now, Yeah
And I Ain’t Ever Gon’ Let You Go, No [Verse 2]
Do I Need Saving?
Are You The Savior Sent To Set Me Free From All My Misbehaviours?
Who Woulda Guessed That I’d Be So Invested?
Oh, There Ain’t No Heaven Like The Weight Of My Heart [Chorus]
Said, “Your Sweet Love’s Got A Hold On Me Now, Yeah
And I Ain’t Ever Gon’ Let You Go, No, No, No
Your Sweet Love, It’s Got A Hold On Me Now, Yeah
And I Ain’t Ever Gon’ Let You Go, No, No, No
Your Sweet Love (Give Up Your Love),
Your Sweet Love (Give Up Your Love),
Your Sweet Love (Give Up Your Love),
Your Sweet Love (Give Up Your Love)” [Bridge]
There Ain’t No Pleasure In Life Without Your Love
Now That I’ve Had It, Baby, I Just Can’t Get Enough
You’re My Prayer Come True
Can I Stay With You?
Ohh-Ahh [Chorus]
‘Cause Your Sweet Love, It’s Got A Hold On Me Now, Yeah
And I Ain’t Ever Gon’ Let You Go, No, No, No
Your Sweet Love, It’s Got A Hold On Me Now, Yeah
And I Ain’t Ever Gon’ Let You Go, No, No, No
Your Sweet Love (Give Up Your Love),
Your Sweet Love (Give Up Your Love),
It’s Got A Hold On Me Now (Give Up Your Love, Give Up Your Love)
My Pretty Baby, Give Me
Sweet Love, Your Sweet Love, I Need Your Sweet Love, Honey, Now
[Outro]
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