Sweet Disposition

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2008 single by the Temper Trap

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::summary 2008 single by the Temper Trap ::

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FieldValue
nameSweet Disposition
coverSweet DispositionCoverArt.png
typesingle
artistthe Temper Trap
albumConditions
B-side* "Science of Fear"
released
genreIndie rock
length3:52
label* Liberation (Australia)
writer* Dougy Mandagi
producerJim Abbiss
next_titleFader
next_year2010
misc
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| name = Sweet Disposition | cover = Sweet DispositionCoverArt.png | alt = | type = single | artist = the Temper Trap | album = Conditions | B-side = * "Science of Fear"

  • "Little Boy" | released = | recorded = | studio = | genre = Indie rock | length = 3:52 | label = * Liberation (Australia)
  • Infectious (UK)
  • Columbia (US) | writer = * Dougy Mandagi
  • Lorenzo Sillitto | producer = Jim Abbiss | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = Fader | next_year = 2010 | misc = "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 Sillitto. "Sweet Disposition" peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Outside Australia, "Sweet Disposition" peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium (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 peaking at number nine on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States. In 2025 the song was voted 11th in the Triple J Hottest 100 of Australian Songs.

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 *Billboard*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 Billboards 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"

Lost Frequencies remix

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

Charts

Weekly charts

::data[format=table] | Chart (2009–2012) | Peak position | Italy Airplay (EarOne) | |---|---|---| | 2 | | | ::

::data[format=table title="Chart performance for "Sweet Disposition (A Moment, A Love)" (Lost Frequencies & The Temper Trap Version)"] | Chart (2025) | Peak position | North Macedonia Airplay (Radiomonitor) | |---|---|---| | 12 | | | ::

Year-end charts

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Chart (2009)PositionAustralian Artist Singles (ARIA)UK Singles (OCC)
34
78
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Chart (2010)PositionAustralia (ARIA)Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)Italy Airplay (EarOne)Italy Download (FIMI)UK Singles (OCC)US Dance Airplay (Billboard)US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)US Rock Songs (Billboard)
56
5
65
19
55
150
5
43
45
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::data[format=table title="2025 year-end chart performance for "Sweet Disposition (A Moment, A Love)" (Lost Frequencies & The Temper Trap Version)"]

Chart (2025)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)
32
117
102
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Certifications

Release history

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RegionDateFormat(s)LabelRef.AustraliaUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited StatesWorldwide
16 September 2008Digital downloadLiberation
22 October 200812-inch vinyl
26 January 2009CD single
14 July 2009Digital downloadGlassnote
2 August 2009Infectious
3 August 20097-inch vinyl
31 August 2009Alternative radio
11 October 2009Digital download (remixes)Infectious
24 August 2010Digital download (remixes)Glassnote
30 May 2025Lost Frequencies remixLost & Cie
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In popular culture

Film

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Video Games

Other

  • The song was used in a farewell tribute video by WWE for John Cena ahead of his retirement, featuring several WWE superstars and production crew.

References

References

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  10. (8 January 2010). "Earone Airplay - Settimana #8 dal 19/02/2010 al 25/02/2010". Earone.
  11. (15 August 2025). "Macedonia {{ndash}} Radio Airplay Chart {{!}} Settimana 33.2025 {{ndash}} dal 08/08/2025 al 14/08/2025". [[Radiomonitor]].
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  13. "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2009". [[Official Charts Company]].
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  18. "Year 2010-Top 100 Annual Download Chart". Nielsen.
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  41. (11 October 2010). "Toyota Yaris Indonesia Commercial - Sweet Disposition". [[YouTube]].
  42. (5 January 2010). "Chrysler Commercial".
  43. (7 March 2010). "Diet Coke Commercial".
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  48. (11 December 2025). "John Cena receives a heartfelt farewell from Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Triple H and more".

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