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Sway
Rosemary Clooney Lyrics


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When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close
Sway me more

Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me
Sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me
Sway with me

Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I grow weak

I can hear the sound of violins
Long before
It begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth
Sway me now

¿Quién será el que me quiere a mí?
¿Quién será?
¿Quién será?
¿Quién será el que me dé su amor?
¿Quién será?
¿Quién será?

I can hear the sound of violins
Long before
It begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth
Sway me now

Sway me smooth, sway me now!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rosemary Clooney's "Sway" express a longing for intimacy and connection through dance. The imagery of the marimba rhythms and lazy ocean waves sets a dreamy tone and invites the listener to let go and get lost in the music. The repeated refrain of "Sway with me" reinforces the desire to be in sync with a partner who has a special ability to move and thrill the singer.


The second verse introduces a metaphor of a flower bending in the breeze, which implies a vulnerability and willingness to be swayed by external forces. The singer acknowledges that other dancers may be present, but their attention is solely on their partner. The use of "magic technique" suggests a certain mystique and allure that is irresistible to the singer. The final verse introduces the Spanish lyrics, which add an exotic element and reinforce the idea of being swept away by the music and the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

When marimba rhythms start to play
As soon as the rhythm of the marimba begins, let's dance.


Dance with me
Join me and let's dance together.


Make me sway
Move me gracefully and rhythmically as we dance.


Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Sway with me as effortlessly as the ocean waves hug the shore.


Hold me close
Embrace me and hold me tightly.


Sway me more
Continue to move me rhythmically and gracefully as we dance.


Like a flower bending in the breeze
Sway and bend with me like a flower sways in the wind.


Bend with me
Move and bend with me in unison.


Sway with ease
Let's sway smoothly and effortlessly as we dance.


When we dance you have a way with me
When we dance together, you have a special ability to move and sway me.


Stay with me
Continue to dance and stay close to me.


Sway with me
Let's continue to move and sway together as we dance.


Other dancers may be on the floor Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Even though there may be other dancers around us, my eyes will only focus on you.


Only you have that magic technique
You possess a unique and special technique that captivates me.


When we sway I grow weak
Your movements have a mesmerizing effect on me, leaving me feeling weak.


I can hear the sound of violins Long before It begins
I can sense the romantic atmosphere and anticipation of the dance long before it actually starts, as I hear the sound of violins playing.


Make me thrill as only you know how
Your dancing style has a way of thrilling and exciting me, just as you know how to do it.


Sway me smooth
Let's keep the rhythm of our dance smooth and flowing.


Sway me now
Let's continue to dance and move together, right now, in this moment.


¿Quién será el que me quiere a mí? ¿Quién será? ¿Quién será? ¿Quién será el que me dé su amor? ¿Quién será? ¿Quién será?
Who will be the one to love me? Who will it be?


Sway me smooth, sway me now!
Let's keep dancing together with a smooth, effortless rhythm, right now in this moment.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Luis Demetrio Traconis Molina, Norman Gimbel, Pablo Beltran Ruiz

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@Jitterkitterkatt


When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close
Sway me more

Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me
Sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me
Sway with me

Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I grow weak

I can hear the sound of violins
Long before
It begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth
Sway me now

Quien sera el que me quiere a mi
Quien sera
Quien sera
Quien sera el que me de su amor
Quien sera
Quien sera

I can hear the sound of violins
Long before
It begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth
Sway me now

Sway me smooth, Sway me now!



@mysterygirl1890

When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close
Sway me more

Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me
Sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me
Sway with me

Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I grow weak

I can hear the sound of violins
Long before
It begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth
Sway me now



@sleepy9082

Lyrics!

When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close
Sway me more
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me
Sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me
Sway with me

Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I grow weak

I can hear the sound of violins
Long before
It begins

Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth
Sway me now

Quien sera el que me quiere a mi
Quien sera
Quien sera
Quien sera el que me de su amor
Quien sera
Quien sera
I can hear the sound of violins
Long before
It begins

Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth
Sway me now
Sway me smooth, Sway me now!



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@joseescobar9751

I’m here after watching “Lupin”

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Me too :D

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Me to

@amirr4538

HAHAHAH me too and im going to read the books too

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İ tought i was alone LoL :)

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@del4297

The best "version" of this wonderful song. God bless Rosemary.

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Damn, man are you still alive?

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@@rec4shi666 that’s so dark but so funny

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