Sway
Âó¿É²¼À×Michael Buble Lyrics
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Dance with me, make me sway
Like a 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
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 go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
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 go weak
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a 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
When marimba start to play
Hold me close, make me sway
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
The lyrics to Michael Buble's "Sway" describe the intense attraction between two people on the dance floor. The marimba rhythms are a metaphor for the sensual energy that surrounds them. The singer invites his dance partner to sway with him, comparing the feeling to that of a lazy ocean hugging the shore. He wants to bend and move with her, and describes how she has a magic technique that makes him weak in the knees. The sounds of violins add to the romantic atmosphere, and the singer begs his partner to make him thrill in the way that only she knows how.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the passion and sensuality that can arise from dancing with the right person. The singer's focus is entirely on his dance partner, oblivious to the other dancers around them. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the intensity of his desire to sway with her, and the playful nature of the song captures the carefree joy of a night spent dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
When marimba rhythms start to play
When the exotic resonating tones of the marimba music starts filling up the room, intensifying the air, and twinkling hearts with excitement
Dance with me, make me sway
Embrace me with your limbs and let's dance together, moving slowly and gracefully to the rhythm of the music with our eyes locked into each other's souls
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me tight in your arms and rock me slightly, just as the ocean waves lap against the shore ever so softly
Hold me close, sway me more
Keep me tightly in your embrace and make me sway more, increasing the pace and energy of our dance as we get lost in the rhythms of the marimba
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Lean towards me, gently swaying and moving along with me, just as a delicate flower sways in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
Come closer to me and sway with ease, letting me be your guide in this dance
When we dance you have a way with me
Your dance movements and the way you hold me close have a unique and enchanting way of making me feel secure and loved
Stay with me, sway with me
Stay here with me, holding me tight and swaying to the music with me, until the music ends and the night draws to a close
Other dancers may be on the floor
There may be other dancers around us, but they don't matter as much to me because my attention is solely focused on you
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
My gaze is fixated only on you, and I see no one else because you are the only one who matters to me at this moment
Only you have that magic technique
Only you have that special, enchanting way of dancing and drawing me in with your movements, making me feel alive and full of joy
When we sway I go weak
When we sway together, I am filled with so much emotion and passion that it weakens my knees, and I feel so blissful and happy in your embrace
I can hear the sounds of violins
The ethereal sounds of violins fills the air, blending in smoothly with the marimba tones, permeating through our bodies making us feel alive and captivating our very souls
Long before it begins
Even before the music fully starts, I can hear the melodies and feel it in my heart and soul, leading to this wonderful moment where we dance together
Make me thrill as only you know how
Exhilarate me with the dance movements that only you can create, making me feel so alive and excited for the intensity of the moment
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Dance alongside me effortlessly, guiding me through the movements, and sway with me now like we are one
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