Amandine was an alt-country band formed by songwriter Olof Gidlöf and piani… Read Full Bio ↴Amandine was an alt-country band formed by songwriter Olof Gidlöf and pianist John Andersson from the small Swedish town Sandviken. They released two full-length albums and some eps on Fatcat Records UK.
Between 2004-2008 the band toured actively around Europe and the US, eventually playing their last show in Cadiz, Spain in 2008. The group disbanded officially 2012 and put out an untitled third album as a free download.

Members:
John Andersson – piano, accordion
Andreas Bergqvist – drums and percussion
Olof Gidlöf – vocals, guitar, banjo, dulcimer
Andreas Hedström – bass, backing vocals
Kristina Lundin - Violin, viola & harmonies

Sway
Amandine Lyrics

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Come away with me
to some odd melody
In remembrance of the smile
you used to have

Come play with me
They won't ever see
all the satellites are down

for us tonight

A brilliant mistake
A genuine fake

And when we sway
Hold soft and steady
All the satellites are down
for us tonight

A brilliant mistake
A genuine fake

So this is what my doubts amount to
instead of what I had in mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Amandine's song Sway seem to be an invitation to a person to come away with her to forget their worries and just enjoy the moment. The song talks about forgetting the past and remembering the smile that the person used to have. The lyrics are very vivid and imaginative as it talks about playing and the satellites being down for them tonight. It is a beautiful and poetic way of telling someone to come be with her in the moment.

The lyrics "A brilliant mistake, A genuine fake" can be interpreted as the person inviting themself to a beautiful mistake, a genuine feeling of happiness and joy that they share with each other, even if it is temporary. The phrase "And when we sway, Hold soft and steady" depicts a beautiful dance moment where they forget all their doubts, fears and worries and just enjoy each other's company. The last line of the song "So this is what my doubts amount to instead of what I had in mind" seems like the person is talking about letting go of their doubts and fears and just following what their heart desires.

Line by Line Meaning

Come away with me
Let's escape together

to some odd melody
To a unique rhythm

In remembrance of the smile
Thinking of the smile you used to have

you used to have
That no longer exists

Come play with me
Let's have fun

They won't ever see
No one will notice

all the satellites are down
Communication is cut off from the world

for us tonight
For our own enjoyment

A brilliant mistake
A clever error

A genuine fake
A real forgery

And when we sway
As we dance together