Sway
Blue Hawaiians 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 the magic technique
When we sway I go 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
Other dancers may be on the floor
Baby, my eyes will see only you
Only you have the magic technique
When we sway I go 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
You know how, sway me smooth
Sway me now
The lyrics to Blue Hawaiians' song "Sway" describe a desire for connection and intimacy through dance. The opening lines invite the listener to succumb to the hypnotic rhythms of a marimba, with the singer urging them to dance with them and make them sway. The metaphor of a lazy ocean hugging the shore is used to describe the desired physical closeness, with the plea to hold me close and sway me more. The song moves on to describe the delicate balance of the dance, with both partners bending and swaying with ease.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singularity of the connection between the two partners through dance. Despite there being other dancers on the floor, the singer can only see their partner, who has a magical technique when it comes to swaying. The bridge of the song brings in the sound of violins, creating a romantic and sensual atmosphere. The singer begs their partner to make them feel alive and move them in a way that only they know how. The refrain at the end of the song repeats the plea to sway, emphasizing the connection and passion that can be shared through the act of dancing.
Overall, "Sway" is a romantic song that celebrates the power of dance to create intimacy and connection between two people. Through metaphors of the ocean, flowers, and violins, the song creates a sensual and romantic atmosphere. The lyrics emphasize the singularity of the connection that can be created through dance, even in a crowded room.
Line by Line Meaning
When Marimba rhythms start to play
As soon as the sound of Marimba starts, something happens inside me and I feel like dancing.
Dance with me, make me sway
I desire to dance with you, move with me and change my mood by making me feel free.
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Embrace me like a calm ocean envelops the shore without any harshness.
Hold me close, sway me more
Take me into your arms, keep me close and keep moving with me.
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Move easily with me like a flower bowed down in front of a gentle breeze.
Bend with me, sway with ease
Flex your body with me and move effortlessly without any tension.
When we dance you have a way with me
When we dance together, you have a unique style that makes me feel special and comfortable.
Stay with me, sway with me
Keep me company and dance with me with passion and carefree movement.
Other dancers may be on the floor
Even with other dancers around, I am focused on you only and you have my attention.
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
My love, my eyes are only set on you and I am ignoring everyone else around us.
Only you have the magic technique
There's something magical in the way you move and dance that others do not possess.
When we sway I go weak
When we dance and sway together, I feel so overwhelmed, and my heart is filled with emotion.
I can hear the sound of violins
My ears can catch the sound of violin even before it can reach me because I feel everything when it comes to dancing with you.
Long before it begins
Even before the sound of violins start playing, I am already feeling the rhythm in my heart and soul.
Make me thrill as only you know how
You are an expert in making me excited and thrilled in a way that nobody else can do.
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Move smoothly and gracefully with me right at this moment now because that's all I want to feel.
You know how, sway me smooth
You have the talent, you know how to sway me smoothly, so do it again.
Sway me now
Sway me now because it's what I long for and it's all I need at this moment.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BIC (BRIOLETTE KAH) RUNGA
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