Death in the Park is a new project from former Hot Rod Circuit / Safety in … Read Full Bio ↴Death in the Park is a new project from former Hot Rod Circuit / Safety in Numbers frontman, Andy Jackson. After releasing a few songs on Myspace, the band released their self-titled debut EP via the indie label End Sounds in 2009. They recently embarked on a tour with Alkaline Trio and Saves the Day. As of 2010, the band is taking a back seat to Andy's new project, but found time to release their self-titled debut in August. Andy Jackson is currently focused on the new project Terrible Things, which also includes former members of Taking Back Sunday and Coheed and Cambria.

Sway
Death In The Park Lyrics

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I'm breaking my back,
I'm pouring my heart out for you. Whoa-oh.
You shouldn't have let me that night.
And I don't wanna say it with conviction.
I just wanna counter your predictions.
I'm breaking up on the inside.

Sway with me as we captivate this moment.

Come away with me. We'll create a constellation.
Won't you sway with me?
And we'll let the moon and starlight guide our way.
Sway. Sway.

I'm starting to crack
While running in circles around you.
Whoa-oh.
You shouldn't have let me that night.
And I don't wanna stand and plan conviction.
I just wanna counter your predictions.
I'm breaking up on the inside.

Sway with me as we captivate this moment.
Come away with me. We'll create a constellation.
Won't you sway with me?
And we'll let the moon and starlight guide our way.
Sway. Sway.

I'll search this whole town just for you.
Let's tear it down and make it new.

(Sway with me as we captivate this moment.
Come away with me. We'll create a constellation.)
Sway with me as we captivate this moment.
Come away with me. We'll create a constellation.
Won't you sway with me?
And we'll let the moon and starlight guide our way.

I'll search this whole town just for you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sway" by Death In The Park reveal a person who is putting in a lot of effort in a failing relationship. They are pouring their heart out and breaking their back for the other person, but they feel like all their efforts are going to waste. The line "You shouldn't have let me that night" hints at a possible betrayal or mistake that has caused the relationship to become strained. The singer is trying to counter the other person's negative predictions about the relationship by asking them to sway with them, to let go of their doubts and just be in the moment. The use of the word "constellation" suggests that the singer sees the other person as their guiding star or significant other, and they want to create something beautiful and lasting together.

The repetition of the refrain "Sway with me" emphasizes the singer's desire for the other person to let go of their reservations and join them in a moment of connection. They feel like they are "breaking up on the inside" and "starting to crack" due to the stress of trying to make the relationship work. The final line "I'll search this whole town just for you" reveals the extent to which the singer is willing to go to try to salvage the relationship. They are willing to tear down the old and start anew with the other person.

Overall, "Sway" is a poignant reflection on the pain of unrequited love and the lengths we will go to try to make a relationship work.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm breaking my back,
I'm putting a lot of effort and hard work into this.

I'm pouring my heart out for you. Whoa-oh.
I'm giving you all my love and devotion.

You shouldn't have let me that night.
You made a mistake by letting me go that night.

And I don't wanna say it with conviction.
I don't want to speak with certainty.

I just wanna counter your predictions.
I want to challenge your expectations.

I'm breaking up on the inside.
I'm falling apart emotionally.

Sway with me as we captivate this moment.
Let's enjoy this moment together by swaying.

Come away with me. We'll create a constellation.
Let's run away together and make something beautiful.

Won't you sway with me?
I'm asking you to sway with me and enjoy this moment.

And we'll let the moon and starlight guide our way.
We'll let nature lead us in the right direction.