Sway
Dick Stabile And His Orchestra Lyrics

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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

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 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 the 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

You know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now

Overall Meaning

The song "Sway" by Dick Stabile And His Orchestra is about wanting to dance with someone and feeling the magic of their chemistry. The opening lines "When marimba rhythms start to play, Dance with me, make me sway" set the tone for the song, as the marimba is used to create an upbeat, lively rhythm that makes the listener want to dance. The singer then goes on to ask the object of their affection to hold them close and sway with them like a lazy ocean hugs the shore. This metaphor creates an image of the couple moving together in a slow, sensual dance, with the singer feeling completely at ease and lost in the moment.

The second verse is similarly romantic, with the singer comparing themselves and their partner to two flowers bending in the breeze. The idea of bending and swaying together suggests a deep connection and understanding between the two people, and the singer emphasizes this by saying that their partner has a "magic technique" when they dance. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sway me smooth, sway me now", emphasizing the desire to be swept away in the moment and lose oneself to the rhythm of the music and the dance.

Overall, "Sway" is a romantic and playful song about the joys of dancing with someone you love. The lyrics create vivid images and use metaphor to convey a sense of intimacy and connection between the singer and their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

When marimba rhythms start to play
As soon as the music starts, let's begin to sway and dance with the beat.

Dance with me, make me sway
Let's dance together and move with the rhythm of the music.

Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close and sway with me like the gentle waves of an ocean.

Hold me close, sway me more
Wrap your arms around me tighter and keep swaying with me to the music.

Like a flower bending in the breeze
Let's move in sync like a flower swaying gently in the wind.

Bend with me, sway with ease
Let's move together effortlessly and beautifully.

When we dance you have a way with me
When we dance, I feel a special connection with you and feel like we move together perfectly.

Stay with me, sway with me
Keep holding me close and moving with me like we're the only ones in the room.

Other dancers may be on the floor dear, but my eyes will see only you
Even though there are other dancers around us, my focus is only on you and the special moment we're sharing.

Only you have the magic technique
No one else can move with me like you do, you have a special way of swaying with me.

When we sway I go weak
When we move together, I feel weak and powerless in the best way possible.

I can hear the sounds of violins long before it begins
The anticipation of the music is already building up within me, even before the violins start playing.

Make me thrill as only you know how
You have the ability to make me feel excited and alive like no one else can.

Sway me smooth, sway me now
Keep swaying with me flawlessly and in the present moment.

You know how
You have the natural ability to move with me perfectly and bring me joy through dancing, you know how to do it effortlessly.

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, EMI Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VANESSA CARLTON

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