Far Places is an LA-based indie songwriting duo. Their infectious hooks and emotional songwriting have contributed to the success of tracks such as “In My Head” and “Sleepwalkers”. Far Places has gained millions of streams and has appeared widely on Spotify’s Global Viral charts. With fans from Toronto to Taiwan, the band continues to make music that transcends geographical boundaries.
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Sway
Far Places Lyrics
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Turning in the dark
Don't know where we are
In my mind you float like a vision
By my side, open eyes
Lights across your face
You're saying something
Static in my brain
With hands all over
Pulling me closer
We sway
We sway
We sway
Hold me, I lean for your whisper
Rouge in floating sparks
Real-life art
Slowly I'm fading to color
In the air we breathe
Stay with me
Lights across your face
You're sayin' something
A pretty nothing
Static in my brain
With hands all over
Pulling me closer
We sway
We sway
Lights across your face
You're sayin' something
Static in my brain
With hands all over
Pulling me close
Lights across your face
You're sayin' something
A pretty nothing
Static in my brain
With hands all over
Pulling me closer
We sway
The lyrics to Far Places's song Sway evoke a sense of dizzying euphoria brought about by raw emotion and connection with another person. The song speaks of being lost in the moment with someone, with the world falling away as their breathing syncs and they sway together. The lyrics paint a picture of disorientation, of not knowing where they are, but being anchored by the presence of the other person. The singer describes their lover as a floating vision in their mind, and as they sway together, real-life becomes art and they begin to fade into color.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "We sway" three times, emphasizing the sense of physical and emotional movement between the singer and their lover. The second verse describes the moment when the singer leans in for a whisper, and how the sparks flying around them make it feel like a work of art. The bridge of the song repeats the metaphor of their fading into color together, and begs their lover to stay with them.
Overall, the lyrics of Sway create an intimate and intensely emotional image of two people lost in the moment with each other, where nothing else exists except the sensations that they're feeling together.
Line by Line Meaning
Sky-high and breathing rhythm
Feeling alive and in sync with the beat of life
Turning in the dark
Navigating unknown territory without direction
Don't know where we are
Lost in the moment, unsure of surroundings
In my mind you float like a vision
Thinking of someone as an illusion that is too perfect to be real
By my side, open eyes
Together with someone, experiencing life with a wide-eyed perspective
Lights across your face
Seeing a beautiful sight of someone illuminated by lights
You're saying something
Hearing words being spoken, but not paying attention to their meaning
A pretty nothing
Words that are lovely, but ultimately have no substance or value
Static in my brain
Feeling confusion or overwhelming thoughts that are hard to shake
With hands all over
Being physically close to someone, with touch being the primary form of communication
Pulling me closer
Being drawn to someone with an irresistible force
We sway
Moving together in harmony and rhythm
Hold me, I lean for your whisper
Desiring physical closeness and intimacy with someone, craving their words of affection
Rouge in floating sparks
Seeing a beautiful, otherworldly display of color and light
Real-life art
Experiencing something so beautiful that it feels like a work of art
Slowly I'm fading to color
Feeling the monochrome aspects of life fade away, being replaced by vibrancy and joy
In the air we breathe
Sharing the same space and atmosphere, feeling connected on a deep level
Stay with me
Desiring the presence of someone close, not wanting to be alone
Writer(s): Elizabeth Bridgeland, Evan Cunningham
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PIER0 L0AYZA
OMG I heard it on spotify recently and it has become one of my favorite songs💕💕💕
Reazul Islam
This is so beautiful and dreamy. Not overcompensating for anything.
far places
;)
Carlos Bustamante
Memorabilia is looking good, can't wait for the rest :)
Arif Shariar
you guys are awesome!
far places
<3 <3 <3
Vito Nurcahyo
Driving out of town and listening to this is so...
thank you for your beautiful music 🙏
Tory Yeonas
So obsessed with this one
Yi Tang
Soooo goodddd
Amjad
SO IN LOVE