Sway
Glee Cast (Michael Bublé) 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

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

When marimba start to play
Hold me close, make me sway
Like a 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sway" by Glee Cast (Michael Bublé) are an invitation to dance and sway with a loved one. The first verse compares the dance to a lazy ocean hugging the shore - the slow, undulating movements of the ocean parallel those of the couple and create a sense of peace and closeness. The second verse likens the couple's movements to those of a flower bending in the breeze, emphasizing the ease and grace of their dance. The chorus repeats the invited to sway and dance together, noting how the other dancers on the floor fade away in the presence of the magic between the two of them. The bridge evokes the sensory experience of hearing violins, which signals the beginning of the dance and intensifies the emotional and physical thrill. The song ends with a final invitation to sway together and revel in the enchantment of each other's company.


Overall, "Sway" is a romantic and nostalgic song that encourages the listener to luxuriate in the pleasures of dancing with a loved one. The lyrics use vivid imagery to create a sense of intimacy and unity between the couple, and the melodic structure of the song matches this by flowing smoothly and effortlessly. The song was originally composed in Spanish by Mexican composer Luis Demetrio, and the English lyrics were written by Norman Gimbel.


Line by Line Meaning

When Marimba Rhythms start to play
As soon as the music begins to play using the marimba, which is a musical instrument, it sets off a particular rhythm and tempo that inspires a sense of movement and dance.


Dance with me, make me sway
I want you to join me in a dance so that we can move together and in doing so, sway each other with the rhythm of the music to create a feeling of synchronicity.


Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
I want you to hold me close and sway with me slowly, like the way an ocean's waves gently hug the shore, creating a feeling of warmth, safety, and comfort.


Hold me close, sway me more
Keep holding onto me tightly and swaying me more and more to the rhythm of the music to make our dance more intimate.


Like a flower bending in the breeze
Just as a flower gracefully bends and sways with the breeze, I want you to move with me in a similar delicate and effortless way.


Bend with me, sway with ease
Please move with me in a fluid and relaxed way as we sway together to the music and bend in sync like the flower and the breeze.


When we dance you have a way with me
When we're dancing together, there's a special connection and chemistry that we share through our movements which bring us even closer to one another.


Stay with me, sway with me
I want you to stay by my side and keep swaying with me in this dance, without any distractions or interruptions, so that we can enjoy this moment fully.


Other dancers may be on the floor
While there may be other dancers around us, they don't matter to me because my focus is solely on you, and I only have eyes for you.


Dear, but my eyes will see only you
My affections and attention are centered on you alone, and I am completely entranced by your movements and the way you sway with me.


Only you have the magic technique
Only you possess the unique qualities and abilities that make this dance truly magical and intimate, and I am privileged to share it with you.


When we sway I go weak
When we move together in this dance and sway with each other, my emotions become overwhelmed and I feel vulnerable and exposed to my feelings for you.


I can hear the sounds of violins
The music that we're dancing to is so compelling that the sound of the violins playing is loud and clear, setting the tone for our movements and stirring our emotions.


Long before it begins
Before the dancing even starts, the sound of the violins sets the mood and the pace for the rest of the night and for our dance together.


Make me thrill as only you know how
You have the power to make me feel excited, alive, and thrilled in a way that no one else can, and I am entranced by your movements and your touch.


Sway me smooth, sway me now
Please keep swaying with me in a smooth and graceful way so that we can lose ourselves in the magic of this moment and create something truly memorable together.


You know how
You know just how to move and sway with me to make this dance unforgettable, and I trust you to guide us both through this moment with care and grace.




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@samknight3318

Matthew often opens with this song when he sings live and I can absolutely tell why, this is one of his best vocal performances in the show

@iannebuitre4381

0:43 look at that smile, a living angel. indeed.

@shannon7047

Ikr R.I.P Naya❀

@UnluckyGambler

@@shannon7047 wow... 2 dead glee members... coincidence?...

@iwasagirlineldiadoingalrig7290

@@UnluckyGambler i thought it was 3?

@breatheweird

@@iwasagirlineldiadoingalrig7290 it is 3

@maplelu9514

Overdose, drowning, suicide yikes too much

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@cupcakecult4828

Imagine if the Shue wasn’t able to kick the mic back up and had bend down and pick it up in time to finish the song

@charlissiahead1431

Cupcake Cult 😂😂😂

@weasley2o13

That's why god invented takes. Alot of them.

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