1) Jessica King… Read Full Bio ↴NOTE: There are two artists by the name of Jessica King.
1) Jessica King - folk/rock acoustic artist and runner up in the 1999 Lilith Fair Talent Search (She Rests Her Head, etc.)
website - http://jessicaking.com/
2) Jessica King - southern gospel artist (Keep Me In Your Will, etc.)
Sway
Jessica King Lyrics
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I Should Be Much Too Smart For This
You Know It Gets The Better Of Me
Sometimes When You And I Collide
I Fall Into An Ocean Of You
Pull Me Out In Time
Don't Let Me Drown
Let Me Down
And Here I Go Losing My Control
I'm Practising Your Name
So I Can Say It To Your Face
It Doesn't Seem Right To Look You In The Eye
Let All The Things You Mean To Me Come Tumbling Out My Mouth
Indeed It's Time Tell You Why I Say It's Infinitely True
Say You'll Stay Don't Come And Go Like You Do
Sway My Way Yeah I Need To Know All About You
And There's No Cure No Way To Be Sure
Where Everything's Turned Inside Out
But Still In So Much Doubt
It Makes Me So Tired I Feel So Uninspired
My Head Is Battling With My Heart
My Logic Has Been Torn Apart
And Now It's All So Sour
Cause Sweets In Every Afternoon
Say You'll Stay Don't Come And Go Like You Do
Sway My Way Yeah I Need To Know All About You
Say You'll Stay Don't Come And Go Like You Do
Sway My Way Yeah I Need To Know All About You
It's All Because Of You
It's All Because Of You
Now It All Turns Sour
Cause Sweets In Every Afternoon
It's Time To Tell You Why I Say It's Infinitely True
Say You'll Stay Don't Come And Go Like You Do
Sway My Way Yeah I Need To Know All About You
Say You'll Stay Don't Come And Go Like You Do
Sway My Way Yeah I Need To Know All About You
It's All Because Of You
It's All Because Of You
It's All Because Of You
The lyrics of Jessica King's song "Sway" depict someone who is struggling to control their emotions when it comes to a particular person. The opening lines show self-awareness, that the singer knows they should be smarter but can't help being drawn towards this person. The line "sometimes when you and I collide, I fall into an ocean of you" is a vivid metaphor representing how deeply the singer is drawn towards this person. They know they need to keep their head above water and not drown in their feelings.
The singer then implores the person not to let them down and to stay, indicating their fear of being abandoned or rejected. They mention how they are "practicing your name" and "battling with my heart" which highlights the inner turmoil they are feeling. They want to tell this person how they feel but they are afraid of the vulnerability that comes with opening up about their emotions.
The repetition of "it's all because of you" at the end of the song emphasizes the hold that this person has over the singer. The song ends on a slightly bitter note with the line "now it all turns sour" indicating that the singer knows that this intense attraction may not have a happy ending.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't Stray Don't Ever Go Away
Stay with me always and never leave my side.
I Should Be Much Too Smart For This
I am aware that I shouldn't let my emotions and feelings take over me.
You Know It Gets The Better Of Me
But, even though I realize this, you have a hold on me and I can't resist.
Sometimes When You And I Collide
When we come together or interact, something changes in me.
I Fall Into An Ocean Of You
I'm pulled so deeply into my feelings for you that it's like drowning in a vast ocean of emotions.
Pull Me Out In Time
Help me out of this feeling before it becomes too overwhelming.
Don't Let Me Drown
Don't let me be consumed by my feelings for you and lose myself completely.
Let Me Down
End things with me to save me from myself, even though it would be difficult for me to accept.
I Say It's All Because Of You
You're the reason why I am feeling this way, and why I can't control myself.
And Here I Go Losing My Control
I am losing my ability to control my feelings and actions when it comes to you.
I'm Practising Your Name
I'm trying to prepare myself to confess my feelings to you by saying your name out loud.
So I Can Say It To Your Face
I want to be able to confidently express my feelings to you in person.
It Doesn't Seem Right To Look You In The Eye
I feel nervous and intimidated to make eye contact with you when I confess my feelings.
Let All The Things You Mean To Me Come Tumbling Out My Mouth
I want to let you know all the things I feel for you, even if it comes out in a jumbled mess.
Indeed It's Time Tell You Why I Say It's Infinitely True
It's time for me to tell you why my feelings for you are unwavering and unchanging.
Say You'll Stay Don't Come And Go Like You Do
Please promise me that you won't leave me and come back sporadically, as it hurts me deeply.
Sway My Way Yeah I Need To Know All About You
I want to know everything about you and sway you in my direction.
And There's No Cure No Way To Be Sure
I can't cure these feelings and there's no guarantee that you'll feel the same way.
Where Everything's Turned Inside Out
Everything is chaotic and confusing, and I don't know which way is up.
But Still In So Much Doubt
I have so many insecurities and doubts about our future together.
It Makes Me So Tired I Feel So Uninspired
My emotions for you have drained me, and I feel uninspired and unmotivated.
My Head Is Battling With My Heart
My rational and emotional sides are clashing and causing me distress.
My Logic Has Been Torn Apart
My normally logical way of thinking has been destroyed by my emotions for you.
And Now It's All So Sour
Everything has soured now that these emotions have taken over and things are out of control.
Cause Sweets In Every Afternoon
I can't go on with the memory of the good times together taunting me every day.
It's All Because Of You
You're the reason why my life has been turned upside down, but I still can't let go of my feelings.
Writer(s): Bic Runga
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.