Sway
Kooks Lyrics
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Do whatever you have to do, to get it out and not become a reactionary
To hurt the ones you love you know you never meant to but you do
Oh yeah you do
Be whoever you have to be, I won't judge you
Sing whatever you have to sing to get it out and not become a recluse
about your house, come out
Oh but you do
Still I need your sway, because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful
And I and I need your heart, because you're always in the right places
And take whatever you have to take, you know I love ya
Come however you have to come, and get it out and get it out
Take it out on me, take it out on me
I'll give it you all, I give it you all,I give it
I give you all I give it you all, yes I will give it you all
'Cause I need your sway, because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful
And I and I need your heart, because you're always in the right places
Oh yes I will, I will give it you all
Still I need your sway, because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful
And I and I need that heart, because you're always in the right places.
The song "Sway" by the Kooks is a beautiful piece about unconditional love and acceptance. It talks about standing by someone, no matter what they have done or what they need to do. The lyrics emphasize that one can always count on the other person for support and understanding. The song speaks about being non-judgmental, even if someone has hurt their loved ones unintentionally.
The singer also highlights the importance of communication and letting out feelings. He encourages the other person to do whatever they need to do to express themselves, even if it means being a recluse or singing their hearts out. He acknowledges that sometimes, people hurt others without meaning to, but that doesn't make them any less deserving of love and acceptance.
The chorus of the song is more upbeat and talks about how the singer needs the other person's "sway," their soul, and their heart. It shows that the singer sees the value in the other person and understands their worth. The song is a message of empathy, kindness, and unconditional love.
Line by Line Meaning
Say whatever you have to say, I'll stand by you.
I will support you no matter what you say.
Do whatever you have to do, to get it out and not become a reactionary
Do what you need to do to express yourself without becoming defensive and causing harm.
To hurt the ones you love you know you never meant to but you do
Oh yeah you do
You unintentionally harm those you care about.
Be whoever you have to be, I won't judge you
I accept you for who you are.
Sing whatever you have to sing to get it out and not become a recluse
about your house, come out
I know you never meant to but you do
Oh but you do
Sing openly to express yourself and avoid becoming isolated, even though you didn't intend to become so.
Still I need your sway, because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful
And I and I need your heart, because you're always in the right places
I need your influence, your essence, and your goodness, as you always show them.
And take whatever you have to take, you know I love ya
Come however you have to come, and get it out and get it out
Take it out on me, take it out on me
I'll give it you all, I give it you all,I give it
I give you all I give it you all, yes I will give it you all
Take what you need from me and express yourself openly, I will provide you with everything I have.
'Cause I need your sway, because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful
And I and I need that heart, because you're always in the right places
I still need your influence, your essence, and your goodness, as you always demonstrate them.
Oh yes I will, I will give it you all
Still I need your sway, because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful
And I and I need that heart, because you're always in the right places.
I will give you everything I have, and I still need your influence, essence, and goodness, as you always show them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LUKE PRITCHARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bang2686
Say whatever you have to say,
I'll stand by you.
Do whatever you have to do,
To get it out and not become a reaction memory
To hurt the ones you love
You know you never meant to but you do
Oh yeah you do
Be whoever you have to be, I won't judge you
Sing whatever you have to sing
To get it out and not become a recluse about how to come out
I know you never meant to but you do
Oh but you do
Still I need your sway, because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul
Because your always soulful
And I and I need your heart,
Because your always in the right places
And take whatever you have to take,
You know I love ya
Come however you have to come,
And get it out and get it out
Tttttake it out on me, take it out on me
I'll give it you all,
I give it you all, I give it
I give you all
I give it you all,
Yes I will give it you all
Cause I need your sway,
Because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your soul
Because your always soulful
And I and I need your heart,
Because your always in the right places
Oh yes I will, I will give it you all
Still I need your sway,
Because you always pay for it
And I, and I need your
Soul because your always soulful
And I and I need that heart,
Because your always in the right places.
@draconbacon6395
10 Years , Its like im rediscovering The Kooks all over again and they're still perfect
@ultimategohan1551
I fuckin love coming back to their music after a while
@DarkIacco
You mean you didnt listen to radio back in 2007?
@MrTotalbass
in my opinion, this is one of the best song of the kooks
@tzitzifiogkos2971
nah its maybe one of the best songs ever written my dude...
@saragirardini3981
I agree witj you. It's a great sono
@rossgibson130
Couldnt agree more its a brilliant track.
@thekidboy97
who asked?
@twistednippleevents04
This song makes me feel so much deep and raw emotion. It's beutiful . It was mine and my ex gfs song, we went to see the kooks together and it was one of the happiest days of my life. There is a video of us both singing this and I kiss her on the cheek and you just see the pure natural joy on our faces. I couldnt listen to this song for months after our brakeup, now I'm laid on my bed screaming the lyrics at the top of my lungs. I choose to make myself feel because facing your suffering is a big part of the healing process. And to whoever else is suffering out there just know that it is vital to your growth and it will serve you well with the right mindset. Stay strong everyone, peace and love ✌❤
@ValorousDefined
looks like you need some more soy in your diet