Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
Sway
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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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 you 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 that magic technique
When we sway, I go weak
I can hear the sound 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 that magic technique
When we sway, I go weak
I can hear the sound of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only 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 marimbas start to play
Hold me close, make me sway
Like an 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
The lyrics in Michael Bublé's "Sway" exude a feeling of love and romance. The marimba rhythms signify the beginning of a dance, where the singer invites his partner to sway with him. The line "Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore" conveys a sense of comfort and familiarity, as if the singer wants the listener to feel at home while they dance. He also asks to be held close and swayed more, as he enjoys being in the embrace of his lover.
The singer then goes on to describe the importance of his partner's dancing. Though there may be others on the floor, the singer's eyes only see his beloved partner, who has a unique and magical way of swaying that weakens him. The sound of violins only heightens the experience for him, as he is thrilled and entranced by the movement of his partner.
In the second verse, the singer repeats similar lines, emphasizing the magic of his partner's technique and the impact they have on him. The song ends with the same invitation to dance, with the marimba rhythms once again signifying a beginning.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sway" prioritize the connection and chemistry between two people when they dance, emphasizing the power of movement and music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
When marimba rhythms start to play
When the upbeat marimba rhythms start playing
Dance with me, make me sway
Let's dance together and move in a way that makes me feel alive
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, like the gentle waves of the ocean caressing the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Stay close and keep moving with me, let's keep swaying
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Just like a flower that bends with the wind, let's move together with grace
Bend with me, sway with ease
Move with me, effortlessly swaying to the music
When you dance you have a way with me
When we dance together, you have a special way of making me feel connected to you
Stay with me, sway with me
Stay close and keep moving with me, let's keep swaying together
Other dancers may be on the floor
Although there are other dancers around us
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
My eyes are only focused on you
Only you have that magic technique
Only you have the unique ability to make me feel this way
When we sway, I go weak
When we move together like this, it weakens me in a good way
I can hear the sound of violins
I hear the soft sound of violins in the background
Long before it begins
Before the music even starts
Make me thrill as only you know how
You have a special way of making me feel alive and thrilled
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Keep swaying with me, gently and smoothly, right now
When marimbas start to play
When the marimbas start their lively beat
Hold me close, make me sway
Stay close and let's sway together
Like an ocean hugs the shore
Hold me tight, like the ocean embracing the shore
When we dance, you have a way with me
When we move to the rhythm, you have a special way of making me feel connected to you
Stay with me, sway with me
Stay close and keep swaying with me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Luis Demetrio Traconis Molina, Norman Gimbel, Pablo Beltran Ruiz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
[Chorus]
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
[Refrain]
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that 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
[Instrumental Break]
[Refrain]
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I grow 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
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
When marimbas start to play
Hold me close, make me sway
Like an 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
@khrstvntv2859
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 that 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
* Interlude *
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that 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
Climb Melody
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
Break and Change KEY
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
Long Melody
When marimbas start to playyyyy
Hold me close, make me swayyyyy
Like an 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
@imaymellow
Would like to share this brazilian
portuguese adaptation that I made
for the people in my country who are
wondering what the lyrics mean 🇧🇷
Ao ouvirmos marimba tocar
Dance comigo, faz balançar
Como um lento oceano abraça a costa
Agarra em mim, balança e enrosca
Como uma flor a se curvar na brisa
Curva comigo, balança linda
Ao dançarmos, tens seu jeito em mim
Fique aqui, balança assim
Há outros dançarinos na pista
Querida, mas só a você vejo
Só você tem a técnica, a magia
Na dança enfraqueço
Sons de violinos posso ouvir
Muito antes de chegar a hora
Me emocione como só cê sabe
Balança suave, balança agora
Há outros dançarinos na pista
Querida, mas só a você vejo
Só você tem a técnica, a magia
Na dança enfraqueço
Sons de violinos posso ouvir
Muito antes de chegar a hora
Me emocione como só cê sabe
Balança suave, balança agora
Ao ouvirmos marimba tocar
Dance comigo, faz balançar
Como um lento oceano abraça a costa
Me agarra, me enrosca
Como uma flor a se curvar na brisa
Curva comigo, balança linda
Ao dançarmos, tens seu jeito em mim
Fique aqui, balança assim
Ao ouvirmos marimba
Dance, faz balançar
Oceano, abraça a costa
Me agarra, me enrosca
Como uma flor a se curvar na brisa
Curva comigo, balança linda
Ao dançarmos, tens seu jeito em mim
Fique aqui, balança assim
@sugar_plum_fairy
There's something about Michael's voice that's as smooth as butter. It's adictive, but in the best way possible!!
@tammiewinnett2998
I agree Francisco Black
@tammiewinnett2998
Francisca Black
@sugar_plum_fairy
@@tammiewinnett2998 hehe
@callmetsu42
✨sMooTh lIkE bUtEr✨
@user-ii6sy4ow4s
I agree Francisco Black
@WindowLicker_-9
It's a crime that this man hasn't had a James Bond song yet. Hes the perfect artist for it
@miau...3243
👀
@SuyanGhale
Feeling good
@NilsNils-mn1sd
😁💯