Sway
Rosemary Clooney (1) Lyrics


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When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the 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 grow 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

Quien sera el que me quiere a mi
Quien sera
Quien sera
Quien sera el que me de su amor
Quien sera
Quien sera

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





Sway me smooth, Sway me now!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rosemary Clooney's song "Sway" express the desire to sway and dance with a loved one. The opening lyrics mention the marimba rhythms starting to play, setting the tone for the dancing that is to come. The singer then asks their partner to dance with them and make them sway like the lazy ocean hugging the shore. The lyrics further emphasize the intimacy of dancing, with the lines "Hold me close, sway me more" and "When we dance you have a way with me, stay with me, sway with me". The singer expresses their affection for their partner, stating that other dancers may be on the floor, but their eyes will only see the one they love. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, which expresses the desire to be swayed smoothly and immediately.


Overall, the lyrics to "Sway" evoke feelings of warmth, intimacy, and passion, all centered around the act of dancing with a loved one. The lyrics paint a picture of two people swaying in harmony, lost in the moment and each other.


Line by Line Meaning

When marimba rhythms start to play
As soon as the lively beat of the marimba begins, something is triggered inside me that makes me want to dance.


Dance with me
Join me in this rhythm and let's dance together.


Make me sway
Guide me gently through the dance, making me feel the rhythm in every part of my body.


Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Let me feel completely enveloped by the music and the dance, just like the calm waves of the ocean embrace the shore.


Hold me close
Stay physically close to me, further enhancing our connection and unity during the dance.


Sway me more
Take the lead and intensify the sway of the dance, making me feel completely swept up in the rhythm.


Like a flower bending in the breeze
Just like the gentle bend of a flower blown by the breeze, move with me gracefully and effortlessly during the dance.


Bend with me
Stay in sync with me, without missing a beat or a step, as we dance together.


Sway with ease
Dance smoothly and effortlessly with me, as if we are gliding through the movement flawlessly.


When we dance you have a way with me
When we move to the rhythm together, I feel like I am in perfect harmony with you and with the music.


Stay with me
Don't let the dance or the moment end, stay close and continue to move with me.


Sway with me
Continue to dance with me and let the rhythms and music carry us away.


Other dancers may be on the floor
Even though there may be other dancers around us, you are the only one I see.


Dear, but my eyes will see only you
My focus and attention are completely on you, and I am completely captivated by your presence.


Only you have that magic technique
There is something incredibly special and unique about the way you dance that makes me feel like we are moving in perfect unison.


When we sway I grow weak
The intensity and passion of the dance we share is overwhelming, and I feel completely lost in the moment with you.


I can hear the sound of violins
Before the dance even begins, I can already hear the beautiful, soul-stirring music that we will be moving to.


Long before It begins
The sound of the music is so powerful and captivating that I feel its presence long before the dance has even begun.


Make me thrill as only you know how
With your unique and captivating magic, you have an incredible ability to make me feel a wave of excitement that I have never felt before.


Sway me smooth
Keep the dance smooth and flowing, helping me move with elegance and subtleness.


Sway me now
Let's not waste another moment, let's continue dancing with intensity and passion right now.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VANESSA CARLTON

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@Jitterkitterkatt


When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the 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 grow 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

Quien sera el que me quiere a mi
Quien sera
Quien sera
Quien sera el que me de su amor
Quien sera
Quien sera

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

Sway me smooth, Sway me now!



@mysterygirl1890

When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the 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 grow 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



@sleepy9082

Lyrics!

When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me
Make me sway
Like the 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 grow 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

Quien sera el que me quiere a mi
Quien sera
Quien sera
Quien sera el que me de su amor
Quien sera
Quien sera
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
Sway me smooth, Sway me now!



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The best "version" of this wonderful song. God bless Rosemary.

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