Sway
Runga Lyrics
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Don't ever go away
I should be much to 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
Let me down
I say its all because of you 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
And let all the things you mean to me
Come tumbling out my mouth indeed its time
Tell you why
I say its 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
And no way to be sure
Why everything's turned inside out
Instilling 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 all turns sour
Come sweeten
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
Its all because of you
Its all because of you
The lyrics to Bic Runga's song "Sway" capture the feeling of being completely overwhelmed by someone's presence and the intense desire for them to stay in your life. The opening lines of "Don't stray, don't ever go away" communicate a desperation to keep this person close, despite the possibility that they may leave. The singer struggles with their own feelings, acknowledging that they should be too smart for this situation, but unable to resist the pull of their attraction to the other person. When they are together, it feels like they are colliding and being pulled under, but they don't want to be let go.
The middle of the song delves into the singer's internal conflict - they're anxious and exhausted from trying to navigate their emotions. The lines "My head is battling with my heart, my logic has been torn apart" express the struggle between their rational thoughts and their gut instincts. However, regardless of these feelings, the singer is ultimately unable to resist their attraction to the other person. They need to know all about the other person and refuse to accept that there is no cure for their intense desire.
Overall, "Sway" is a beautiful and emotional song that captures the feelings of being completely consumed by another person. It's a reminder that sometimes, logic and rationality are no match for the intense emotions that come with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stray
Don't wander away from me
Don't ever go away
Please don't abandon me
I should be much too smart for this
I am intelligent enough to know better
You know it gets the better of me sometimes
You have an overwhelming impact on me at times
When you and I collide
When we come together
I fall into an ocean of you
I am immersed in you and overwhelmed
Pull me out in time, don't let me drown
Rescue me before I become too consumed by you
Let me down, I say it's all because of you and here I go
I blame you for all the overwhelming feelings I experience
Losing my control
I am losing my ability to manage my emotions
I'm practising your name, so I can say it to your face
I'm trying to find the courage to express my feelings to you
It doesn't seem right to look you in the eye
It feels too intimidating to express myself directly to you
And let all the things you mean to me come tumbling out my mouth
I'm afraid that if I tell you how I feel, I'll overwhelm you
Indeed it's time, tell you why
It's time for me to share my feelings with you
I say it's infinitely true
My feelings for you are undeniable
Say you'll stay, don't come and go like you do
Please commit to being with me, don't be inconsistent
Sway my way, yeah I need to know all about you
I want to understand everything about you and be with you
And there's no cure and no way to be sure why everything's turned inside out
I can't explain why my feelings are so intense and confusing
Instilling so much doubt, it makes me so tired
My emotions are draining and make me uncertain
I feel so uninspired, my head is battling with my heart
I am struggling with conflicting thoughts and emotions
My logic has been torn apart and now it all turns sour
Rationally, my feelings don't make sense and it's causing problems
Come sweeten every afternoon
Make my days better by being with me
Say you'll stay, don't come and go like you do
Please be consistent in our relationship
Sway my way, yeah I need to know all about you
I am fascinated with you and desire to learn more about you
It's all because of you
My thoughts, feelings, and actions revolve around you
It's all because of you
You are the reason for everything I am experiencing
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BIC (BRIOLETTE KAH) RUNGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Don't stray
Don't ever go away
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
I say it's all because of you
And here I go
Losing my control
I'm practicing 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
And no way to be sure
Why everything's turned inside out
Instilling 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 all turns sour
Come sweeten
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
Come sweeten
Every afternoon
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
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
@jessicapaulinamartinezsoli6266
I lost my brother 13 years ago in an airplane crash (he was a pilot). He used to love this song. I listened this amazing song and I feel like he is still around, like he is with me listening.
@nodgelyobo1
That's beautiful!...
@kardainzr161
RIP to your brother, songs make us remember what was good, take care.
@lemonz0880
hope you are doing okay!!👍
@jessicapaulinamartinezsoli6266
@@lemonz0880 I won't never forget my parents crying and screaming the day of the crash, it was really hard seeing my mom losing her mind that I could hear her yelling one block away from home. Seeing my parents losing their mind, it is something I will never forget, this images on my mind will stay forever.
Although I am doing much better, I will miss him forever. I am glad I could find this beautiful song to feel his presence beside me.
@oceman5446
love you im sorry <<33
@rockyro777
The 90s were so wonderful. Listening to music like this makes me happy and sad in equal measure, happy because of the memories and sad because we will never have times like those again.
@MadRob360
Exactly this 100%
@karamp242
Best times!!!
@caseyminett7394
Music now is mostly talentless auto tune on avatars who can't play an instrument. It's embarrassing.