(1) A rapper from th… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists using the name Sway:
(1) A rapper from the United Kingdom
(2) A shoegaze band from the United States
(3) A musician from Norway
(4) An indie rock band from Czech Republic
(5) A Dutch pop group
(6) A Japanese rapper
(7) A shoegaze band from Costa Rica
1.) Derek Andrew Safo (born 5 September 1982) is a English hip hop artist of Ghanaian origins, who uses the stage names Sway DaSafo or simply Sway; he is also a full-time producer, establishing DCypha Productions. According to the Still Speedin Songfacts he is the cousin of former Arsenal Ghanian international footballer Quincy Owusu-Abeyie and grime MC Lethal Bizzle.
Sway was born to a Muslim father and to a Christian mother. Sway attended Redlands Primary School where he spent most of his
time experimenting with music, rewriting the lyrics of his favorite artists. He attended Highgate Wood Secondary School in North London where he spent his spare time using the school equipment for musical production. Producing tracks for local artists,
he was told to use his personality to write songs by adding his humor with his lyrical talent. At the age of 16. Sway had a place in the grand final
of an open mic session at Dingwalls in London. He lost to Chester P of Task Force while Sway was a member of Tottenham-based hip hop trio Phynix Crew. Sway produced many solo singles despite being in a rap group and his first break was under the name 'Sway DaSafo' on the track "On My Own" which reached the A-list of BBC Radio 1Xtra when the station was launched.In 2003, Sway started to pursue a solo career in the British music scene. He was invited by his cousin, DJ Ink, to feature on some of his drum and bass tracks and he became a member of the group Fifth Element.[1] In 2004, Sway established DCypha Productions to enable him to release his mixtapes and debut solo album, This Is My Demo. At DCypha, Sway produces his beats and songs alongside his long-time friend Bigz.
Sway launched his solo career upon the disbanding of his group One by releasing two independent mixtapes, called This Is My Promo Volumes 1 and 2. They were underground successes, and his debut LP This Is My Demo was released on 6 February 2006. Its second single, "Little Derek", headed
in at #38 on the UK national charts. His song "Hype Boys" is used in the video game Need for Speed: Carbon, and the song "Flo Fashion" is used in the video game FIFA Street 2.
Following the release and critical acclaim of his debut album, Sway started recording his second album which he had been planning from the This Is My Promo mixtape series. In the run up to the album's release, Sway featured on numerous songs and signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik record label in 2007, becoming the only UK artist to be signed to the label. Sway released the One for the
Journey EP on May 14, 2007 on his DCypha Productions label which featured an appearance from Chamillionaire on a Part 2 version of "Up Your Speed". Following this, Sway released two mixtapes: The Dotted Lines and The Signature mixtape. The Dotted Lines mixtape was released in early 2008 and announced the recording of his second album. It was released to coincide
with the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, which was hosted in Ghana and to which the song "Black Stars", a remix of "Black Boys" by Bashy, is dedicated.In December 2009, Sway announced that he was working on a new mixtape, and unveiling two tracks in the process:
"Payback" and "The Watcher". Sway then released a download-only single on iTunes named "Everyday Valentine" to coincide withValentine's Day in 2010. He offered those who were able to provide evidence for purchasing the single the opportunity to receive his mixtape prior to its release for free. The mixtape was due to be released on February 14, 2010, however this was pushed back due to continued work by Akon on the final song. The mixtape was released on February 26, 2010 from his website, to the public for free. It has been described online as 'better than most people's albums' and will feature Akon, Styles P, Kardinal Offishall, Giggs, Bigz and Mr Hudson. The Mixtape has been a smash hit online, boasting over 10,000 downloads in 10 days, both with the fans, other artists and critics and was reviewed by British Newspaper Metro who picked up on Sway's "trademark sharp
humor and quirky observations" going on to say that Sway "will reign over British rap sooner rather than later." His reputation rose from underground to mainstream after coming into the public eye by winning a MOBO award in September 2005 for Best Hip Hop Act, defeating heavyweight hip hop artists 50 Cent
and The Game to collect the award. He was also nominated for the second year running in the Best Hip Hop category and Best UK Male for the MOBO awards held at the end of September 2006[3] and in September 2008 for Best UK Male.[4] In July 2006, Sway's album This Is My Demo was nominated for the 2006 Mercury Music Prize but the award was won by the Arctic Monkeys at the ceremony on September 6.[5] In 2008, Sway was nominated for two awards at the Urban Music Awards. In November 2006, Sway won a BET Hip-Hop Award for "Best UK Hip-Hop Act", beating Blak Twang, Plan B, Dizzee Rascal and Kano. By being nominated and winning the BET for "BEST UK Hip-Hop Act", Sway appeared in a video showing himself in a cipher with Saigon, Remy Ma, and Rhymefest free-styling on a rooftop in New York. The freestyle was featured on The Dotted Lines mixtape.
2.) Sway is a shoegaze group founded in Ventura, California, United Sates in 1999. The band was founded by Andrew Saks and also included Amber Carlson, Seth Eubanks, and Vince Alatorre; however, the other members have since left the band, and Saks is now the sole member.
Sway has released several albums, including 2000's self-titled Sway, 2003's The Millia Pink and Green EP, 2006's Winter Heart EP, and 2011's This Was Tomorrow. Saks is currently writing material for a 2013 release on Saint Marie Records.
3.) Sway was the artist name of Norwegian artist Espen Lind when he released his first album “Mmm…
Prepare To Be Swayed” in 1995.
4.) Sway is also Czech indie band.
5.) A Ducth group, with influences of swing, Motown and Big Band with a modern twist. Netherlands, X Factor 2011, Single 'Stop And Stare'
6.) Sway is a Japanese rapper, actor, and model. https://twitter.com/sway_official
7.) Sway is a shoegaze band from San José, Costa Rica formed in 2017 by Kevyn Quiros. The band has been through several lineups that have included musicians from bands such as Dylan Thomas. andThe Hills.
Fall
Sway Lyrics
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I really don't how to say this to you.
I know I should of came to you a lot sooner, but it's killing me inside
Knowing that I ain't ready for this
But I Love You.
Girl I,
I gotta tell the truth, got somethin to confess to you.
(Baby) Would never do nothin to ever hurt you girl.
Girl you know, that I gon always love you.
Cause I really wanna prove to you
That I can be that faithful kinda lovin dude.
(I ain't ready yet girl,
I ain't ready yet girl)
And even though your hurtin now,
I wanna see a smile and you wear a frown
Girl.
(I ain't ready yet girl,
I ain't ready yet girl)
But I'm a still be here for you.
I gotta fallback
Before I'm hurtin you girl.
You no at the end, you know I'm,
I'm gonna regret that.
I'm a fall back,
Ain't no otha girl lovin me like you do.
I'm feelin you, believe that.
I gotta fall back.
Before I mess up what I have with you.
Girl you don't understand,
I gotta fall back.
Girl, because I got to you.
Girl, You...
Deserve better than me
I'm hoping that you understand.
Cause we...
Well be together again
I'll come back a better man.
One day, You'll understand what I'm going thru,
And look back to say I Thank You.
And Don't you think
That I don't care about you.
Cause I really wanna prove to you
That I can be that faithful kinda lovin dude.
(I ain't ready yet girl,
I ain't ready yet girl)
And even though your hurtin now,
I wanna see a smile and you wear a frown
Girl.
(I ain't ready yet girl,
I ain't ready yet girl)
But I'm a still be here for you.
I gotta fallback
Before I'm hurtin you girl.
You no at the end, you know I'm,
I'm gonna regret that.
I'm a fall back,
Ain't no otha girl lovin me like you do.
I'm feelin you, believe that.
I gotta fall back.
Before I mess up what I have with you.
Girl you don't understand,
I gotta fall back.
Girl, because I got to you.
Yeahhh
Because I got to
This is hard for me.
I don't Wanna leave you girl
And I hope you believe you were meant for me
Girl, if you give me sometime,
I'm a change your mind
Girl, andI don't wanna go away
But I'll hurt you if I stay.
I gotta fallback
Before I'm hurtin you girl.
You no at the end, you know I'm,
I'm gonna regret that.
I'm a fall back,
Ain't no otha girl lovin me like you do.
I'm feelin you, believe that.
I gotta fall back.
Before I mess up what I have with you.
Girl you don't understand,
I gotta fall back.
Girl, because I got to you.
The song "Fall" by Sway is a heartfelt confession of a man who is struggling with commitment issues. He is torn between his love for his partner and his fear of commitment. He admits that he should have talked to her earlier, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He tells her that he loves her but he is not yet ready for a committed relationship.
The lyrics are a series of confessions and apologies from the man to his partner. He acknowledges that he has hurt her and promises to be there for her, but he can't promise to be the faithful kind of loving guy that she wants him to be just yet. He asks for her understanding and gives her a glimpse into what he is going through. He accepts that she deserves someone better than him and hopes that they will be together again someday.
The song is a powerful and emotional expression of the struggle that many people face when it comes to commitment. It highlights the fear of losing someone you care about, but also the fear of being trapped in a relationship that you're not ready for. It appeals to anyone who has experienced the complexity of relationships, especially the struggle to balance love and self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Shit baby.
The singer is expressing his regret and discomfort about a difficult conversation he needs to have with his partner.
I really don't know how to say this to you.
He is struggling with finding the right words to convey what he wants to say.
I know I should have come to you a lot sooner, but it's killing me inside knowing that I ain't ready for this.
The singer understands that he should have addressed this earlier but he is not mentally prepared for it.
But I Love You.
Despite his hesitation, the singer acknowledges that he truly loves his partner.
Girl I, I gotta tell the truth, got somethin to confess to you.
The singer reveals that he has been keeping something from his partner and needs to come clean.
Why it took me so long for me to come and talk to you.
He expresses regret for not addressing the issue sooner.
(Baby) Would never do nothin to ever hurt you girl.
He reassures his partner that he would never intentionally hurt her.
Girl, you know that I gon always love you.
He lets his partner know that his love for her is unwavering.
Cause I really wanna prove to you that I can be that faithful kinda lovin dude.
The singer wants to demonstrate to his partner that he can be a committed and loyal partner.
(I ain't ready yet girl, I ain't ready yet girl)
Despite his desire to prove himself, the singer acknowledges that he is not yet ready to fully commit.
And even though your hurtin now, I wanna see a smile and you wear a frown, girl.
He wants to make his partner happy and alleviate her current pain.
But I'm a still be here for you.
The singer promises to be there for his partner even though he is not ready for full commitment.
I gotta fallback Before I'm hurtin you girl. You no at the end, you know I'm, I'm gonna regret that.
He realizes that staying with his partner when he is not ready to commit may do more harm than good and he will regret it in the future.
I'm a fall back, Ain't no otha girl lovin me like you do. I'm feelin you, believe that. I gotta fall back. Before I mess up what I have with you.
Although he has strong feelings for his partner, he still needs to take a step back and wait until he is ready to fully commit to avoid damaging their relationship.
Girl you don't understand, I gotta fall back. Girl, because I got to you.
The singer acknowledges that his partner may not fully understand his need to take a step back, but he hopes that she trusts his intentions.
Yeahhh Because I got to This is hard for me.
He acknowledges that this is a difficult decision for him to make.
I don't Wanna leave you girl And I hope you believe you were meant for me.
The singer expresses his desire to stay with his partner but acknowledges that he needs time to be ready for full commitment.
Girl, if you give me sometime, I'm a change your mind. Girl, and I don't wanna go away but I'll hurt you if I stay.
The singer asks for patience as he works through his commitment issues but acknowledges that staying when he is not ready will ultimately cause more pain.
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zachary Miller
Those are obviously the wrong lyrics for Fall.
@claimhsolais3466
"She waits like the sun
Oh, waves like, she waves like the ocean
Hold her down one Sunday night...
Oh down like, she waits by the cliff face
Fall, Fall, Fall...
She waits like the sun
oh waits like heaven was what she had
had her light on Sunday night comes and
heaven was what she gave.
Fall, Fall, Fall..."
@ShaunDore
+Amy Joy there you go...
she waits like the sun
she waves like the ocean
hold her down on sunday night
hold her down like she waits by the cliff face
fall, fall, fall.....
she waits like a song
waits like heaven was what she had
have her light once sunday night comes
and heaven was what she gave
@jeffdeitering6801
So im 53, been turning my daughter onto shoegaze RIDE, Stone roses (kind of), lush, slow dive , actually this song reminds me of slow dive a lot. The 17 yr old has a good ear 😘
@FlamingGuitar123
This song is so special. I feel it wash over my soul every time I hear it, and my internal voice becomes pure.
@claimhsolais3466
"She waits like the sun
Oh, waves like, she waves like the ocean
Hold her down one Sunday night...
Oh down like, she waits by the cliff face
Fall, Fall, Fall...
She waits like the sun
oh waits like heaven was what she had
had her light on Sunday night comes and
heaven was what she gave.
Fall, Fall, Fall..."
@WhirlingMusic
Crying to this song is one of my favorite pastimes. This song means more to me than anything.
@toddliggett4093
I really wish Sway had done more work in this vein. This song is so lush. I could listen to it for days.
@janiebear7
Sooooo beautiful. It's like a massage for the soul. I'm floating.....
@nathanhammond667
Potentially, one of the most elegant tracks ever, to me
@romeopriority4915
absolutamente Maravillosa ... musica que llega a lo mas profundo del alma y del corazon
@josephsmall4270
Beautiful song.