There are at least six artists using the name Sway:
(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.

Locked Up Freestyle
Sway Lyrics

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I lock up my heart in a cage
She broke my heart, ain′t save
Was so young at that age
You slipped out, and cause me lotta pain
Life out here ain't the same
How did I let you slip away
Story that I can′t explain
Its been messing in my head

Feelings don't lie beauty don cast
Its gon be alright, try understand
I love you no mean say I go fit die for you
You burned my heart, you broke it in two
Why you gon do like that, tell me why you gon hurt me so bad tell me
Why you gon do like that, tell me why you gon hurt me so bad
It's crazy how this feelings fall
It′s crazy how this feelings change
And you let it fade away why?
And you let fade away why?
You came In and you broke me babe why?
And I trying understand
Tell me let me understand, why?
Baby let me understand
I can′t give up on you
I can't give up on you
I can′t give up on you
But you gave up on me, but you made me cry Babe
Moma said let it all let it all let it go let it go let it go pls
I can't give up on you, But you give up on me
And you broke my heart
And you broke my heart, and you broke my heart
I′ve been craving for you
I've been paying my dues
Lotta things that I do, you couldn′t see my good
I've been keep my cool
Though you get me up set, lotta pains in my Chest
Oh my God I'm depreseed
You′ve been stressing life, been wasting my time
Saying things I don′t like, Giving up my life
Now I'm living in the dark, God I need your light
God show me your light cause I′m living in the dark

I lock up my heart in a cage
She broke my heart, ain't save
Was so young at that age
You slipped out, and cause me lotta pain
Life out here ain′t the same
How did I let you slip away

Story that I can't explain
Its been messing in my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sway's song Locked Up Freestyle depict a heartbroken man who is struggling to understand why his former lover hurt him so badly. He compares his heart to a cage that he has locked up to protect himself from any further pain. He reveals that he was young when they were together and implies that he did not deserve the heartache that she caused him. He cannot comprehend why she left him, and this thought keeps him up at night, causing him distress. The lyrics also suggest that he still has feelings for her, even though she broke his heart. He cannot bring himself to give up on her, even though she has already given up on him.

The overall theme of the song is heartbreak, pain, and the struggle to move on from a failed relationship. The lyrics indicate that the singer is trying to make sense of the situation, but he cannot find the answers he is looking for. The chorus, with its repetition of the question, "Why you gon do like that, tell me why you gon hurt me so bad," suggests that the singer is hoping for some kind of closure or explanation.

The tone of the song is mournful, and the slow tempo and melancholy melody reflect the singer's emotional state. The lyrics are raw and honest, and they paint a vivid picture of the pain that comes with losing someone you love.

Line by Line Meaning

I lock up my heart in a cage
I am protecting myself by closing off my emotions to avoid getting hurt again.

She broke my heart, ain't save
Someone who I loved hurt me deeply and it has been difficult to recover from the pain.

Was so young at that age
I was young and naive when the relationship ended, and it has made it harder for me to move on.

You slipped out, and cause me lotta pain
You left without warning, and it caused me a lot of emotional pain.

Life out here ain't the same
Everything feels different after experiencing heartbreak, and it's hard to find joy in life again.

How did I let you slip away
I can't believe that I allowed you to leave my life, and I regret not fighting harder for our relationship.

Story that I can't explain
The pain and trauma caused by our relationship is difficult to put into words and hard for others to understand.

Its been messing in my head
The emotional pain from the breakup has been consuming my thoughts and making it hard to move forward.

Feelings don't lie beauty don cast
Despite the pain, I still feel love and attraction towards you.

Its gon be alright, try understand
I'm trying to cope and move forward, but it's a process and I need time to heal.

I love you no mean say I go fit die for you
I still love you, but it doesn't mean that I am willing to sacrifice everything for our relationship.

You burned my heart, you broke it in two
You hurt me deeply, causing emotional damage that feels irreparable.

Why you gon do like that, tell me why you gon hurt me so bad tell me
I'm struggling to understand why you would hurt me so deeply and cause me so much pain.

It's crazy how this feelings fall
Emotions can change and fluctuate in unexpected ways, making it hard to predict how one will feel.

And you let it fade away why?
I'm struggling to understand why you allowed our relationship to fade away and ultimately end.

You came in and you broke me babe why?
I am still trying to understand why you would enter my life, only to cause me so much pain and heartbreak.

And I trying understand
I'm doing my best to make sense of the situation and find closure.

I can't give up on you
Despite everything, I am still holding onto hope that we can work things out and be together again.

But you gave up on me, but you made me cry Babe
It's difficult to move on when you were the one who ended things and caused me so much pain.

Moma said let it all let it all let it go let it go let it go pls
People close to me are encouraging me to let go of the pain and move on from the relationship.

I've been craving for you
Despite my efforts to move on, I am still feeling a strong desire to be with you.

I've been paying my dues
I am doing what I can to learn from the experience and grow as a person.

Lotta things that I do, you couldn't see my good
Despite my efforts to be a good partner, you were not able to see my positive qualities.

I've been keep my cool
Even though I'm hurting, I am trying to keep a level head and stay composed.

Though you get me upset, lotta pains in my chest
Even though you have caused me pain, I still feel a strong emotional connection to you.

Oh my God I'm depressed
The pain and trauma caused by the breakup has taken a toll on my mental health and wellbeing.

You've been stressing life, been wasting my time
Our relationship has been a source of stress and has caused me to lose valuable time in my life.

Saying things I don't like, giving up my life
You have said hurtful things and caused me to make sacrifices that have negatively impacted my life.

Now I'm living in the dark, God I need your light
I am feeling lost and alone, and I am turning to a higher power for guidance and support.

God show me your light cause I'm living in the dark
I am desperate for a sign or guidance to help me navigate this difficult time in my life.

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