(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.
Pray for Kaya
Sway Lyrics
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I go to pick her up, but she aint dressed yet.
I told her that ive cancelled, so she aint cripped yet.
Just so i could suprise her, never forget get.
Three days before it happened, we were in the west end.
We were about to catch a movie, after we just ate.
See we would talk for hours, was like we just met.
We had a thing before, but now were just friends.
She told me anything, i would give anything.
Just to see her smile at me, or just to see her smile at me.
Wake up from her sleep so an i expect to see her whine at me.
Because i wasnt there, to tell her not to go.
Into the car that day, and end up on the road.
When that car would crash, but she never lost her soul.
Shes in a coma hanging on, but she dosent wana go.
Because shes a star out here, and yeah shes on her own.
Everybody's praying for her, she aint on her own.
I just wished that i coulda called her on her phone that day,
And told her not to go that day.
I just wana know why, god would make em when e knew that he would take em young.
Poor girls, one died on the scene and her name was patience.
And the rest of them were patience, had everybody pasin up and down
The hospital halls and praying and saying god dont take em please.
(Chourus)
Life is a blessing,
But it feels like a curse when it's ending.
When you lose the one you love
We never question what god's plan is.
Feels like your soul run away
So why'd ya got to go away.
Will see you again someday
'Cause i won't let you fade away.
(Verse 2)
The next day a second girl passes away and her.
Face is pasted all over the myspace to make it worse.
I didnt know her but i know her name was D crystal.
I know your family miss you, and i cant say the words.
To describe this whole scenario, have to say it hurts.
Its an understatment, yeah im tryna pray but wil the prayers work.
Because we prayed for puff, but god still took him.
But ama keep on praying, because gods still looking.
And kaya's still sleeping, i wana wake her up.
But gods still peeping, he wants to take her up.
One of the few girls i know, that really aint curupt.
She called herself the king of clubs, i call her the queen of hearts.
Tryna reassure her friends, but deep inside my heart would race.
I wana ask her sister questions or even look her farther in the face.
Because i knew there could be news that would be hard to take.
After days of hanging on, sadly kaya passed away.
(Chourus)
Life is a blessing,
But it feels like a curse when it's ending.
When you lose the one you love
We never question what god's plan is.
Feels like your soul run away
So why'd ya got to go away.
Will see you again someday
'Cause i won't let you fade away.
(Verse 3)
If you've got abit of fire in you.
Listen, it means uve got abit of kaya in you.
U need to use it to search for something higher in you.
And you need to realise theres something higher then you.
If you aim for the stars, and start admiring you.
And lifes to short, to live without the fighter in you.
Prayers moves mountains, so hold up your hands.
Praying could change your life, but not go to plan.
(Chourus)
Life is a blessing,
But it feels like a curse when it's ending.
When you lose the one you love
We never question what god's plan is.
Feels like your soul run away
So why'd ya got to go away.
Will see you again someday
'Cause i won't let you fade away.
The song "Pray for Kaya" by Sway is a heartfelt tribute to a friend who passed away tragically. The lyrics detail the friendship between the artist and Kaya, their conversations and shared experiences, and how the sudden loss of her impacted the artist and everyone who knew her. Sway reflects on the cruelty of fate and life's fragility, questioning why God would take someone so young and promising. He acknowledges the pain and confusion that comes with losing a loved one, but also the hope and comfort that comes through faith and prayer.
The lyrics are powerful and emotive, capturing the complex emotions that arise from experiencing loss. Sway's storytelling and lyrical delivery are poignant and evocative, drawing listeners into his personal experience and helping them connect with their own feelings of grief and loss. The song offers a space for reflection and mourning, while also highlighting the resilience and strength of human spirit in the face of tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
As far girls go, she was my bestfriend.
She was his closest female friend.
I go to pick her up, but she aint dressed yet.
He went to pick her up, but she wasn't ready.
I told her that ive cancelled, so she aint cripped yet.
He lied and told her he had cancelled their plans, so she wouldn't be disappointed when he surprised her later.
Just so i could suprise her, never forget get.
He cancelled their plans to surprise her later.
Three days before it happened, we were in the west end.
Three days before the accident, they were hanging out in the west end of town.
We were about to catch a movie, after we just ate.
They were planning to see a movie after having just eaten.
See we would talk for hours, was like we just met.
They had a deep connection and would talk for hours, as if they had just met.
We had a thing before, but now were just friends.
They had a romantic connection at one point, but now they were just friends.
I told her everything, she showed me everything.
They had a close and open relationship where they shared everything with each other.
She told me anything, i would give anything.
She confided in him with anything and he would do anything for her.
Just to see her smile at me, or just to see her smile at me.
He wanted to make her happy and see her smile.
Wake up from her sleep so an i expect to see her whine at me.
He expected her to be upset with him for not being there when she woke up from her coma.
Because i wasnt there, to tell her not to go.
He wasn't there to prevent her from getting in the car that caused the accident.
Into the car that day, and end up on the road.
She got in the car that led to the accident.
When that car would crash, but she never lost her soul.
Her body was involved in the crash, but she survived and remained strong in spirit.
Shes in a coma hanging on, but she dosent wana go.
She is in a coma and fighting to stay alive.
Because shes a star out here, and yeah shes on her own.
She is a bright and shining star, but she is alone in her struggle to recover.
Everybody's praying for her, she aint on her own.
Everyone is praying for her and supporting her.
I just wished that i coulda called her on her phone that day, And told her not to go that day.
He regrets not being able to warn her against getting in the car that led to the accident.
I just wana know why, god would make em when e knew that he would take em young.
He questions why God would create people knowing that they will die young.
Poor girls, one died on the scene and her name was patience.
One of the girls involved in the accident died on the scene, and her name was Patience.
And the rest of them were patience, had everybody pasin up and down the hospital halls and praying and saying god dont take em please.
Everyone involved, including Patience, was fighting for their lives and praying for survival.
Life is a blessing,
But it feels like a curse when it's ending.
Life is a precious gift, but it can feel like a burden when it comes to an end.
When you lose the one you love
We never question what god's plan is.
When you experience the loss of a loved one, it's difficult to understand God's plan.
Feels like your soul run away
So why'd ya got to go away.
It feels like your spirit has left you when someone you love passes away.
Will see you again someday
'Cause i won't let you fade away.
He believes he will see his loved one again and will keep their memory alive.
The next day a second girl passes away and her.
Face is pasted all over the myspace to make it worse.
Another girl involved in the accident passed away the following day, and her face was all over MySpace, making the situation more devastating.
I didnt know her but i know her name was D crystal.
He did not know the second girl who passed away, but he knew her name was D Crystal.
I know your family miss you, and i cant say the words.
He knows that D Crystal's family is grieving but is unable to find the right words to say to them.
Its an understatment, yeah im tryna pray but wil the prayers work.
He knows that saying he is praying for them is an understatement and wonders if it will be enough.
Because we prayed for puff, but god still took him.
He remembers how they prayed for someone named Puff, but God still took him, leaving him with doubts about the effectiveness of prayer.
But ama keep on praying, because gods still looking.
Despite his doubts, he will continue to pray because he believes in God.
And kaya's still sleeping, i wana wake her up.
Kaya is still in a coma, and he wishes she could wake up.
But gods still peeping, he wants to take her up.
But God is watching and may want to take Kaya to heaven.
One of the few girls i know, that really aint curupt.
Kaya was one of the few girls he knew who was not corrupt or influenced by negative things.
She called herself the king of clubs, i call her the queen of hearts.
Kaya referred to herself as the king of clubs, but he wants to call her the queen of hearts because she had a kind and compassionate spirit.
Tryna reassure her friends, but deep inside my heart would race.
He tries to reassure Kaya's friends that she will be okay, but the situation makes his heart race with worry.
I wana ask her sister questions or even look her farther in the face.
He wants to speak to Kaya's sister and even confront her father about the situation.
Because i knew there could be news that would be hard to take.
He knew that there could be news about Kaya's condition that would be difficult to hear.
After days of hanging on, sadly kaya passed away.
After holding on for days, Kaya passed away, which was a sad and heartbreaking outcome.
If you've got abit of fire in you.
If you have passion or energy inside of you.
Listen, it means uve got abit of kaya in you.
This means you share a similar quality with Kaya.
U need to use it to search for something higher in you.
You should use that passion to search for something greater within yourself.
And you need to realise theres something higher then you.
You need to understand that there is something greater than yourself.
If you aim for the stars, and start admiring you.
If you aspire for greatness, and start believing in yourself.
And lifes to short, to live without the fighter in you.
Life is too short, to not have the fighting spirit within you.
Prayers moves mountains, so hold up your hands.
Prayer is powerful and can move mountains, so hold your hands up in prayer.
Praying could change your life, but not go to plan.
Prayer can have a profound impact on your life, but it may not always go according to your plan.
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@billionaire7778
Kaya would have been another pioneer of todays entertainment industry if she was still alive man R.I.P 💔🙏🏿
@sysabeffox
One of my all time favorites
@omar_1999_x
well sik make me wnna cry but i luv it at da same time sway u da best rapper in the NITED KINGDOM show america whos da boss its da UK amazing song keep it up peace =D
@amy-annebartholomew9401
R.I.P my beautiful cousin Kaya Bousquet. Its been 6 years now since you died and everyone misses you so much. Whenever im sad i listen to this song just because it makes me feel you're there with me helping me through everything. I love and miss you so much, and so does the rest of the family and all your friends, I hope this song makes you realise how much we all love you, sleep tight beautiful keep watching over us.xxxx
@alyssajordansnow543
Amy-Anne bartholomew ...think she might have been my cousin,sadly one I never met....may she continue resting in peace
@chayleanneebert9630
My sister passed oct 25th 2008, this song gave me strength RIP April Ruthann
@joesigley1
Omg I'm in the car and just lissen to this song for the 1st time and I'm in bits Omg sooo sad 😭this song is insane lots of love ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Long this song but have not stopped listening to it, with tears running down my face ❤️❤️😭
@muley
beuatiful song
@massontim
love this song, got me thru hard times when my brother was i a coma. i was lucky and he came through, but still listen to this to remind me how lucky i am that he did. carpe diem!
@oranbuckley3254
Always brings a tear to my eye even 12 years later now, if you aim for the stars they'll start admiring you and lifes too short to live without the fighter in you ☝️