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.

Unchained
Sway Lyrics

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Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, oh
俺は誰にも縛られていない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
Okay 誰にも縛らせもしない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
俺は行きたいとこどこでも行ける I'm everywhere
(Baby I'm everywhere in this way)
お前が俺に何を言ってこようが I just don't care

(Boy, I just don't care in this way)

ついにこの時が来た (I'm ready)
空が待ちわびていた (I'm ready)
ここから俺は飛び立つ
恐れはないぜ ain't got no fear (yeah)

この太めのチェインは飾る為じゃなく
己の価値を感じる為さ (yeah)
重い道着脱いだ俺を誰も止められない
解き放たれた俺を今見な

うるせぇやっかみは消える
高過ぎる俺の記録の隅で
触れねぇよ速過ぎて
誰も俺を縛れない

俺は誰にも縛られていない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
Okay 誰にも縛らせもしない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
俺は行きたいとこどこでも行ける I'm everywhere
(Baby, I'm everywhere in this way)
お前が俺に何を言ってこようが I just don't care
(Boy, I just don't care in this way)

いつでも耳元に (I'm here)
まるで君の横にいるように (I'm here)
そこから入り心へ伝う
どこへでもいけるから baby, call me (call me)

連れてくその先まで俺しか出来ないやり方だろ
繋がれてるやつ横目未来から hello (hello)
この日の為耐え備えた
俺の flow 聴きたきゃついてきな

他にいないこのスタイル
誰の指図も受けない男さ
誰かの予想超えてくぞ
空飛ぶ鳥の上空を飛ぶジェット

俺は誰にも縛られていない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
Okay 誰にも縛らせもしない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
俺は行きたいとこどこでも行ける I'm everywhere
(Baby, I'm everywhere in this way)
お前が俺に何を言ってこようが I just don't care
(Boy, I just don't care in this way)

あの日描いたみたいに
まっすぐ紡いだストーリー
一ミリの狂いもなく進む
進むべき方向に

俺は誰にも縛られていない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
Okay 誰にも縛らせもしない I'm unchained
(Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
俺は行きたいとこどこでも行ける I'm everywhere
(Baby, I'm everywhere in this way)
お前が俺に何を言ってこようが I just don't care
(Boy, I just don't care in this way)

(I'm ready)

(I'm ready)
(Yeah, oh)

Overall Meaning

Sway's song Unchained is about being free and independent, breaking away from the chains that society and people try to impose on us. The lyrics express the idea of being unburdened and unencumbered, able to go anywhere and do anything without fear or hesitation. The song is an anthem for those who want to live life on their own terms and not be limited by the expectations or opinions of others.

The chorus of the song reinforces the theme of being unchained, with the lyrics "I'm unchained, baby, I'm unchained in this way. Okay, I'm unchained, baby, I'm unchained in this way. I'm everywhere, baby, I'm everywhere in this way. Boy, I just don't care in this way." The song emphasizes the importance of knowing one's own value and being confident and unapologetic in one's choices and actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, oh
Expressing joy and excitement through sounds

俺は誰にも縛られていない I'm unchained (Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
I am free and unrestrained by anyone, including you

Okay 誰にも縛らせもしない I'm unchained (Baby, I'm unchained in this way)
I won't let anyone control or restrict me, I am unchained

俺は行きたいとこどこでも行ける I'm everywhere (Baby I'm everywhere in this way)
I am capable of going anywhere I want, nothing can stop me

お前が俺に何を言ってこようが I just don't care (Boy, I just don't care in this way)
I don't care about what you say or think, I will do what I want

ついにこの時が来た (I'm ready)
The long-awaited moment has finally arrived, and I am prepared

空が待ちわびていた (I'm ready)
The air was expecting me to take flight, and I am ready

ここから俺は飛び立つ恐れはないぜ ain't got no fear (yeah)
From here, I will soar without fear or hesitation

この太めのチェインは飾る為じゃなく己の価値を感じる為さ (yeah)
This thick chain is not meant for decoration, but to remind me of my own worth

重い道着脱いだ俺を誰も止められない解き放たれた俺を今見な
Nobody can hold me back now that I have shed my burdensome armor, see me now that I am free

うるせぇやっかみは消える高過ぎる俺の記録の隅で触れねぇよ速過ぎて誰も俺を縛れない
The jealous and negative comments will disappear, I am too high for them to touch, nobody can chain me down

いつでも耳元に (I'm here) まるで君の横にいるように (I'm here) そこから入り心へ伝うどこへでもいけるから baby, call me (call me)
I am here, always by your side, guiding you towards your heart's desires, call me and I will take you anywhere

連れてくその先まで俺しか出来ないやり方だろ繋がれてるやつ横目未来から hello (hello)
The only way to reach the destination is by my unique way, those who are tied down watch me pass by, hello from the future

この日の為耐え備えた俺の flow 聴きたきゃついてきな
I have prepared myself for this day, if you want to hear my flow, keep up with me

他にいないこのスタイル誰の指図も受けない男さ誰かの予想超えてくぞ空飛ぶ鳥の上空を飛ぶジェット
I have a style that nobody else has, I don't follow anyone's orders, I will exceed expectations and soar high like a jet above the birds

あの日描いたみたいにまっすぐ紡いだストーリー一ミリの狂いもなく進む進むべき方向に
Like we imagined on that day, I am telling a story that moves forward without error, towards the direction we should go

(I'm ready)
I am prepared

(Yeah, oh)
Expressing joy and excitement through sounds

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Salu, Jigg

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