Sway
The Perishers Lyrics


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I talk to you as to a friend
I hope that's what you've
Come to be
It feels as though we've
Made amends
Like we found a way
Eventually
It was you who picked
The pieces up
When I was a broken soul
And then glued me
Back together
Returned to me what
Others stole

I don't want to hurt you
I don't want to make you sway
Like I know I've done before
I will not do it anymore
I've always been a dreamer
I've had my head among
The clouds
Now that I'm coming down
Won't you be my solid ground?

I look at you and see a friend
I hope that's what you want to be
Are we back now where
It all began?
Have you finally forgiven me?

You gathered my dreams in
When they all blew away
And then tricked them
Back into me
You saved me I was
Almost dead

You saved me when I was almost dead.

I don't want to hurt you,
I don't want to make you sway.
Like I've done before,
I will not do it anymore.

[Repeat x2]
I've always been a dreamer,
I've had my head among the clouds.




But now that I´m coming down,
Won't you be my solid ground?

Overall Meaning

The Perishers’ “Sway” is a song about reconciliation after a rough patch, where the singer talks to someone as a friend, hoping that’s what they are now. They feel like they’ve made amends and found a way to move on, after this person had picked up the broken pieces and returned what others had taken from them. The singer admits that they were a dreamer with their head in the clouds, who hurt the person before and made them sway, but that they won’t do it anymore. They want the person to be their solid ground as they come down from their lofty dreams.


The song’s lyrics are simple and elegant, taking a look at the human experience of forgiveness, vulnerability, and the need for a strong support network for our dreams. The singer acknowledges that they caused pain before and don't want to do it again, but they are now willing to look at and address their shortcomings. They ask for forgiveness and try to build on this mutual trust to forge a stronger relationship. The Perishers emphasize the importance of not just having a dream but also understanding that no one can achieve their dreams alone. They need someone to help them achieve their goals and be their support system when things go wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

I talk to you as to a friend
I communicate with you as if you are someone I trust and care for.


I hope that's what you've come to be
I desire that our relationship has developed into a genuine friendship.


It feels as though we've made amends
It seems that we have resolved the issues between us.


Like we found a way eventually
Like we have overcome the difficulties and reached a peaceful resolution.


It was you who picked the pieces up
You were the one who helped me when I was broken.


When I was a broken soul
When I was emotionally shattered and lost.


And then glued me back together
You repaired my damaged spirit and restored my hope and happiness.


Returned to me what others stole
You gave me back the things that other people took away from me, such as my confidence and self-esteem.


I don't want to hurt you
I don't intend to harm or cause pain to you.


I don't want to make you sway
I don't want to influence you in a negative way or make you feel unsure.


Like I know I've done before
As I have done in the past, knowingly or unknowingly.


I will not do it anymore
I promise that I will change my behavior and not repeat the same mistakes.


I've always been a dreamer
I've always had big hopes and aspirations.


I've had my head among the clouds
I've been lost in my fantasies and imagination.


Now that I'm coming down
Now that I'm becoming more realistic and grounded.


Won't you be my solid ground?
Will you be my anchor and support in this changing phase of my life?


I look at you and see a friend
When I see you, I see someone I know, trust, and value as a friend.


I hope that's what you want to be
I hope that you also consider me as a friend and want to maintain our relationship.


Are we back now where it all began?
Have we returned to the same place and situation where our relationship started?


Have you finally forgiven me?
Have you let go of the resentment or anger you had towards me and accepted me back?


You gathered my dreams in when they all blew away
You supported me and kept my hopes alive when they were shattered and scattered by life's challenges.


And then tricked them back into me
And then helped me regain my confidence and enthusiasm towards my goals.


You saved me I was almost dead
You rescued me from despair and hopelessness when I was on the verge of giving up.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sarorii

I talk to you as to a friend
I hope that's what you've
Come to be
It feels as though we've
Made amends
Like we found a way
Eventually
It was you who picked
The pieces up
When I was a broken soul
And then glued me
Back together
Returned to me what
Others stole
I don't want to hurt you
I don't want to make you sway
Like I know I've done before
I will not do it anymore
I've always been a dreamer
I've had my head among
The clouds
Now that I'm coming down
Won't you be my solid ground?
I look at you and see a friend
I hope that's what you want to be
Are we back now where
It all began?
Have you finally forgiven me?
You gathered my dreams in
When they all blew away
And then tricked them
Back into me
You saved me I was
Almost dead
You saved me when I was almost dead.
I don't want to hurt you,
I don't want to make you sway.
Like I've done before,
I will not do it anymore.
I've always been a dreamer,
I've had my head among the clouds.
But now that I´m coming down,
Won't you be my solid ground?



All comments from YouTube:

@TeamAaliyah79

Beautiful song that reminds me of a great TV couple: Logan Echolls and Veronica Mars ♥

@marisahall6741

This song was in Veronica Mars.

@audreycarys9020

bruh i knew i was gonna see this when i scrolled down I KNEW IT hahahaha

@OneRandomVictory

The fact that a person comes here's after hearing the song on a t.v. series shows that they have a good taste in music. I mean, you hear it only partialy or sometimes for only a couple seconds. You have to have a good ear for music pick out that specific song to search up.

@saltysugarbird

Well I have this song from the sims 2 haha

@fiercebronco

I heard it on one tree hill

@soniaboggia140

On Veronica Mars !!!

@tinyviolin

@@soniaboggia140 same

@carylthebest

@@soniaboggia140 been listening to this song on repeat ever since i binged veronica mars almost 8 yrs ago haha

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@UMayProductions

Nostalgia, I used to play this song over and over when playing The Sims 2.

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