Swing By My Way
Will.I.Am Feat. John Legend Lyrics
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Lookin' like a movie start
I gotta know just who you are so tell me you name
I like the way you groove and glide
I like the way you slip and slide
Maybe later on tonight you'll come play with me
And oh, show me to another place
And oh, tell me what it takes for you toâ?¦
Swing by my way
Swing by my way
Maybe we should slow it down
Or maybe we should just head out
Or maybe I should kiss you now right here on the floor
Cause baby when you move like that
You're givin' me a heart attack
But still you got me comin' back and beggin' for more
And oh, show me to another place
And oh, show me how your honey taste
And oh, tell me what it takes for you toâ?¦
Swing by my way
Swing by my way
And, baby oh wee
Watch yourself you might be comin' home with me
Grab your purse and baby let me grab my keys
Let's get up out this place and maybeâ?¦
Swing by my way
Swing by my way
Lady over by the bar
Lookin' like a movie start
I gotta know just who you are so tell me you name
I like the way you groove and glide
I like the way you slip and slide
Maybe later on tonight you'll come play with me
In "Swing By My Way," will.i.am sings about spotting an attractive woman at the bar and trying to grab her attention. He's intrigued by her energy and style, admiring the way she "grooves and glides" and "slips and slides." He wants to get to know her better, hoping they can "play" together later in the night. He's so taken with her that he's even open to abandoning their current location ("Maybe we should just head out") and spontaneously kissing her on the floor.
The lyrics in this song are straightforward and unambiguous, conveying the singer's attraction to a woman he's just met. The chorus is repetitive, emphasizing his desire for her to come his way so that they can spend some time together.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady over by the bar
There's a woman at the bar that caught my eye
Lookin' like a movie start
She's beautiful and captivating, just like a movie star
I gotta know just who you are so tell me you name
I'm intrigued by her and want to get to know her better, starting with her name
I like the way you groove and glide
I find her dancing style attractive
I like the way you slip and slide
She moves smoothly and effortlessly, which I find appealing
Maybe later on tonight you'll come play with me
I hope she'll agree to spend some time with me later tonight
And oh, show me to another place
I want to go somewhere else with her, away from this bar
And oh, show me how your honey taste
I want to experience the sweet taste of her lips
And oh, tell me what it takes for you to swing by my way
I want to know what I need to do to persuade her to spend some quality time with me
Maybe we should slow it down
We could take our time and enjoy each other's company
Or maybe we should just head out
We could leave the bar and find another place to hang out
Or maybe I should kiss you now right here on the floor
I'm tempted to kiss her right now, right here on the dance floor
Cause baby when you move like that
I'm mesmerized by the way she dances
You're givin' me a heart attack
She's so alluring that my heart is racing
But still you got me comin' back and beggin' for more
Even though she's driving me crazy, I can't resist wanting more of her
And, baby oh wee
I'm really into her and can't contain my excitement
Watch yourself you might be comin' home with me
I'm hoping she'll agree to go home with me tonight
Grab your purse and baby let me grab my keys
Let's leave this place and go somewhere more private
Let's get up out this place and maybe swing by my way
I'm hopeful that she'll accompany me to my place and spend the night
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GEORGE PAJON JR., JOHN STEPHENS, WILL ADAMS
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