Sway
Swaying with Romance: Bobby Rydell's Calypso Serenade
Lyrics
When calypso rhythm starts to play
Introduction to the music with calypso rhythm setting the tone.
Dance with me, make me sway
Invitation to dance together, inducing a swaying motion.
Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Comparing the dance to the gentle embrace of the lazy ocean.
Hold me close, sway me more
Expressing a desire to be held closely and swayed more.
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Imagery of a flower bending in the breeze, symbolizing flexibility.
Bend with me, sway with ease
Encouragement to sway with ease and move harmoniously.
When we dance you have a way with me
Highlighting a special connection when dancing together.
Stay with me, ah sway with me
Request to stay together and continue swaying.
Other dancers may be on the floor
Acknowledging other dancers but emphasizing exclusive focus.
But I got eyes that can see only you
Claiming to see only the partner on the dance floor.
Only you have that magic technique
Attributing a magical quality to the partner's dancing technique.
When we sway I go weak
Describing a feeling of weakness when swaying together.
I can hear the sound of violins
Sensory imagery of anticipating the dance with the sound of violins.
Long before it begins
Anticipation of the dance beginning before it actually does.
You make me thrill as only you know how
Expressing the partner's ability to thrill in a unique way.
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Request to sway smoothly and sway in the present moment.
(When calypso rhythms start to play) wo-wo
Reiteration of the calypso rhythm starting to play.
(Dance with me) yeah-yeah
Confirmation of the invitation to dance.
(Make me sway) la-la-la-la
Additional expressions inviting the partner to sway.
Like the lazy ocean hugs the shore
Reiteration of the comparison to the lazy ocean's embrace.
Hold me close, sway me more
Request to be held close and swayed more, reinforcing desire.
(Like a flower bending in the breeze) wo-wo
Continuation of imagery with a flower bending in the breeze.
(Bend with me) yeah-yeah
Encouragement to bend and sway harmoniously with the partner.
(Sway with ease) la-la-la-la
Reiteration of the ease and joy in swaying together.
When we dance you have a way with me
Recalling the partner's special way of dancing during the act.
Stay with me, sway with me
Request to stay together and continue the enjoyable sway.
Other dancers may be on the floor
Acknowledging the presence of other dancers on the floor.
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Emphasizing that the eyes focus solely on the partner.
Only you have that magic technique
Reiteration of the partner's unique and magical dancing technique.
When we sway I go weak
Expressing vulnerability and weakness when swaying together.
I can hear the sound of violins
Sensory imagery of the sound of violins intensifying the experience.
Long before it begins
Anticipation of the thrilling experience starting early.
Make me thrill as only you know how
Request to sway smoothly in the partner's unique way.
Ah sway me smooth, sway me now
Reiteration of the request to sway in the present moment.
Make me sway as only you know how
Final plea to sway in the partner's distinctive and captivating manner.
Come on and sway me now
Encouragement to start swaying immediately.
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