Sway
The Kooks
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Say whatever you have to say, I'll stand by you. Do whatever you have to do, to get it out and not become a reactionary To hurt the ones you love you know you never meant to but you do Oh yeah you do Be whoever you have to be, I won't judge you Sing whatever you have to sing to get it out and not become a recluse about your house, come out I know you never meant to but you do Oh but you do Still I need your sway, because you always pay for it And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful And I and I need your heart, because you're always in the right places And take whatever you have to take, you know I love ya Come however you have to come, and get it out and get it out Take it out on me, take it out on me I'll give it you all, I give it you all,I give it I give you all I give it you all, yes I will give it you all 'Cause I need your sway, because you always pay for it And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful And I and I need your heart, because you're always in the right places Oh yes I will, I will give it you all Still I need your sway, because you always pay for it And I, and I need your soul because you're always soulful And I and I need that heart, because you're always in the right places.
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10 facts about this song
Release Origin"Sway" is a song by the British indie rock band The Kooks, which was released in 2008 as a part of their second album ‘Konk’.
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Album SuccessThe album ‘Konk’ was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
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Songwriters"Sway" was written by the band's guitarist and lead vocalist, Luke Pritchard and the bassist, Max Rafferty.
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Departure of Band MemberThe song is one of the last by The Kooks to feature Rafferty, who left the band in January 2008 due to health issues and personal problems.
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Emotional AspectThe song is one of The Kooks' more emotional tracks, featuring heartfelt lyrics and a melancholic tone.
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Genre Classification"Sway" has the typical sound of British indie rock, which The Kooks are known for, incorporating elements of pop and rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sway" features the band playing in a room filled with light bulbs, which flicker in time with the music.
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Fan ReceptionThe song has been well received by fans and is a staple in the band's live performances.
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InspirationsLuke Pritchard, the lead singer, has mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by the highs and lows of relationships.
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PopularityAlthough it wasn't released as a single, "Sway" has been one of The Kooks' most streamed songs on various music platforms.
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