Sway
The Rolling Stones
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Did you ever wake up to find A day that broke up your mind Destroyed your notion of circular time It's just that demon life has got you in its sway It's just that demon life has got you in its sway Ain't flinging tears out on the dusty ground For all my friends out on the burial ground Can't stand the feeling getting so brought down It's just that demon life has got me in its sway It's just that demon life has got me in its sway There must be ways to find out Love is the way they say is really strutting out Hey, hey, hey now One day I woke up to find Right in the bed next to mine Someone that broke me up with a corner of her smile, yeah It's just that demon life has got me in its sway It's just that demon life has got me in its sway It's just that demon life has got me in its sway It's just that demon life has got me It's just that demon life has got me
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Written by: DON ROBEY, DON D. ROBEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album ReleaseThe song "Sway" is from the iconic Rolling Stones album "Sticky Fingers," which was released in 1971.
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Mick Taylor's ContributionThough the song is credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, it prominently features the work of Mick Taylor. This powerful song is often touted as Taylor's finest moment as a Rolling Stone.
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Not Played Live InitiallyDespite its popularity, "Sway" was not played live until nearly 2005, some 34 years after its release.
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Guest ArtistsThe track features guest appearances by Paul Buckmaster on strings and Billy Preston on the piano.
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Unique Composition"Sway" is one of the few Rolling Stones songs that does not feature any contribution from Keith Richards.
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Critical ReceptionSince its release, "Sway" has gained a widespread positive reception. It is often held up as an example of the Rolling Stones' best work and is a fan favourite.
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Different VersionsThere exists a different, rougher mix of "Sway" among the outtakes known to hardcore Stones fans, revealing a few lyrical variations.
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Inspired CoversThe song inspired various cover versions by artists such as Alvin Youngblood Hart, The Mermen, and Carla Olson & Mick Taylor.
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B-SideIn some countries like France and the Netherlands, "Sway" was actually used as the B-side for the "Wild Horses" single in 1971.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics have been interpreted in many ways over the years, but it seems to deal with decadence, loss, and existential chaos.
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