Sway (Bic Runga song)


"Sway" is a song by New Zealand singer Bic Runga. It was released as the second single from her debut studio album, Drive.
At the 32nd New Zealand Music Awards, the song won three awards, Single of the Year, Best Songwriter and Best Engineer. In 2001, it was voted the 6th best New Zealand song of all time by members of APRA. An acoustic version of the song can be found on the charity album Even Better than the Real Thing Vol. 2.
The song was featured in the 1999 film American Pie as well as in the 2012 film American Reunion.
In September 2019, Runga re-recorded the song for Waiata / Anthems, a collection of re-recorded New Zealand pop songs to promote Māori Language Week. The new version, retitled "Haere Mai Rā / Sway", featured lyrics reinterpreted by scholar Tīmoti Kāretu.

Track listings

New Zealand CD single
  1. "Sway" – 4:14
  2. "I Don't Mean It" – 3:18
  3. "Lonely Lola Cherry Cola Girl" – 3:56
Australian CD single
  1. "Sway" – 4:24
  2. "Dust" – 2:09
  3. "Close the Door, Put Out the Light" – 2:37

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