[1] In 2001, it was voted the sixth-best New Zealand song of all time by members of the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA).

The new version, retitled "Haere Mai Rā / Sway", featured lyrics reinterpreted by scholar Tīmoti Kāretu.

Although Runga did not understand the circumstances in which this word appeared on the bridge, she decided to give her next song the same title.

[9] The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) certified the song gold, denoting shipments of 35,000 units.

In June 2022, Dutch producer R3hab and Australian singer Amy Shark released a version titled "Sway My Way".

Amy is an incredible artist and a pleasure to work with, and I'm so glad she helped me bring this song to life."

[27] Conor Lochrie from Rolling Stone Australia felt that "The pair dovetail well on the collaboration, with Shark's emotive vocals paying homage to the original over R3HAb's laidback electronic instrumental.