Rather Be
【Electro】Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne Lyrics


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Oh
We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat

With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same, gave you another name
Switch up the batteries

If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Ooh ooh

We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
As long as we're together, there's no place I'd rather be

With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same, gave you another name
Switch up the batteries

If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be

When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be (Yeah)

Hoo
(Be)
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah

If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be





When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

Overall Meaning

The song "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne is a joyful ode to the the feeling of being with someone who makes everything better. The lyrics describe a couple who have traveled far and wide, but no matter where they are, as long as they are together, it's the best place they could possibly be. It's a song about the power of love to create a sense of home and security, even in unfamiliar surroundings.


With lines like "We're different and the same, gave you another name, switch up the batteries," the song encapsulates the excitement of being in a relationship where you feel like you're constantly discovering new things about each other. The singer is willing to take a chance on this love, even if it feels uncertain at times, because being with this person is worth it.


The chorus, with its repeating refrain of "N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be," is a catchy earworm that perfectly captures the sentiment of the song. It's a celebration of the feeling of being completely content and fulfilled by the presence of another person.


Overall, "Rather Be" is a heartwarming and uplifting song that celebrates the beauty and power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
We have traveled far and wide, way out of our comfort zones.


But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
Being together with you is all that matters, it's where I want to be.


I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
I'm willing to wait an eternity in this moment, to savor and enjoy it to the fullest.


As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat
Being with you is what keeps me feeling alive and full of life.


With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
We explore the world together, from Kyoto in Japan to The Bay somewhere else.


Strolling so casually
We walk together so naturally and effortlessly, enjoying each other's company.


We're different and the same, gave you another name
We may be different from each other but we still connect, as I have given you a nickname.


Switch up the batteries
We can recharge and energize each other like batteries simply by switching our roles or actions.


If you gave me a chance I would take it
If you gave me an opportunity, I would seize it and go for it.


It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
It may seem uncertain and risky, but I will do whatever it takes to make it work.


Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
You can't make me feel ashamed or embarrassed, because I have complete faith in our relationship and connection.


When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
Simply being with you is where I want to be more than anything else, it's where I feel most content.


N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Repeated emphasis on the same sentiment, that there's nowhere else I'd rather be than with you.


We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Together we have embarked on a quest to discover harmony and balance within ourselves and our relationship.


Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
We want our love to last forever and to leave no loose ends or unfinished business.


It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
Being with you comes naturally to me, it's a simple yet profound bond that we share.


When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be (Yeah)
Reiterating that being together is the most important thing, and adding a celebratory 'Yeah' to emphasize the joy and happiness it brings.


Hoo
An exclamation of excitement or satisfaction, indicating that the singer is happy and content.


(Be)
A short vocalization, possibly indicating a transition or change in the mood or tone of the song.


Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah
A repeated phrase, possibly serving as a transition or a musical interlude.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICOLE MARSHALL, JACK PATTERSON, GRACE CHATTO, JIMMY NAPES

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Oh, oh, oh
We're a thousand miles from comfort
We have travelled land and sea
But as long as you are with me
There's no place I'd rather be
I would wait forever
Exalted in the scene
As long as I am with you
My heart continues to beat
With every step we take
Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same
Gave you another name
Switch up the batteries
If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Ooh
We set out on a mission
To find our inner peace
Make it everlasting
So nothing's incomplete
It's easy being with you
Sacred simplicity
As long as we're together
There's no place I'd rather be
With every step we take
Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same
Gave you another name
Switch up the batteries
If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be, yeah
Be
Ooh
Be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah!
If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
When I am with you there's no place I'd rather be



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