Rather Be
2 Joy Lyrics

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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, get 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 shake 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
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, get 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 shake 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
Hmmmmmmmmmm, hoooooooooo
Be, Be, Be, Be, Be, Be, Be, Be, 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 shake 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
END

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne speak about the strong bond shared between two individuals who have traveled a thousand miles together, and as long as they have each other, they don't need anything else. It's a celebration of love and togetherness that transcends distance and differences. The song refers to the journey taken by the couple from Kyoto to The Bay, two places that are vastly different yet can still be enjoyed by them, as long as they are together. The lyrics also highlight simplicity and inner peace, something that the two protagonists have found in each other.

The chorus "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 shake me, when I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be" is a powerful expression of the singer's commitment to their relationship. They are willing to take risks and leap into the unknown to be with their significant other. Their love is unshakeable, and they find solace and happiness in each other's company.

The song's lyrics are accompanied by upbeat electronic pop music that makes it a perfect dance anthem. The song has a catchy melody, and the chorus is easy to sing along with. It went on to become a massive hit around the world and was certified Platinum in several countries.

Line by Line Meaning

We’re a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
Despite our distance from the familiar, we’ve traveled far and wide to be together.

But as long as you are with me, there's no place I’d rather be
I feel complete and content just being by your side, no matter where we are.

I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
I’m willing to wait forever and be patient for the perfect moment to share with you, feeling grateful and at peace with everything around me.

As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat
My heart beats and my love grows stronger as long as I am with you.

With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
We journey together from one place to the next, no matter where it is on the map.

Strolling so casually, we're different and the same, get you another name, switch up the batteries
We walk so easily and comfortably with one another, recognizing and celebrating our unique differences while being open to change and growth in our relationship.

If you gave me a chance I would take it, it's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
I’m willing to take a chance on love, even if it’s uncertain and risky, because I believe in us and our potential to thrive together.

Know with all of your heart, you can't shake me
My commitment and devotion to you are unwavering and unbreakable, and I’ll always be here for you.

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
Being with you makes any place feel like home, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world.

We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace, make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
Together, we’re on a journey to find inner peace and completeness within ourselves and each other, and we’ll do whatever it takes to make our love last forever.

It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity, as long as we're together, there's no place I'd rather be
Being with you feels effortless and natural, and our love is pure and uncomplicated. As long as we’re together, I’m exactly where I want to be.

Hmmmmmmmmmm, hoooooooooo, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, be, yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah
Gibberish sounds and adlibs that evoke positive feelings and enthusiasm for being with the person they love.

Writer(s): Jimmy Napes, Grace Elizabeth Chatto, Jack Robert Patterson, Nicole Marshall

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