Rather Be
Alle Benassi Lyrics

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You've been to every spot in this town,
And there's no other place you rather be!

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Lit up like a star,
Shining all over the world!
Turn up the lights to feel me,
Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.

There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!

So come on, dance!
You, you ride it, it's a party,
So come on, dance!
After midnight, we're excited!
So, come on!
Get your drinks down, spend your money,
Put your hands all over somebody!
So find the highest point,
And don't you ever come on down
You're where everybody wants to be,
They all wanna go!

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Lit up like a star,
Shining all over the world!
Turn up the lights to feel me,
Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!

Feel the moment, everything it's worth,
You're the last surviving star on Earth
So swell up the rhythm, feel the pulse beating inside of you,
So everyone in here feel free,
What do you have to lose?

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Lit up like a star,
Shining all over the world!
Turn up the lights to feel me,
Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!
There's no other place you rather be!

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Lit up like a star,
Shining all over the world!
Turn up the lights to feel me,
Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Lit up like a star,
Shining all over the world!

Turn up the lights to feel me,
Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alle Benassi's song "Rather Be" exude a sense of excitement and possibility. The singer seems to be urging the listener to come out and join in the party, to experience the thrill of being at the center of the action. The repeated refrain of "there's no other place you'd rather be" speaks to the idea that this moment is the only one that matters, that the energy and exhilaration of the present is what we should be savoring. The singer encourages the listener to dance, to let go of their inhibitions and fully embrace the moment.

The imagery in the song is vivid and colorful, with references to lights shining all over the world and standing at the edge of the world. These images suggest a sense of expansiveness and limitlessness, as though anything is possible in this moment of freedom and release. When the singer says "what do you have to lose?" it seems to encapsulate the entire message of the song--that life is short, and we should take every opportunity we can to experience joy and connection.

Overall, "Rather Be" is a song that speaks to the power of the present moment, and to the importance of living life to the fullest. Its catchy beat and exuberant lyrics make it a perfect anthem for anyone looking to let loose and have some fun.

Line by Line Meaning

You've been to every spot in this town,
You've explored each and every corner of this place

And there's no other place you rather be!
You have found the perfect spot and you don't wish to be anywhere else

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Increase the brightness, so that I can see clearly

Lit up like a star,
Illuminated like a celestial body

Shining all over the world!
Lighting up the entire world with its brilliance

Turn up the lights to feel me,
Brighten up the surroundings, to sense my presence

Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.
At the brink of the world, where you wish to stay

There's no other place you rather be!
This is the only place where you want to be

So come on, dance!
Let's start moving to the music

You, you ride it, it's a party,
You're enjoying the music and it's a celebration

After midnight, we're excited!
We're thrilled in the wee hours of the morning

So, come on!
Let's continue this wonderful experience

Get your drinks down, spend your money,
Have a good time and spend your money freely

Put your hands all over somebody!
Be affectionate and touch the person you're dancing with

So find the highest point,
Look for the topmost spot

And don't you ever come on down
Stay there forever, don't come back down

You're where everybody wants to be,
This is the place that everyone desires to be in

They all wanna go!
Everybody wishes to come here

Feel the moment, everything it's worth,
Savor every moment, make the most of it

You're the last surviving star on Earth
You stand out among others like the last remaining star on the planet

So swell up the rhythm, feel the pulse beating inside of you,
Let the music infuse you, feel your heartbeat in sync with the rhythm

So everyone in here feel free,
Everyone is welcome to let loose and enjoy themselves

What do you have to lose?
There's nothing to lose, let's just have fun

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Increase the brightness, to see more clearly

Lit up like a star,
Radiating light like a heavenly body

Shining all over the world!
Spreading its brilliance all around the world

Turn up the lights to feel me,
Brighten up the surroundings, to sense my presence

Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.
At the brink of the world, where you wish to stay

There's no other place you rather be!
This is the only place where you want to be

Turn up the lights, to show me,
Increase the brightness, so that I can see clearly

Lit up like a star,
Radiating light like a celestial body

Shining all over the world!
Spreading its radiance all across the globe

Turn up the lights to feel me,
Brighten up the surroundings, to sense my presence

Where you wanna be, standing at the edge of the world.
At the brink of the world, where you wish to stay

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALESSANDRO BENASSI, MARCO BENASSI, SHANELL WOODGET

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