Rather Be
Clean Band 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
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
The song "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne is a love song about the feeling of being with someone who makes everything else in the world fade away. The song opens by setting the scene of the journeys the singer and their partner have been on together, and how being together makes it all worth it. They could travel the world, but as long as they're together, they're in the best place they could be. The singer expresses that they would be content waiting forever for this feeling as long as they're with their love.
The chorus centers on the idea that being with this person is the best place they could possibly be. The repetition of "no place I'd rather be" reinforces the feeling of being completely content and fulfilled in their relationship. The second verse conveys the idea that the relationship is simple and easy, and reinforces the message that being with this person is the best place to be.
The song's message of contentment and the power of love is conveyed through melodic harmonies and a lively beat, making it a popular dance hit that has resonated with listeners around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm
We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
Despite being far away from home, we've journeyed far and wide in search of adventure
But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
My happiness and contentment stems from being by your side
I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
My devotion to you is eternal, and being with you is the highlight of my life
As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat
You are the reason for my continued existence and happiness
With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
Together, we have taken many steps on our journey, from Japan's Kyoto to San Francisco's Bay Area
Strolling so casually
We walk with ease and comfort, enjoying every moment we spend together
We're different and the same, gave you another name
We may have different backgrounds and experiences, but we share a deep connection and bond
Switch up the batteries
We constantly renew and recharge our energy and passion for each other
If you gave me a chance I would take it
I am willing to take risks and pursue any opportunity to be with you
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Even though the outcome is uncertain, I am confident that my efforts will lead to success
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
I am honest and true in my love for you, and cannot be embarrassed or ashamed by my feelings
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
Being with you is my top priority and my source of joy and fulfillment
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis and enthusiasm
Ooh ooh
Vocalization of pleasure and excitement
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Together, we have embarked on a journey of self-discovery and inner fulfillment
Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
We strive to make our love and connection last forever, so that we are never left feeling incomplete or unsatisfied
It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
Being with you is effortless and brings a sense of divine tranquility and peace
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be (Yeah)
Reaffirmation of the importance of being with you
Hoo
Vocalization of pleasure and excitement
(Be)
Encouragement to continue being true to oneself and to love freely
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah
Musical interlude and expression of joy and enthusiasm
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
Final affirmation of the importance of being with you
Contributed by Nathaniel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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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