Rather Be
Hit Radio FFH: Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne Lyrics


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Oh, oh, 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)

Oh, oh
Be be be be be be be be be
Yeah, yeah, yeah, 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 featuring Jess Glynne is a love song about two people who are so happy with each other’s company that they would rather be nowhere else. The song starts with the lyrics, "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". These lyrics are about a couple who are on a journey and, although they might be far from their comfort zone, they are satisfied because they are together. The song also talks about the joy of experiencing new places and things in the company of the person you love. For example, "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". These lyrics are about two people exploring new places and being happy to experience different things together.


The chorus of "Rather Be" is about the strength of the relationship between the two people: "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." These lyrics are about the commitment and dedication the singer has to their partner. It implies that even in difficult or uncertain situations, their affection for each other remains strong.


Overall, "Rather Be" is about the joy of companionship and finding happiness in the little moments shared with someone special. It is a heartfelt and uplifting song that celebrates the beauty of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
We've gone far in search of happiness, leaving our comfort zones behind.


But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
As long as we're together, my happiness is complete.


I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
I'm patient when it comes to finding love and will find joy in our surroundings.


As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat
My heart beats for you, and being with you is what keeps it going.


With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
We're always on the move, exploring new places and taking each step together.


Strolling so casually
We move so easily and smoothly together.


We're different and the same, gave you another name
We have our own identities, but I cherish and love you so much, that I've given you a special nickname.


Switch up the batteries
We need to recharge, change things up and explore new things together.


If you gave me a chance I would take it
I'm willing to take a chance on love.


It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Despite the uncertainty, I'm confident that we can make it work.


Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
I'm not ashamed of how I feel about you, and I know that you feel the same way.


N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
I'm so happy in your company, and there's nowhere else I'd rather be.


We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Our goal is to find happiness together and personal fulfillment.


Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
We want our love to last forever and never feel incomplete without each other.


It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
Our love is uncomplicated and feels natural and fulfilling.


When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
You make me so happy that I'd never want to be anywhere else when I'm with you.


Be be be be be be be be be
This line is just a playful repetition of 'be' sounds.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Nicole Marshall, Jack Patterson, Grace Chatto, Jimmy Napes

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