She is best known for featuring on Clean Bandit's 2014 single "Rather Be"; the song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and Irish Singles Chart. She also featured on Route 94's single "My Love", which was released weeks later and also reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and Scottish Chart.
Her debut single, "Right Here", has charted at number 6 in the UK.
Rather Be
Jess Glynne 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)
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
"Rather Be," by Jess Glynne, is a love song that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of being with someone that you love. The lyrics talk about traveling thousands of miles together, from Kyoto to The Bay, in search of inner peace and comfort. The singer describes how she would wait forever to be with her lover, as long as she is with him, her heart continues to beat. The chorus of the song repeats "When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be," emphasizing the idea that the most important place in the world is with the person you love.
The lyrics are also about the power of love to provide a sense of belonging and togetherness. The song suggests that being with someone that you love can create a sacred simplicity that makes everything else fade into the background. The idea that love can create a sense of belonging is further emphasized in the line "We're different and the same, gave you another name," suggesting that love can help us find our true selves.
The lyrics of "Rather Be" are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful message about the importance of love, belonging, and togetherness. The song celebrates the beauty of being with someone you love and suggests that love has the power to transform even the most challenging situations into something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh
This is the opening of the song and sets the mood for a positive and upbeat tune.
We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
The singer and her companion have journeyed far and wide in search of adventure and excitement.
But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
The presence of the singer's companion makes up for the physical discomfort they faced for their journey.
I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
The singer feels content with her surroundings and has no problem staying in that current moment forever.
As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat
The singer's emotional and mental well-being is tied to the presence of her companion.
With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
The singer and her companion continue to explore new places, from Kyoto in Japan to the Bay Area in California.
Strolling so casually
The pair moves effortlessly and without stress, suggesting a sense of comfort and ease in their relationship.
We're different and the same, gave you another name
Although different, the two have a strong bond, so much so that the singer changes her partner's name playfully.
Switch up the batteries
This line suggests finding a way to recharge themselves when tired, either literally or metaphorically.
If you gave me a chance I would take it
The singer is enthusiastic and optimistic about opportunities presented to her.
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
The outcome is uncertain, but the singer is determined to see it through despite the risk.
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
The singer has confidence in herself, independent of others' opinions.
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
Being with her companion brings the singer the utmost happiness and satisfaction.
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
This repeated refrain emphasizes the importance of the singer's companion to her.
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
The singer and companion are on a journey to discover their inner selves and find happiness in one another.
Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
The singer desires an eternal bond so that nothing is left unresolved or missing.
It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
The singer enjoys the uncomplicated nature of her relationship, which is a source of joy and comfort.
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be (Yeah)
This line echoes a previous one and reiterates how much the singer cherishes being with her companion.
Be be be be be be be be be
This repeated refrain serves as background music for the fade-out, emphasizing the song's catchy melody.
Lyrics Ā© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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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