Since, Joshua's songs have been further featured on the FOX Television drama North Shore, Bones and the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. His song "Star Mile" is on The Last Kiss movie soundtrack. Most recently his song "What If You" was featured on the Catch and Release soundtrack. He also has a couple tracks on the Adam soundtrack, including "When I Find You."
The album "We Were Here" was released in 2006, containing many of the songs featured on the various television shows. The album is made up of heavily acoustic indie Folk/Pop, and is especially reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Jode Gannon, Damien Rice and Iron & Wine.
Joshua Radin is featured in Ashtar Command's song "Mark IV" from the band's debut LP American Sunshine.
I'd Rather Be with You
Joshua Radin Lyrics
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Watch the rain play on the ocean top
All the things I feel I need to say
I can't explain in any other way
I need to be bold
Need to jump in the cold water
Need to grow older with a girl like you
The one to make it so easy
When you show me the truth
Yeah, I'd rather be with you
Say you want the same thing too
Now here's the sun, come to dry the rain
Warm my shoulders and relieve my pain
You're the one thing that I'm missing here
With you beside me I no longer fear
I need to be bold
Need to jump in the cold water
Need to grow older with a girl like you
Finally see you are naturally
The one to make it so easy
When you show me the truth
Yeah, I'd rather be with you
Say you want the same thing too
I could have saved so much time for us
Had I seen the way to get to where I am today
You waited on me for so long
So now, listen to me say
I need to be bold
Need to jump in the cold water
Need to grow older with a girl like you
Finally see you are naturally
The one to make it so easy
When you show me the truth
Yeah, I'd rather be with you
Say you want the same thing too
Say you feel the way I do
In Joshua Radin's song "I'd Rather Be with You", the singer is sitting alone on a dock in the rain, contemplating his feelings and trying to find the words to express them. He recognizes that he needs to be brave and take a leap of faith in order to achieve the love he seeks, and that this love belongs to the girl who has been a constant source of comfort for him. He sings about how she makes everything seem effortless and how he wants to spend the rest of his life growing old with her. The sunshine that breaks through the clouds represents hope and healing, and he realizes that being with this person is the missing piece of his puzzle, and that he no longer has to be afraid because he has the unconditional love and support of someone who understands him.
The lyrics to "I'd Rather Be with You" evoke feelings of vulnerability, honesty, and a desire for connection. The singer is searching for someone who can make him feel like he belongs, who can be his safe haven in a tumultuous world. The theme of taking risks and being unafraid of the unknown is interwoven throughout the lyrics, and the idea of growing older with the person you love is a nod to the commitment and sacrifice that is necessary to achieve true love. Radin's gentle, emotive voice adds to the introspective, contemplative mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting here, on this lonely dock
I am currently alone and deep in thought.
Watch the rain play on the ocean top
I am observing the movements of the rain on the sea from my current position.
All the things I feel I need to say
I have so many things to say, but finding the right words is difficult for me.
I can't explain in any other way
There is no other way for me to explain my feelings.
I need to be bold
I require courage to do what I need to do.
Need to jump in the cold water
I need to take a leap of faith, no matter how uncertain the outcome may be.
Need to grow older with a girl like you
I want to grow old with someone as special as you.
Finally see you are naturally
I have realized that you are the right person for me.
The one to make it so easy
You make everything effortless for me.
When you show me the truth
I appreciate when you reveal the truth to me.
Yeah, I'd rather be with you
I prefer being with you above anything else.
Say you want the same thing too
I hope you want the same thing as well.
Now here's the sun, come to dry the rain
A new day has arrived, and it brings with it hope and optimism.
Warm my shoulders and relieve my pain
Being with you brings me comfort and eases my worries.
You're the one thing that I'm missing here
I feel incomplete without you by my side.
With you beside me I no longer fear
When you're with me, I feel safe and secure, and my fears fade away.
I could have saved so much time for us
I wish I had realized my feelings for you earlier, as it would have saved us a lot of time.
Had I seen the way to get to where I am today
If only I had understood how I feel about you, I would have arrived at this point sooner.
You waited on me for so long
I appreciate your patience with me during my journey to realizing my feelings for you.
So now, listen to me say
I want to express my feelings to you openly and honestly.
Say you feel the way I do
I hope that you have similar feelings towards me.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA RYAN RADIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Samantha
This was the song I walked down the aisle to at my wedding in 2019 ❤ my husband and I are best friends and have been since I was 15 (I'm 37 now) and the song just really resonated with me. Plus this song is in one of our favorites Scrubs episodes, "Cookie Pants" ❤️🍪 Thank you for such a beautiful song and it being a part of a lifelong memory for us.
Jenni P
I love this so much🥰❤️ Thank you for the gift of your music and your beautiful voice Josh❤️
Kasandra Annmarie
I’ve been looking for Joshua Radin for a long time me and my ex used to listen to this guy he’s awesome my ex was a loser that beat me up but this guy has some talent
imaLOVEglutton
i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!! his voice is so smooth... such a feel good song!
Amanda Campiolo
I love Joshua and I love this song, and this video is SO much better than the other one! I wonder which was released first... and why the other one even exist? this one is perfect! I love her smile! :)
RegalMommy
Wow this is a beautiful song!
Zane Berry
I was playing this on my guitar. My dad asked me if I was playing Fleetwood Mac. I then proceeded to look up the tab for the Fleetwood Mac song he was talking about, and they're almost identical...which I'm fine with because this song is still just beautiful
Ryan Huffman
Which Fleetwood Mac song?
Kim Franseen
I love this song. <3
driver2014
love this song :)