Rather Be
Pentatonix (Clean Bandit Cover) Lyrics
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Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (Oh)
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 place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Lalaladadum
Lalalada
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Oh, make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
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 (Woah)
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 place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (Be)
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (No oh)
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (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 place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
The lyrics to Pentatonix's song, Rather Be, are a tribute to the strong bond of love between two people. The song highlights the importance of being in the company of the person you love, even though you may be far away from home or the place you feel comfortable. The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes this sentiment with lines like "No place I'd rather be, When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be."
The song also touches upon the journey of finding inner peace and achieving a sense of completeness. The lyrics can be interpreted as the search for this wholeness by traveling extensively, switching up batteries, and exalting in the serene beauty of your surroundings. All these lyrics are ultimately revealed to be about the journey that the main character was on in search of love.
In conclusion, Rather Be is a love song that celebrates the unique bond between two people, the journey of finding inner peace and completeness, and the comfort that comes from being with the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lalaladadum
Background vocalization
We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
Although we are far from home and have seen many places, it doesn't matter as long as we are together
But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
Being with you is more important to me than any physical location
I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
I would be content waiting indefinitely as long as I am with you
As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat
You are the reason for my existence and my heart beats for you
With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
We have traveled from Kyoto to San Francisco, enjoying each other's company along the way
Strolling so casually
We are taking our time and enjoying the journey
We're different and the same, gave you another name
Although we are unique individuals, we have a deep connection that goes beyond labels
Switch up the batteries
We rejuvenate each other and keep each other going
If you gave me a chance I would take it
I am willing to do anything for the opportunity to be with you
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
I am willing to take a risk on this love, even if it seems uncertain
Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me
I am secure in my love for you and nothing can make me feel ashamed of it
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
Being with you is the best place to be, no matter where we are physically
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
We are on a journey together to find inner peace and fulfillment
Oh, make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
We want our love to be forever and complete, leaving nothing unfinished
Lalaladadum (be)
Background vocalization
Lalaladadum (no oh)
Background vocalization
Lalaladadum (be be be be)
Background vocalization
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah
Background vocalization
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRACE CHATTO, JACK PATTERSON, JIMMY NAPES, NICOLE MARSHALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Vizible21
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (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
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Lalaladadum
Lalalada
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Oh, make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
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 (Woah)
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 place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (Be)
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (No oh)
Lalaladadum
Lalaladadum (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 place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
No, no, no, no place I'd rather be
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
@shanonleetaufanga7370
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 nN-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
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
@user-yr8cq7hv5l
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, exulted 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
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
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
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather 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
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
@cleanbandit
Woah, this is amazing. Thanks so much, it's cheered me up no end! Grace
@4ever72
Romain Bardiau Cleaaaaaaaaan Bannnnndit <3
@pastamilkshakes
omg! Did not see that coming!
@MyMagicman3000
!!!!!!!!
@janetranslates
Such a great song, and I like your video very much. I can't tell you how glad I am that you like the PTX cover! I appreciate your generosity in commenting on it on YouTube and Twitter.
@Wiley_Coyote
Really cool of you guys to give a nod to this. PTX will certainly be over the moon to see you like it.
@user-vu9hv7xc2d
冒頭のシーンで日本語が聞こえて嬉しかったし、さらに彼らが日本に来て歌ってくれて本当に嬉しい。
いつの日かパンデミックが収まったら、また日本へ来て素敵な歌声を聴かせて下さい。
@UncreativUsername
Me not even noticing the Japanese at the beginning
@user-xs6yt3mo2q
日本はいい国ですよ
@user-he8gr4pp3o
え、冒頭日本語やないやろ?なんて言うんとか認識できん