Rather Be
The Filharmonic Lyrics
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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
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
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
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
The Filharmonic's song "Rather Be" is a love song about the happiness and contentment that comes from being with the person you love, no matter where you are. The lyrics express the idea that as long as the two people are together, they can find happiness and peace in any situation or location. The song speaks to the idea that sometimes the journey is as important as the destination and that the path to finding true love and inner peace can be filled with challenges, but it is worth the effort.
The song's chorus is catchy and upbeat with the repetition of the phrase "no place I'd rather be." The lyrics speak of a sense of certainty and dedication to the relationship, with the singer saying they would wait forever for their love and take a shot in the dark because they know with all their heart that they can't be shamed when they are together. The song's verses focus on the couple's travels, from Kyoto to the bay, and the easy simplicity of being with each other. The singer emphasizes that they are different yet the same, and they even gave each other new names.
Overall, "Rather Be" is a celebration of love and finding happiness with the one you love, no matter what obstacles you may face along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
We're a thousand miles from comfort
We've traveled so far away from our comfort zones.
We have traveled land and sea
We've journeyed across both land and sea to get where we are now.
But as long as you are with me
As long as I have you by my side.
There's no place I'd rather be
I am content and happy with where I am because of you.
I would wait forever, exulted in the scene
I could wait an eternity and still be excited about our journey together.
As long as I am with you
Being with you is what makes me happy.
My heart continues to beat
Being with you keeps me alive and full of life.
With every step we take, Kyoto to the bay
We embark on our journey, from one place to another, together.
Strolling so casually
We walk together with ease and comfort, without any worries or stress.
We're different and the same
Although we may have different personalities and backgrounds, we still complement each other perfectly.
Gave you another name
I gave you a special nickname to show how much you mean to me.
Switch up the batteries
We refresh ourselves and recharge our energy to keep going with our journey.
If you gave me a chance
If you allowed me an opportunity.
I would take it
I would jump at the chance and seize the moment.
It's a shot in the dark
It's a risky move, but it's worth it because of my feelings for you.
But I'll make it
I am confident that I can succeed in making things work between us.
Know with all of your heart
Believe wholeheartedly.
You can't shame me
Nothing can bring me down or make me feel bad as long as I am with you.
When I am with you
Being with you is all that matters.
There's no place I'd rather be
My heart and soul belong with you, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
We staked out on a mission
We embarked on a journey with a purpose.
To find our inner peace
To discover and achieve a state of calmness and happiness within ourselves.
Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
Ensure that our journey and relationship are eternal and there are no loose ends.
It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
It's effortless and pure to be with you, and it's something special.
If you gave me a chance
If you allowed me an opportunity.
I would take it
I would jump at the chance and seize the moment.
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
It's a risky move, but it's worth it because of my feelings for you.
Know with all of your heart
Believe wholeheartedly.
You can't shame me
Nothing can bring me down or make me feel bad as long as I am with you.
When I am with you
Being with you is all that matters.
There's no place I'd rather be
My heart and soul belong with you, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
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