Rather Be
The Verve Lyrics

There's no evil introductions
This place is free of superficiality and pretense; there are no ulterior motives or hidden agendas.

No dark corridors of fame
There isn't any maniacal pursuit of worldly success and fame here; there are no dark hidden places.

You won't find your fortune
This place is not about profit and material gains; there's no promise of wealth or prosperity.

You might find some pain
There's no denying that some level of suffering and pain may be found here; perhaps because of the intense emotional connections made here.

I wanna lie, lie together
I want to be close to you; to be physically and emotionally intimate with you. To lay down flat and rest in our embrace.

Feels like our last embrace
This feels critical, as if it may be the final time we are able to be so close to each other, hence emotionally intense.

In a world full of confusion
The world is complicated and twisted, so it’s difficult to find a place where things are straightforward and easy to understand.

Yeah the human race
All of Humanity with its uniquely diverse people, cultures, beliefs, and values are here in this place; we share a bond with them.

But I'd rather be here than be anywhere
Out of all places in the world, this is the preferred one; it has a unique charm and appeal, and we feel at home here.

Is there anywhere better than here?
Putting the question out, gives the answer in itself; indicating that there may not be any place better than here.

You know these feelings I found, they are oh so rare
There are feelings of strong emotional connection, romance and love present here, which can't be found everywhere - this place is rare and unique.

Sometimes life seems to tear us apart
Things in life get overwhelmingly hard, and we must overcome obstacles that get in the way of our emotional connections.

I don't wanna let you go
I want to hold onto you tightly and not let go, even when life is hard and separates us.

Sometimes these feelings hit me, I start to cry
The emotions of love, happiness and deep connection hit me so hard that tears are drawn from my eyes involuntarily.

'Cause I won't ever let you go
I promise to not let anything - not even life itself- to get in the way of our bond, promising to stick together through thick and thin.

Oh my my my my we're multiplying
Our relationship is growing and expanding, and this feeling is exhilarating and exciting.

Always living under some cloud
Despite the growth, there's always uncertainty and overhanging doubt about the sustainability of the relationship.

Always on the eve of destruction
The feeling of the possibility of eminent collapse or destruction is ever present; perhaps from previous experiences or past failures.

Make you wanna scream out loud
The tension and worry generated from the aforementioned fears can be unbearable and frustrating, forcing one to want to let it out with a shout.

And as I watched the birds soar
Observing the beauty and serenity of nature, perhaps interpreting the flying birds as a message of freedom or escape.

Mighty lies and wishes spun
Thoughts, desires, and hopes are created in the mind, wishing for a world free of our hard realities and impossibilities.

Oh mama mama why I'm still crying
The frustration and dissatisfaction persists, even after observing and contemplating the natural world.

Oh now the day is come
Despite those feelings, the day has still come, and we must face our fears and dilemmas - past and present.