Rather Be With You
Wale & 9th Wonder feat. J Cole & Curren$y Lyrics


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I'd Rather Be with You Babe (yes I do)
I'd rather beeeeee with youuuuuuuuuuuu

[Chorus]
Rather be, rather
Rather be, rather
Rather be, rather
Rather beee with youuuuuu

[J.Cole]
Yeah
Hey
Ay though I love you hate that bitch that's always with you
aShame I gotta put up with her shit just to get you
She thru another fit you had to split because she was wit you
And now I'm at the crib all alone damn I miss you
Ay when we first met you was too tense for me to get through
And then I got you loose it's like a glove how I fit you
Your two lips they smell like tulips so official
My niggas'll probably clown me if I told 'em that I kissed you
But you clean as a whistle Wet as a tissue in the toilet
Love to hit that spot get you hot like I boil it
Even let ol' girl watch she enjoy it
Even though she make it hard for me to see you
Knowing that I need you
Now look, don't make a grown nigga beg that ain't fair bitch
Just take them clothes off oh look you got your hair did
For me looks good She said oh you so sweet
Now get me while you can you bout to have to wait a whole week
Ah hell not the beast really I don't give a fuck
Well since you already bleedin' that mean I don't get to cut
Ay Look I'm already fienin' so just let me slide thru
Tell your homegirl relax and let me get inside you
Because that booty mad thick behind your juicy ass lips
I'm trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
Then I'm bustin' like an uzi in this bougie ass chick
The only reason that I put up with this moody ass bitch
Is... you.

Rather be, (Hey baby its... you) rather
Rather be, (Now baby its... you) rather
Rather be, (Hey baby its... you) rather
(And I...) rather beee with youuuuuu

[Wale]
Yeah
She said I love you she talks tellin' me to kiss her up
But when her friend visits I doesn't get it much
Its soo-woo season and shawty dick teasin' now for that reason
Now my shit is like a crip sneaker
Listen love of my life I'm tryin' to get some, uh-tention
You don't gotta listen just give a fuck
Your mouth I don't need your legs you can keep
Just tryin' to get up in your jeans re-sew your seams
And your pussy was the cameo but stole the scene
So I got my camera on your cameltoe say cheese
Two lips blowin' kisses, muah to my mistress
Goodbye to my girl when I'm in it
I'll take you out shorty but let me know its mine
I'll paint you with my tongue and stay in those bikini lines
See it's a part of you I gotta be a part of
But every other part of you make me wanna depart and
Baby look at what you started, why am I working for it
Why are we still conversing when I'm sure you've heard the chorus
I'm sure you get the point and I prefer you throw it urgent
Your mind can say no but she can't control the urges
Because your booty mad thick behind them juicy ass lips
Trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
Then I'm bustin' like an uzi when I'm thru with that shit
The only reason why I put up with this stupid ass bitch
Is because of you.

[Chorus]
Rather be, rather
Rather be, rather
Rather be, rather
(And I...) rather beee with youuuuuu

[Curren$y]
Uh, and how I wish I would've met you first
Never had a chance to try
Cause your overprotected friend saw the lust in my eyes
So you she would hide
Because she thought of me as a typical guy
Which you know I'm differ-right
You listenin' to her
Leaving you with empty nights
Recognize shawty, be real with ya'self
Mama feelin' herself literally
And I wondering if I mention this to get rid of me
Cause every time you come by to kick it
And I open up the door you bring her cranky ass with you
Influencing your decisions I can't even get a minute
Without her making attempts to go and hog up all of my attention
She talk and I don't listen
I'm just picturin' me stickin' and movin' you moanin'
Music on the counter in the kitchen
This better be that niggas bitch reachin' for my zipper
Cause they figure there is no way that my dick is big I beg to differ
If they let the research droop I so get it
She know you'll never be the same if I hit it
You know you longing for the stroke so you drippin'
She smoking and that will be the scapegoat for sippin'
Oooo your booty so thick behind them juicy ass lips
Trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
Then I'm bustin' like an uzi when I'm thru with that shit
The only reason that I put up with this bougie ass bitch
Is... you

[Chorus]
Rather be, rather
Rather be, rather




Rather be, rather
(And I...) rather beee with youuuuuu

Overall Meaning

The song Rather Be With You by Wale & 9th Wonder feat. J Cole & Curren$y is a love song that speaks about the complicated nature of relationships. The chorus repeatedly states a strong desire to be with someone, presumably the one the singer loves. J Cole talks about his feelings towards this person, admitting to putting up with another woman just to be near her. Although he may not have initially been able to get through to her, he eventually did and now appreciates the relationship deeply. In his verse, Wale talks about his frustration with the woman’s friend, who seems to come between them rather frequently. He expresses the desire to be with her, but is often held back by this friend who seems to only worsen the situation. Lastly, Curren$y talks of a missed opportunity to be with this person before she became beholden to the situation she is now in. He emphasizes the strong physical attraction between them, but ultimately discerns that he could never act without hurting himself and those involved.


The song is a powerful expression of love, and the struggles that come along with finding and keeping it. Each artist brings a different perspective and element to the song, creating a deeply emotional narrative. The repeated chorus of β€œRather be with you” emphasizes the ultimate yearning for the one they love, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd Rather Be with You Babe (yes I do)
I would much rather be with you, my love.


I'd rather beeeeee with youuuuuuuuuuuu
I prefer to be with you, and only you.


Rather be, rather
I would rather choose to be


Rather beee with youuuuuu
I would rather be with you, and only you.


Yeah
Yes, it is true.


Hey
Hello


Ay though I love you hate that bitch that's always with you
Although I love you, I dislike the person who is constantly accompanying you.


aShame I gotta put up with her shit just to get you
It's unfortunate that I have to tolerate her nonsense in order to be with you.


She thru another fit you had to split because she was wit you
She caused another tantrum, and you had to leave because she was present.


And now I'm at the crib all alone damn I miss you
Now I am at home by myself, and I truly miss you.


Ay when we first met you was too tense for me to get through
When we initially met, you were too guarded for me to connect with.


And then I got you loose it's like a glove how I fit you
But eventually I managed to make you feel comfortable, like a perfect fit.


Your two lips they smell like tulips so official
The scent of your lips is like that of tulips, so delightful and genuine.


My niggas'll probably clown me if I told 'em that I kissed you
My friends would likely mock me if I admitted that I kissed you.


But you clean as a whistle Wet as a tissue in the toilet
But you are pure and fresh, just like a clean tissue in the toilet.


Love to hit that spot get you hot like I boil it
I love to touch that sensitive spot and make you feel hot, just like boiling water.


Even let ol' girl watch she enjoy it
I even allowed the other woman to watch, and she seemed to enjoy it.


Even though she make it hard for me to see you
Even though she makes it difficult for me to spend time with you.


Knowing that I need you
Despite knowing that I truly need you.


Now look, don't make a grown nigga beg that ain't fair bitch
Now, don't make a mature man beg, that is not fair.


Just take them clothes off oh look you got your hair did
Just undress and show off, oh, you got your hair done.


For me looks good She said oh you so sweet
She said it looks good for me, and complimented me as sweet.


Now get me while you can you bout to have to wait a whole week
Now take advantage of this moment, because you will have to wait an entire week.


Ah hell not the beast really I don't give a fuck
Oh no, here comes the annoying person, but honestly, I don't care.


Well since you already bleedin' that mean I don't get to cut
Since you are already on your period, it means I won't get to have sex with you.


Ay Look I'm already fienin' so just let me slide thru
But I am already eager and craving for it, so just let me come over.


Tell your homegirl relax and let me get inside you
Ask your friend to relax and allow me to be intimate with you.


Because that booty mad thick behind your juicy ass lips
Because your rear end is thick and your lips are luscious and tempting.


I'm trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
I am attempting to make you feel aroused and excited, just like in a Jacuzzi.


Then I'm bustin' like an uzi in this bougie ass chick
Then I will release my excitement and climax, just like a rapid-fire submachine gun, in this high-maintenance woman.


The only reason that I put up with this moody ass bitch
The only reason I tolerate this temperamental woman.


Is... you
Is because I am infatuated with you.


Yeah
Yes, it is true.


She said I love you she talks tellin' me to kiss her up
She tells me she loves me and constantly demands kisses.


But when her friend visits I doesn't get it much
But when her friend is around, I don't receive the same attention.


Its soo-woo season and shawty dick teasin' now for that reason
It's a time when she tries to entice other men, and because of that, she teases me.


Now my shit is like a crip sneaker
Now my mood is like a sneaker associated with the Crip gang, all tied up and frustrated.


Listen love of my life I'm tryin' to get some, uh-tention
Listen, my love, I am trying to receive some attention.


You don't gotta listen just give a fuck
You don't need to pay attention, just show some desire.


Your mouth I don't need your legs you can keep
I do not need your verbal affection, I would prefer if you kept your physical intimacy.


Just tryin' to get up in your jeans re-sew your seams
I am just trying to have sexual intercourse with you, metaphorically stitching back your broken relationship.


And your pussy was the cameo but stole the scene
And your vagina was meant to have a small appearance, but it ended up stealing all the attention.


So I got my camera on your cameltoe say cheese
So I focused on your visible genital outline, saying 'cheese' as if taking a photograph.


Two lips blowin' kisses, muah to my mistress
The lips of your vagina sending kisses, representing my secret lover.


Goodbye to my girl when I'm in it
I say goodbye to my girlfriend when I am engaged with my secret lover.


I'll take you out shorty but let me know its mine
I will treat you to a date, but I need you to assure me that you are mine.


I'll paint you with my tongue and stay in those bikini lines
I will pleasure you orally and remain within the boundaries of your bikini lines.


See it's a part of you I gotta be a part of
It is a specific aspect of you that I must be involved in.


But every other part of you make me wanna depart and
But every other part of you makes me want to leave and distance myself.


Baby look at what you started, why am I working for it
Baby, look at the situation you initiated, why do I have to put in all the effort.


Why are we still conversing when I'm sure you've heard the chorus
Why are we still having this discussion when I am certain you have already heard the main message.


I'm sure you get the point and I prefer you throw it urgent
I am sure you understand the point I am trying to make, and I want you to address it quickly.


Your mind can say no but she can't control the urges
Your mind might reject the idea, but your body cannot resist the desires.


Because your booty mad thick behind them juicy ass lips
Because your buttocks are impressively large, and your lips are incredibly attractive.


Trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
I am attempting to make you feel aroused and stimulated, just like being in a Jacuzzi.


Then I'm bustin' like an uzi in this bougie ass chick
Then I will ejaculate forcefully, just like an uzi gun, in this sophisticated woman.


The only reason I put up with this moody ass bitch
The only reason I endure this unpredictable and difficult woman.


Is because of you
Is because of my deep affection for you.


Yeah
Yes, it is true.


She said I love you she talks tellin' me to kiss her up
She expresses her love for me and constantly demands kisses.


But when her friend visits I doesn't get it much
But when her friend is around, I don't receive the same attention.


Its soo-woo season and shawty dick teasin' now for that reason
It's a time when she tries to entice other men, and because of that, she teases me.


Now my shit is like a crip sneaker
Now my mood is like a sneaker associated with the Crip gang, tight and frustrated.


Listen love of my life I'm tryin' to get some, uh-tention
Listen, my love, I am trying to receive some attention.


You don't gotta listen just give a fuck
You don't need to pay attention, just show some desire.


Your mouth I don't need your legs you can keep
I do not need your verbal affection, I would prefer if you kept your physical intimacy.


Just tryin' to get up in your jeans re-sew your seams
I am just trying to have sexual intercourse with you, metaphorically stitching back your broken relationship.


And your pussy was the cameo but stole the scene
And your vagina was meant to have a small appearance, but it ended up stealing all the attention.


So I got my camera on your cameltoe say cheese
So I focused on your visible genital outline, saying 'cheese' as if taking a photograph.


Two lips blowin' kisses, muah to my mistress
The lips of your vagina sending kisses, representing my secret lover.


Goodbye to my girl when I'm in it
I say goodbye to my girlfriend when I am engaged with my secret lover.


I'll take you out shorty but let me know its mine
I will treat you to a date, but I need you to assure me that you are mine.


I'll paint you with my tongue and stay in those bikini lines
I will pleasure you orally and remain within the boundaries of your bikini lines.


See it's a part of you I gotta be a part of
It is a specific aspect of you that I must be involved in.


But every other part of you make me wanna depart and
But every other part of you makes me want to leave and distance myself.


Baby look at what you started, why am I working for it
Baby, look at the situation you initiated, why do I have to put in all the effort.


Why are we still conversing when I'm sure you've heard the chorus
Why are we still having this discussion when I am certain you have already heard the main message.


I'm sure you get the point and I prefer you throw it urgent
I am sure you understand the point I am trying to make, and I want you to address it quickly.


Your mind can say no but she can't control the urges
Your mind might reject the idea, but your body cannot resist the desires.


Because your booty mad thick behind them juicy ass lips
Because your buttocks are impressively large, and your lips are incredibly attractive.


Trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
I am attempting to make you feel aroused and stimulated, just like being in a Jacuzzi.


Then I'm bustin' like an uzi when I'm thru with that shit
Then I will ejaculate forcefully, just like an uzi gun, when I finish engaging in sexual activity.


The only reason that I put up with this bougie ass bitch
The only reason I tolerate this haughty and arrogant woman.


Is because of you
Is because of my deep affection for you.


Uh, and how I wish I would've met you first
And how I wish I had the opportunity to meet you before anyone else.


Never had a chance to try
Never had the opportunity to experience it.


Cause your overprotected friend saw the lust in my eyes
Because your overprotective friend noticed the desire in my eyes.


So you she would hide
So she would hide you from me.


Because she thought of me as a typical guy
Because she thought of me as just another ordinary guy.


Which you know I'm differ-right
However, you know that I am different and unique.


You listenin' to her
You are paying attention to her.


Leaving you with empty nights
Leaving you with lonely and unfulfilled nights.


Recognize shawty, be real with ya'self
Realize, my dear, be honest with yourself.


Mama feelin' herself literally
You, Mama, should feel confident and attractive physically.


And I wondering if I mention this to get rid of me
And I am wondering if you mentioned my interest to drive me away.


Cause every time you come by to kick it
Because every time you come over to spend time with me.


And I open up the door you bring her cranky ass with you
And when I open the door, you bring her irritating personality with you.


Influencing your decisions I can't even get a minute
She is influencing your choices, and I cannot even have a moment alone with you.


Without her making attempts to go and hog up all of my attention
Without her attempting to monopolize all of my attention.


She talk and I don't listen
She talks, but I do not pay attention to her.


I'm just picturin' me stickin' and movin' you moanin'
I am imagining the pleasure of being intimate with you while you moan with pleasure.


Music on the counter in the kitchen
Background music playing on the kitchen counter


This better be that niggas bitch reachin' for my zipper
I hope she is not trying to touch my genital area.


Cause they figure there is no way that my dick is big I beg to differ
Because they assume that my penis is not big, but I disagree with that assumption.


If they let the research droop I so get it
If they let the investigation drop, they will understand and recognize the truth.


She know you'll never be the same if I hit it
She knows that you will be forever changed if I have sex with you.


You know you longing for the stroke so you drippin'
You know you desire the sexual activity, and it is making you wet.


She smoking and that will be the scapegoat for sippin'
She is vaping, using it as an excuse for drinking alcohol.


Oooo your booty so thick behind them juicy ass lips
Oh, your buttocks are so curvy and thick, and your lips are so alluring.


Trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
I am attempting to arouse you and make you wet, just like in a Jacuzzi.


Then I'm bustin' like an uzi when I'm thru with that shit
Then I will ejaculate powerfully, just like an uzi gun, when I am finished with the sexual activity.


The only reason that I put up with this bougie ass bitch
The only reason I tolerate this high-maintenance and spoiled woman.


Is... you
Is because of my deep affection for you.


Rather be, rather
I would rather choose to be


Rather be, rather
I would rather choose to be


Rather be, rather
I would rather choose to be


(And I...) rather beee with youuuuuu
(And I...) would rather be with you, and only you.




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@michaelrash2609

Only real Cole fans got stuff like this popping up on their recommended videos 😎

@professr9343

Michael Rash *Curren$y fans lol

@marcusnewman3544

Michael Rash or Spitta fans.. cuz I don't fuck wit Cole lol but here the video is..

@michaelrash2609

Marcus Newman you don't fΓΌΓ§k wit cole???? I feel bad for uπŸ‘ŒπŸ½πŸ’―

@marcusnewman3544

Michael Rash nah ..lol I dont mean I dont fuck wit cole at all.. I mean I'm not a cole fan like ima currensy fan.. lol

@jeremyjackson4476

ALL TREE OF DEM πŸ”₯

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@asheman5240

I would spend any dollar amount on a Wale and J Cole collab album. Love there music

@danielr1384

This is the jam we’re the real fans at!!!

@danielr1384

This song took me back when I found it

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Dang Man This A Throwback Always Got The πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

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