Rather Be With You
Wale ft. 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

In the song "Rather Be With You" by Wale featuring J. Cole and Curren$y, the artists express their desire to be with the women they love, despite obstacles that stand in their way. The chorus repeats the line "I'd rather be with you babe," emphasizing that the love they feel is stronger than anything else. J. Cole's verse talks about a woman he loves but has to put up with her difficult friend to be around her. He describes her as fitting him like a glove and boasts about her tulip-scented lips. Wale's verse focuses on his desire for sexual intimacy with his lover, even if it means putting up with her friend's interference. Curren$y's verse discusses his regret about not meeting his lover first and his frustration with her friend's influence on their relationship.


The song has a jazz-inspired beat with a smooth and relaxed tempo that gives the feeling of lounging around and enjoying time with a loved one. The lyrics reveal the rappers' vulnerability and their willingness to put up with obstacles to be with the person they love. "Rather Be With You" was well-received by audiences and has become one of Wale's most popular songs. It is a favorite for those who prioritizes spending time with their significant other.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd Rather Be with You Babe (yes I do)
The singer desires to be with his love interest.


Rather be, rather
The singer is expressing his preference to be with his love interest.


Rather beee with youuuuuu
The singer repeats his desire to be with his love interest.


Yeah
The singer acknowledges something is being said.


Hey
The singer is trying to get the attention of his love interest.


Ay though I love you hate that bitch that's always with you
The singer dislikes his love interest's friend.


aShame I gotta put up with her shit just to get you
The singer is annoyed that he has to deal with his love interest's friend to see her.


She thru another fit you had to split because she was wit you
The friend caused a problem and the singer's love interest had to leave.


And now I'm at the crib all alone damn I miss you
The singer is sad and misses his love interest.


Ay when we first met you was too tense for me to get through
The singer initially found his love interest to be uptight.


And then I got you loose it's like a glove how I fit you
The singer was able to loosen his love interest up and they fit together well.


Your two lips they smell like tulips so official
The singer finds his love interest's lips to be soft and pleasant.


My niggas'll probably clown me if I told 'em that I kissed you
The singer thinks his friends will make fun of him for kissing his love interest.


But you clean as a whistle Wet as a tissue in the toilet
The singer thinks his love interest is clean and wet.


Love to hit that spot get you hot like I boil it
The singer enjoys making his love interest excited.


Even let ol' girl watch she enjoy it
The friend likes to watch the singer and his love interest.


Even though she make it hard for me to see you
The friend makes it difficult for the singer to spend time with his love interest.


Knowing that I need you
The singer needs his love interest despite the friend's interference.


Now look, don't make a grown nigga beg that ain't fair bitch
The singer does not want to beg for his love interest's attention.


Just take them clothes off oh look you got your hair did
The singer admires his love interest's appearance.


For me looks good She said oh you so sweet
The singer's love interest appreciates his compliment.


Now get me while you can you bout to have to wait a whole week
The singer wants to spend time with his love interest before he has to wait a week to see her again.


Ah hell not the beast really I don't give a fuck
The singer is frustrated but determined.


Well since you already bleedin' that mean I don't get to cut
The singer's love interest is currently on her period, which means they cannot have sex.


Ay Look I'm already fienin' so just let me slide thru
The singer wants to come over and spend time with his love interest.


Tell your homegirl relax and let me get inside you
The singer wants his love interest's friend to leave so they can be alone.


Because that booty mad thick behind your juicy ass lips
The singer is attracted to his love interest's physical features.


I'm trying to get you hot and wet you know Jacuzzi that shit
The singer wants to make his love interest excited and wet.


Then I'm bustin' like an uzi in this bougie ass chick
The singer plans on ejaculating when they have sex.


The only reason that I put up with this moody ass bitch
The friend is moody and difficult, but the singer tolerates her to see his love interest.


Is... you.
The singer's love interest is the reason he puts up with the unpleasant friend.


She said I love you she talks tellin' me to kiss her up
The singer's love interest expresses her love and desire for him.


But when her friend visits I doesn't get it much
The friend's presence hinders the singer from spending time with his love interest.


Its soo-woo season and shawty dick teasin' now for that reason
The singer's love interest is teasing him but cannot have sex with him during her period.


Now my shit is like a crip sneaker
The singer is unable to have sex due to his love interest's period.


Listen love of my life I'm tryin' to get some, uh-tention
The singer wants to be with his love interest.


You don't gotta listen just give a fuck
The singer wants his love interest's attention.


Your mouth I don't need your legs you can keep
The singer does not want sex, he just wants to spend time with his love interest.


Just tryin' to get up in your jeans re-sew your seams
The singer wants to have sex with his love interest.


And your pussy was the cameo but stole the scene
The singer enjoyed having sex with his love interest in the past.


So I got my camera on your cameltoe say cheese
The singer wants to take a picture of his love interest's private area.


Two lips blowin' kisses, muah to my mistress
The singer is blowing kisses to his love interest.


Goodbye to my girl when I'm in it
The singer's love interest leaves when they have sex.


I'll take you out shorty but let me know its mine
The singer wants to take his love interest on a date.


I'll paint you with my tongue and stay in those bikini lines
The singer wants to give his love interest oral sex and stay within the lines of her swimsuit.


See it's a part of you I gotta be a part of
The singer feels like he needs to be a part of his love interest.


But every other part of you make me wanna depart and
The singer is frustrated with all the obstacles getting in the way of their relationship.


Baby look at what you started, why am I working for it
The singer's love interest initiated their relationship and he is working hard to make it work.


Why are we still conversing when I'm sure you've heard the chorus
The singer has already expressed his desire to be with his love interest.


I'm sure you get the point and I prefer you throw it urgent
The singer wants his love interest to act on their feelings urgently.


Your mind can say no but she can't control the urges
The friend is making it difficult but the singer and his love interest have strong feelings for each other.


Oooo your booty so thick behind them juicy ass lips
The singer admires his love interest's physical features.


The only reason that I put up with this bougie ass bitch
The friend is difficult but the singer tolerates her to be with his love interest.


Is... you.
The singer's love interest is the reason he puts up with the unpleasant friend.




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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

@Adonis_naron

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

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