Rather Be

    Artist: Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne

    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 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 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 rather be

    ...

    Background

    The song is from Cambridge-based Clean Bandit, featuring the lovely vocals of Jess Glynne. The band is well known for their blended classical club chart hits and “Rather Be” is no different. The blend of violins and pianos with dance pop rhythms are definitely what keeps this track so original, catchy and fresh. The perfect combination of a ’90s and modern dance feel makes it innovative.