Rather Be

Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne

About Rather Be

"Rather Be" is a song by the English electronic music group Clean Bandit. It features vocals by Jess Glynne. The track was released on 17 January 2014 as the fourth single from the group's debut studio album, New Eyes (2014). It was co-written by band members Jack Patterson and Grace Chatto, along with Jimmy Napes and Nicole Marshall, and produced by Patterson and Chatto. Warner Music Group released a number of official remixes for download, with DJs such as All About She and Cash Cash. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart and was the third fastest-selling single of 2014, and the highest-selling January single since "Spaceman" by Babylon Zoo in 1996. The song spent four weeks at number one, selling over one million copies since release and becoming only the seventh single to go 3× Platinum. In the United States, the song peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was placed at number four on Billboard's 10 Best Songs of 2014 list."Rather Be" has also become an international hit in part due to the song's video becoming a viral hit on YouTube. Filmed in Tokyo and featuring Haruka Abe, it has over 520 million views. It won the Best Dance Recording category at the 2015 Grammy Awards in the United States. 


Year:
2014
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Oh
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'd rather be
I would wait forever, exalted 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
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
Ooh ooh

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
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be

When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be (Yeah)

Hoo
(Be)
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah

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
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be

When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

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Clean Bandit

Clean Bandit are an English electronic music band, formed in Cambridge in 2008. The band consists of members Grace Chatto, and brothers Jack and Luke Patterson. Many of their projects are known for blending elements of both classical and dance music, and featuring guest vocalists. more »

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Written by: Nicole Marshall, Jack Patterson, Grace Chatto, Jimmy Napes

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10 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Rather Be" quickly climbed the charts after its release, securing the No. 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart. It sold over 1.13 million copies within a year, making it the second best-selling song in the U.K. for 2014.
Global Success
Not only did it top the charts in the U.K., but the song also reached No. 1 in countries like Australia, Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, and more. In the U.S., it peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Record Breaking
In January 2014, "Rather Be" broke a Spotify record for the most streams in a week, with over 1.09 million. It shattered the previous record held by Daft Punk's "Get Lucky".
Awards and Recognition
The song earned a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2015. It also won awards for Single of the Year and Best Single at the AIM Independent Music Awards and the MOBO Awards respectively.
Composition and Inspiration
The song, which is in the key of G major, is inspired by classical music, house, and 2-step genres. It features a violin and a cello.
Music Video
The music video was shot in Tokyo and directed by the group's own Jack Patterson and Grace Chatto. It features acclaimed actress Haruka Abe.
Reunited for Future Collaborations
After the success of "Rather Be", Clean Bandit and Jess Glynne collaborated again on 2016's "Real Love" which also became a significant hit.
Cultural Impact
BBC has called "Rather Be" a "millennial anthem", and it has been included in several lists of the best songs of the 2010s, proving its lasting relevance in the world of music.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by several notable artists, including Pentatonix who released their a cappella arrangement of the song in 2014, and the Irish group Celtic Woman who recorded an acoustic version for their album 'Ancient Land' in 2018.
Jess Glynne's Breakthrough
Despite being a featured artist, "Rather Be" was considered Jess Glynne's breakthrough single, and it set the stage for her debut album, which included several UK chart-toppers.

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