RATHER BE
GIVĒON
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RATHER BE by GIVĒON
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GIVĒONProduced by
Matthew Burnett & Sevn Thomas & Jahaan Sweet & Maneesh & Jeff “Gitty” GitelmanWrited by
GIVĒON & Ari PenSmith & Keith Lawson & Jahaan Sweet & Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman & Maneesh & Marcus Semaj & Matthew Burnett & Sevn ThomasAbout
On “Rather Be”, Giveon explores the emotional tug-of-war between knowing what’s best and wanting what feels familiar. With lines like “I’ll take your mistakes over missin' you, always” he reveals a heart still tethered to the past — choosing flawed comfort over the uncertainty of moving on. It’s not...
RATHER BE Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Rather be a fool
Than to start with somethin' new (Start with something new)
Cryin' hardly does it anymore
Can't drink away the pain anymore, oh
Oh, I'd rather
[Chorus]
(Ooh) I'd rather be a fool
Than believe in someone new
(Ooh) I'd rather be with you
Than the other half of someone who is not even half of you
[Post-Chorus]
Oh-oh
Yeah
Oh-oh-oh (Ah)
[Verse 2]
Now I'm in this room
Wishin' you settle down or come around
I've been dancing to all the songs that you love, all alone
Lost in the dark
'Cause you stole the sun, oh-oh
Oh, tears are formin'
When I see your face in my phone, I can't erase the memory
Countin' all the ways she ain't right for me
I'll take your mistakes over missing you, always (Ooh)
Am I out of place? I'm here when I'm supposed to leave
Oh, I'm tellin' you (Ooh)
[Chorus]
(Ooh) Rather be a fool
Than believe in someone new
(Ooh) I'd rather be with you
Than the other half of someone who is not even half of you
[Post-Chorus]
Oh-oh
Yeah
Oh-oh-oh
(Ooh, no, no, no)
RATHER BE Q&A
Who wrote RATHER BE's ?
RATHER BE was written by GIVĒON & Ari PenSmith & Keith Lawson & Jahaan Sweet & Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman & Maneesh & Marcus Semaj & Matthew Burnett & Sevn Thomas.
Who produced RATHER BE's ?
RATHER BE was produced by Matthew Burnett & Sevn Thomas & Jahaan Sweet & Maneesh & Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman.
What did GIVĒON say about "RATHER BE"?
This song is a reflection on acceptance — the idea of seeing someone’s flaws and choosing to stay. It’s about loving someone not for who they could be, but for who they are, and realizing that real connection isn’t about starting over, it’s about holding on.
— via Melodic