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Rather Be Lyrics by ​dePresno

Technicolor

2019

[Verse 1]
I would rather be alone
Than not have you on my own
I would rather be alone
I can't do without you
The cold is creepin' down our street
Cause I know I will not be the only one you meet
With your blue cheeks

[Chorus]
You're competing with the stars
You brighten up my nights
But the light you shine is from a place I left behind
Place I left behind, place I left behind
Place I left behind

[Verse 2]
I would rather be alone
And just sink down like a stone
I would rather be alone
But I can't do without you
The heat is mounting through my soul
I'm a wildfire out of control
And soon you'll find me
I'm buried under ash and coal

[Chorus]
You're competing with the stars
You brighten up my nights
But the light you shine is from a place I left behind
Place I left behind, place I left behind
Place I left behind

[Outro]
See it unfold
Stories of love taking its toll
Leaving behind stories you've told
Hoping for more but I don't know for sure
Leave 'em behind, stories you've told
Hoping for more but I don't know for sure
Cause I rather be alone

About “Rather Be” by ​dePresno

Read the complete lyrics to "Rather Be" by ​dePresno from the album "Technicolor" in 2019. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Rather Be" is credited to ​dePresno. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Rather Be" appears on "Technicolor" in 2019.

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