I'D Rather

Luther Vandross · Hidden Gems [2012]

I thought some time alone

was what we really needed

you said this time would hurt more than it helps

but I couldn't see that

I thought it was the end

of a beautiful story

and so I left the one I loved at home to be alone(alone)

and I tried and found

out this one thing is true

that I'm nothing without you

I know better now

and I've had a change of heart



I'd rather have bad times with you, than good times with someone else

I'd rather be beside you in a storm, than safe and warm by myself

I'd rather have hard times together, than to have it easy apart

I'd rather have the one who holds my heart

whoo-oo-oo-oo yeah



And then I met someone

and thought she could replace you

we got a long just fine

but wasted time because she was not you

we had a lot of fun

though we knew we were faking

love was not impressed with our connection built on lies,all lies

so I'm here cause I found this one thing is true

that I'm nothing without you

I know better now

and I've had a change of heart



I'd rather have bad times with you, than good times with someone else

I'd rather be beside you in a storm, than safe and warm by myself

I'd rather have hard times together, than to have it easy apart

I'd rather have the one who holds my heart

who holds my heart,who holds my heart



I can't blame you if you turn away from me, like I've done you,

I can only prove the things I say with time,

please be mine, oh ho please be mine



I'd rather have bad times with(please be mine) you,

than good times with someone else(I know)

I'd rather be beside you in a storm(anytime),

than safe and warm by myself(surely surely baby)

I'd rather have hard times together,

than to have it easy apart

I'd rather have the one who holds my heart(my heart)



I'd rather have bad times with you(surely),

than good times with someone else(surely)

I'd rather be beside you in a storm(oh yeah),

than safe and warm by myself(all by myself)

I'd rather have hard times together,

than to have it easy apart(you know yeah)

I'd rather have the one who holds my heart



I'd rather have the one who holds my heart

I'd rather have the one who holds my heart

whoooo.....who holds my heart

About I'D Rather

"I'd Rather" by Luther Vandross stands as a poignant testament to the artist's mastery of soulful balladry, capturing the universal struggle of choosing between love and personal safety. Released on the compilation album *Hidden Gems [2012]*, this track exemplifies Vandross's signature style, blending smooth vocal delivery with lush orchestration to create an atmosphere of quiet desperation. The song reflects themes prevalent in his discography, where romantic devotion is often weighed against the harsh realities of life, a narrative thread woven throughout works like "If I Didn't Know Better" and "Dance With My Father." As a staple of contemporary R&B and soul music, the recording showcases Vandross's ability to convey deep emotion without relying on dramatic gestures. Its enduring appeal lies in its honest portrayal of vulnerability, making it a fitting addition to collections of his greatest hits and curated selections. The track remains a powerful example of how classic songwriting structures can be revitalized with modern production, ensuring its place in the canon of influential recordings that define the genre's evolution.