I'D Rather
Luther Vandross · Hidden Gems [2012]
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.

