I'd Rather Have You
Unrivaled Love: Earth, Wind & Fire's 'I'd Rather Have You' Essence
Lyrics
Of all the loves I've had in my life
Reflecting on past loves in my life
I'd rather have you
Expressing a preference for the current partner
Whatever they were, no matter how nice
Regardless of their qualities, other loves don't compare
They can't compare
Acknowledging the uniqueness of the current relationship
Seeming wealth is nothing
Wealth or material possessions are insignificant
I'd rather have you
Reiterating the preference for the current partner
Wealthy or not
Affirming that financial status doesn't matter
We'll always have so much to share
Emphasizing the abundance of emotional connection
Cause I know that I'll love you forever
Expressing confidence in everlasting love
You're mine
Affirming possession of the partner
I wouldn't take riches for your love
Declining material wealth in exchange for love
There's nothin' in this world
Asserting the partner's incomparable value
I'd rather have than you
Stating that nothing is more desirable than the partner
Just can't stay away
Expressing difficulty in staying away from the partner
I love you
Declaration of love
I love you
Repetition for emphasis on love
Even the sun is nothin' to me
Downplaying the significance of the sun compared to the partner
I'd rather have you
Reaffirming the preference for the partner over the sun
The warmth that it gives soon would grow cold
Suggesting the partner's warmth is more valuable than the sun's
If you were near
Imagining the coldness without the partner's presence
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