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"RATHER BE" is a track by The Kid LAROI, from the album BEFORE I FORGET, released 9th January 2026. It's filed under Pop. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 3 articles about The Kid LAROI.
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[Chorus: The Kid LAROI] Rather be with you Rather be with you Rather be with you With you [Verse 1: The Kid LAROI] This club don't close till 6 a.m. She say that she'll be here till then Ask what's up with me after I'll probably be in bed She only strips on the weekend She told me that she's a fan I'll just sit here and pretend That I don't wanna be with you instead [Chorus: The Kid LAROI] Rather be with you (Said I would) Rather be with you (Okay) Rather be with you With you, oh [Verse 2: The Kid LAROI] I told you I'd focus on me, but I've been on bullshit since you left me That wasn't my plan, but you out here again doin' shit, tryna tеst me You movin' spiteful and doin' shit, hopin' that it gets back to mе, babe I would rather be back at your place, tell me, can I come back there again? 'Cause I'm over us being messy I'm reminiscin' on that one time we were fuckin' crazy in the backseat Yeah, the sex was cool and all, but, honestly, I miss my bestie I got so much to update you on, I'm beggin' you, baby, to text me [Chorus: The Kid LAROI] Rather be with you (Said I would) Rather be with you (Okay) Rather be with you With you, oh [Verse 3: The Kid LAROI] It's 5 a.m., my head is spinnin' I got so drunk, now I can't feel shit now At least it makes it easier to pretend That I don't wanna be with you instead [Chorus: The Kid LAROI] Rather be with you Rather be with you Rather be with you With you [Bridge: The Kid LAROI] Rather be with you Rather be with you Rather be with you With you, ooh [Verse 4: Lithe & The Kid LAROI] It's safe to say nothing ever be the same It's way too late, still fuckin' 'round, I'm out these days I'm drunk, I'm out, you and me on everything Take me out 'cause this shit gettin' lonely now Love-drunk, love-drunk, you and me come home tonight Fucked up, lights down, 1942 tonight Love-drunk, love-drunk, long as me and my brothers right Love-drunk, love-drunk, only wantin' you tonight It's safe to say nothing ever be the same (Rather be with you) It's way too late, still fuckin' 'round, I'm out these days (Rather be with you) I'm drunk, I'm out, you and me on everything (Rather be with you) Take me out 'cause this shit gettin' lonely now (With you, ooh) [Verse 5: The Kid LAROI] Yeah, I can't hide this shit, I feel lost I can't lie to you, girl, I feel crossed Hit the strip, now I'm throwin' up, ayy Now I'm throwin' up ones Take the Amex out, go dumb I told Dev, "Go take out some funds" I'm tryna pour up till I can't feel, uh, ayy Till I can't feel nothin' No matter how much that shit cost I still can't get you out of my thoughts I still think about you when I'm sauced (Facts) No matter how much shit that I've bought No matter how many times we've fought It made me only wanna be with you more It's safe to say, sometimes I still get lonely, girl It's safe to say, I'd rather you be on me, girl I hate the blame game, I will take the fall for you I can't just fake, it ain't easy gettin' over you [Chorus: The Kid LAROI] Rather be with you Rather be with you Rather be with you With you, ooh
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The song is accompanied by a video, which also reveals the release date for the next single from ‘The First Time’.
After teasing the project over a year ago, the Australian artist released a trailer for the LP, confirming that the lead single will drop next Tuesday (January 19th).