I'd Rather Have a Love
Joe, Fantasia
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Do you mind if I talk to you for a minute? You see these fellows out here? See, they’re afraid of doing that long term thing They figure as soon as they lock hearts with another Something better is gonna come along Well, that’s quite possibly true But the deal is, you’re gonna have to find yourself a love Or you’re gonna find yourself alone See I’m schooled in them streets and streets y’all Yeah I was cooling them clubs Real talk I wasn’t thinking nothing ’bout love See I didn’t want nobody tryin' to partake in my stuff I thought an occasional one night stand would be enough Oh but one day I, I met this girl and she ruined my philosophy It caught me by surprise And now my heart skips a beat when she comes around I never thought that I’d be ready to settle down See I was about to find myself alone But I found myself a love It’s gonna take a minute to evolve But I’d rather have a love than nothing at all I’m ready for a love of my own yeah Can’t stay in this place forever Even though I want to, I just see us together And I’d rather have a love, than live a life alone See, I was raised by a good one Momma told me what a real man should be She said son pick one, and treat her like me But I took all of her wisdom, and used it for selfish gains And I know if she saw this pimpin', she’s be ashamed But now I found her I found this girl and I see things differently It caught me by surprise It’s like I got two left feet when she comes around I never thought that I’d be ready to settle down See I was about to find myself alone But I found myself a love It’s gonna take a minute to evolve But I’d rather have a love than nothing at all I’m ready for a love of my own yeah Can’t stay in this place forever Even though I want to, I just see us together And I’d rather have a love, than live a life alone On the one hand I could chose to be the guy that only chases frivolous pleasure But on the other hand, need to build a dream with true love and affection I know it’s going to be quite a challenge I know it's gonna take some time But I’m here and I’m ready to change Cause I know I’ve found myself a love It’s gonna take a minute to evolve But I’d rather have a love than nothing at all I’m ready for a love of my own yeah Can’t stay in this place forever Even though I want to, I just see us together And I’d rather have a love, than have a life alone Said it’s gonna take a minute to evolve But I’d rather have a love than nothing at all I’m ready for a love of my own
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Written by: ALVIN JEROME GARRETT, DEREK LOUIS ALLEN, GERALD ISAAC
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MISSING LINK MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I'd Rather Have a Love" by Joe is classified under the R&B (Rhythm and Blues) genre. This type of music is known for its poignant lyrics and soulful melodies.
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Release DateThis song was first released in 2013. It is part of Joe's tenth studio album, titled "Double Back: Evolution of R&B."
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Album Chart Performance"Double Back: Evolution of R&B" reached the top position on the Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Song DurationThe run time of "I'd Rather Have a Love" is 3 minutes and 45 seconds, which is fairly standard for an R&B track.
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Songwriter CreditsJoe, along with Derek "DOA" Allen, Gerald Isaac, and Alvin Garrett was credited for writing the song. However, its production was handled by Joe and Derek "DOA" Allen solely.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its heartfelt lyrics and catchy beat, "I'd Rather Have a Love" did not break into the US Billboard Hot 100's top 100 songs.
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Music Video"I'd Rather Have a Love" has a classic, soulful-themed music video. The video debuted on Vevo on April 24, 2013.
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Song InterpretationJoe interprets through the song's lyrics that he would rather choose love over casual flings, conveying a profound and meaningful message.
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Critical ReviewsCritics have deemed "I'd Rather Have a Love" as a classic R&B song with its complement of intricate melodies, profound lyrics, and Joe's smooth, yet passionate vocal delivery.
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AwardsAlthough this song did not win any music awards, it was popular among fans and helped secure Joe's place in the modern R&B arena.
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Live PerformanceJoe performed this song live on several occasions, including television appearances—proving his strong vocal abilities and emotional delivery.
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Album's Theme"I'd Rather Have a Love" fits into the overarching theme of the "Double Back: Evolution of R&B" album, which is about the progression of love and relationships.
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