He sends a friend To ask me if I'm interested I see you coming my way with a smile You say: He's the guy, you caught his eye But he's afraid to come over, he's a little shy So, why don't you come talk for a while? But I see your smile, baby The messenger may take the prize And you see the look in my eyes I'd rather be with you, baby You know what you're doing to me Yeah, you're the one The only one that sets it all on fire Yeah, you, baby And I can see you wanna be with me And, yeah, you know what I'm saying is true I'd rather be with you It's you and me But then you call him over and your buddy makes three I know you're just trying to do right A glance, a touch Try not to stare just a little too much Baby, it's impossible to fight Best of intentions Do you really wanna give me away? I'll take this moment to say I'd rather be with you, baby You know what you're doing to me Yeah, you're the one The only one that sets it all on fire Yeah, you, baby And I can see you wanna be with me And, yeah, you know what I'm saying is true I'd rather be with you I'd rather be with you (It's only time, I'll make you mine) I'd rather be with you (You know you can't deny me) I'd rather be with you (Come a little closer, baby) And tell your friend that I'm not really interested There is nothing more that you can do I'd rather be with you, baby You know what you're doing to me Yeah, you're the one The only one that sets it all on fire Yeah, you, baby And I can see you wanna be with me And, yeah, you know what I'm saying is true Yeah, you know what I'm saying is true Yeah, you know what I'm saying is true I'd rather be with you Yeah, yeah Oh, I'd rather be, rather be, yeah, yeah I'd rather be with you And, yeah, you know what I'm saying is true I'd rather be with you