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Rather Die Young
"Rather Die Young" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her fourth studio album, ''4'' (2011). Composed by Knowles, Jeff Bhasker, Luke Steele, the song's development was motivated by the fact that Knowles wanted a song that would help people through both their painful and happy moments. "Rather Die Young" is an R&B-soul power ballad that is instrumentally complete with synthesizers, a piano, a strummy guitar, and heavy drums, which were inspired by the work of the American band Earth, Wind & Fire. Lyrically, the song talks about the inability to fight what the heart wants. The female protagonist sings to an indifferent love interest, whom she likens to American actor James Dean and tells him that she prefers to die rather than live without him.
"Rather Die Young" was generally well received by contemporary music critics who described it as a dark, yet enchanting ballad. They highlighted Knowles' vocal power and the song's melody. Critics also noted that the ballad was heavily influenced by the 1980s R&B and soul music, adding that it has a Philadelphia soul vibe. However, some of them commented that it was barely distinguishable among the other songs on ''4'', criticizing its chorus which, according to them, forms the major part of the song. Following the release of ''4'', "Rather Die Young" charted at number 37 on the South Korea Gaon International Singles Chart, based on downloads alone. The song was part of Knowles' set list for her ''4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé'' shows, held at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
==Background and recording==
"Rather Die Young" was written and produced by Beyoncé Knowles, Jeff Bhasker, Luke Steele at Enormous Studios, in Los Angeles, in 2011. Cole Kamen-Green, Alex Asher and Josiah Woodson played the trumpets while Nick Videen and Drew Sayers were on the tenor and alto saxophones. The horn were arranged by Shea Taylor.〔 Jordan Young then recorded Knowles' vocals at the MSR Studios and KMA Studios, in New York City; Steele and Billy Kraven served as background vocalists.〔 Tony Maserati mixed the track, while Pete Wolford, Ryan Kelly, Serge Nudel, Justin Hergett and Jon Castelliall all assisted in the audio engineering of "Rather Die Young"; both tasks were executed at the RMC Studio, in Los Angeles.〔 Speaking about what motivated her to record a song in the vein of "Rather Die Young", Knowles said: "I really want people to think when they listen to my music. I want it to help them through their painful memories, their painful moments, and their most happy moments. I want it to be a conversation."
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