Rent

Pet Shop Boys

About Rent

"Rent" is a 1987 single by the Pet Shop Boys. It was released in the UK by Parlophone on 12 October 1987.


Year:
1987
5:08
#2

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(Again... Again... Again... Ooooh
(Again... Again... Again... Again... ...)

You dress me up, I'm your puppet
You buy me things, I love it
You bring me food, I need it
You give me love, I feed it

And look at the two of us in sympathy
With everything we see
I never want anything, it's easy
You buy whatever I need

But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
The currency we've spent
(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent

You phone me in the evening on hearsay
And bought me caviar
You took me to a restaurant off Broadway
To tell me who you are

We never-ever argue, we never calculate
The currency we've spent
(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) I love you, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent

I'm your puppet
I love it

And look at the two of us in sympathy
And sometimes ecstasy
Words mean so little, and money less
When you're lying next to me

But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
The currency we've spent
(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) I love you, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) Ooh, I love you, you pay my rent

Look at my hopes, look at my dreams
The currency we've spent
(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) I love you, you pay my rent

Look at my hopes, look at my dreams
The currency we've spent
(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) I love you, you pay my rent
(Ooooh) I love you, you pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy)
(Ooooh) You pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy)
(Ooooh) You pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy)
(Ooooh) I love you (It's easy, it's so easy)
(It's easy, it's so easy)
(It's easy, it's so easy)
(It's easy, it's so easy)
(It's easy, it's so easy)
(It's easy, it's so easy)
(It's easy, it's so easy)

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Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Songwriting Origins
"Rent" is a song by the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their second studio album, "Actually" (1987). It was written by both members of the group, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
Chart Success
The song was successful on the charts, reaching number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, showing Pet Shop Boys' popularity in their home country.
Content Meaning
The lyrics of "Rent" have been interpreted as describing a financially-unequal romantic relationship between two men, indicative of Tennant's own publicly-known homosexuality and the duo's advocacy of queer themes in their music.
Unique Composition
"Rent" stood out for its style which is minimal synth-pop. It uses a variety of electronic music instruments, including the use of digital piano sounds over a dance beat, which was unique for its time.
Different Versions
A re-recorded version of Rent was also included on their bilingual album, adding more depth and versatility to the track.
Covered by Artists
Over the years, "Rent" has been covered by several musicians, most notably the Scottish rock band, Travis.
Musical Adaptations
It was also adapted as a central song in the Pet Shop Boys' musical stage production, "Closer to Heaven."
Critics Reviews
Music critics praised "Rent" for its catchy hook, thoughtful lyrics, and innovative production. It is considered one of the highlights from the "Actually" album and one of Pet Shop Boys' best songs.
Music Video
The original music video for "Rent" was directed by Derek Jarman, a famous English film director and stage designer.
Liza Minnelli’s Version
A cover version by Liza Minnelli, produced by Pet Shop Boys themselves, was released in 1989 and was a club hit in the United States.

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