Rent
Pet Shop Boys
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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 I love you, you pay my rent I love you, 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 I love you, you pay my rent I love you, you pay my rent I love you, 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 I love you, you pay my rent I love you, you pay my rent I love you, you pay my rent Look at my hopes, look at my dreams The currency we've spent I love you, you pay my rent I love you, you pay my rent Look at my hopes, look at my dreams The currency we've spent I love you, you pay my rent I love you, you pay my rent I love you, you pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy) You pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy) You pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy) 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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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.
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Chart SuccessThe song was successful on the charts, reaching number 8 in the UK Singles Chart, showing Pet Shop Boys' popularity in their home country.
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Content MeaningThe 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.
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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.
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Different VersionsA re-recorded version of Rent was also included on their bilingual album, adding more depth and versatility to the track.
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Covered by ArtistsOver the years, "Rent" has been covered by several musicians, most notably the Scottish rock band, Travis.
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Musical AdaptationsIt was also adapted as a central song in the Pet Shop Boys' musical stage production, "Closer to Heaven."
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Critics ReviewsMusic 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.
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Music VideoThe original music video for "Rent" was directed by Derek Jarman, a famous English film director and stage designer.
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Liza Minnelli’s VersionA 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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