Rent
BBC Concert Orchestra & Pet Shop Boys Lyrics
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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
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)
The lyrics to “Rent” by the BBC Concert Orchestra and Pet Shop Boys explores a complex relationship between two individuals in which one person surrenders all control to the other. The lyrics begin with the singer describing how they are entirely dependent on their partner, who provides them with clothes, food, and love. The singer even goes so far as to describe themselves as their partner's puppet, indicating they have no agency in the relationship. However, while the singer admits their dependence, they also acknowledge the currency they've spent, referring to the hopes and dreams they've shared with their partner.
The second verse delves deeper into the couple's routine, with the singer mentioning the luxury gifts and outings their partner provides regularly. Despite the lavish treatment, the singer emphasizes that the couple never argues or calculates anything, suggesting that their relationship is almost transactional. The chorus repeats, with the singer stating that they love their partner because they pay their rent, indicating that the financial aspect of their relationship is at the forefront of their union. The final verse has the singer recognizing the power of intimacy, claiming that words and money matter less when they're together, followed by another repetition of the chorus.
Overall, “Rent” is a fascinating commentary on the dynamics of relationships, exploring the power dynamic between two people, the desire for financial security, and the role of intimacy in partnerships.
Line by Line Meaning
You dress me up, I'm your puppet
I exist only to serve you, at your beck and call
You buy me things, I love it
I am happy with material possessions
You bring me food, I need it
I rely on you for my most basic needs
You give me love, I feed it
I am sustained by the affection you show me
And look at the two of us in sympathy
We share a deep emotional understanding
With everything we see
Our perceptions are aligned
I never want anything, it's easy
You provide all that I desire, without me having to ask
You buy whatever I need
You are the source of all my material needs
But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
My aspirations lie beyond the material
The currency we've spent
Our relationship is built on exchange
I love you, you pay my rent
My financial security is due to your love
You phone me in the evening on hearsay
You keep up with gossip and intrigue to keep our relationship exciting
And bought me caviar
You indulge my desires, even for the most expensive delicacies
You took me to a restaurant off Broadway
You introduce me to new experiences and culture
To tell me who you are
These experiences help me understand who you are
We never-ever argue, we never calculate
Our relationship is free of disagreements and manipulation
And sometimes ecstasy
We share moments of bliss and euphoria
Words mean so little, and money less
Our love transcends material goods and mere words
When you're lying next to me
The physical presence of one another is enough
It's easy, it's so easy
Our relationship requires little effort
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
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