In 1994, the duo expanded to a trio when Resque drummer Wez joined the band. In 1996, the band expanded further to include Salvatore Alessi of S*M*A*S*H on bass, Ben Lambert on keyboards, and Wez's brother Steve on guitar.
The groups most successful single, "The Only Living Boy in New Cross" from their UK #1 album "1992: The Love Album", reached #7 in the UK and #26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in the United States.
Rent
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine Lyrics
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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, its easy
But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
The currency weve 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 weve 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
Im 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 youre lying next to me
But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
The currency weve 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 weve 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 weve 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 (its easy, its so easy)
(ooooh) you pay my rent (its easy, its so easy)
(ooooh) you pay my rent (its easy, its so easy)
(ooooh) I love you (its easy, its so easy)
(its easy, its so easy)
(its easy, its so easy)
(its easy, its so easy)
(its easy, its so easy)
(its easy, its so easy)
(its easy, its so easy)
The song "Rent" by Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine tells the story of a love based on financial dependency. The singer is completely reliant on their partner, who provides them with everything they need, including food and material possessions. They are grateful for their partner's generosity, but they can't help but feel a twinge of sadness when they realize that their hopes and dreams are being overshadowed by the money their partner spends on them.
The chorus repeats the lines "I love you, oh, you pay my rent" over and over again, emphasizing the singer's gratitude for their partner's financial support. They're essentially saying that their love is built on a foundation of money, and without it, they wouldn't be together. However, the last time the chorus is sung, the singer adds the line "it's easy, it's so easy," perhaps acknowledging that their relationship is too comfortable to give up, even if it means sacrificing their dreams.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a relationship that is based on financial dependency rather than mutual love and support. The singer is grateful for their partner's generosity, but they also can't help but feel like something is missing. They've sacrificed their own aspirations for a life of comfort, and while they don't regret it, they can't help but wonder what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
You dress me up, Im your puppet
I am completely controlled by you and do everything you say
You buy me things, I love it
I am totally in love with the things you buy me
You bring me food, I need it
I depend on you for everything, even food
You give me love, I feed it
Your love is all I need to survive
And look at the two of us in sympathy
We are in perfect harmony with each other
With everything we see
We agree on everything
I never want anything, its easy
I am content with what you give me and am easy to please
You buy whatever I need
You provide me with everything I need
But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
I have my own aspirations and desires
The currency weve spent
The things we have given each other in exchange for love and companionship
(ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent
I love you for providing me a place to live by paying my rent
You phone me in the evening on hearsay
You call me in the evening just to hear my voice
And bought me caviar
You give me luxurious gifts like caviar
You took me to a restaurant off broadway
You take me to fancy restaurants in exclusive locations
To tell me who you are
We share important details about ourselves when we are together
We never-ever argue, we never calculate
We never fight or keep score of anything
(ooooh) I love you, you pay my rent
I love you because you provide me with a place to call home through your payment of rent
(ooooh) ooh, I love you, you pay my rent
I feel deeply for you because you pay my rent
And sometimes ecstasy
Sometimes our love gets so intense that it feels like ecstasy
Words mean so little, and money less
Our love is worth more than anything, especially money
When youre lying next to me
Our closeness brings meaning and happiness to my life
(ooooh) you pay my rent (its easy, its so easy)
You providing me with a place to live is effortless and simple for you
(oooooh) I love you (its easy, its so easy)
Loving you is as easy for me as rent is for you to pay
Contributed by Michael Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.