Rent
Jonathan Larson; Rosario Dawson; Wilson Jermaine Heredia; Taye Diggs; Idina Menzel; Adam Pascal; Jes Lyrics

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
A measurement of time in minutes.

Five hundred twenty five thousand moments so dear
A time period that's full of precious moments.

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Another reference to the measurement of time in minutes.

How do you measure, measure a year?
Asking how someone can determine the value of a year.

In daylights, in sunsets
Suggesting that a year can be measured by the number of sunrises and sunsets experienced in that time.

In midnights, in cups of coffee
Suggesting that a year can also be measured by the number of late nights and cups of coffee consumed.

In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife
Positing that a year can also be measured based on the amount of personal growth experienced and types of emotions felt.

In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Another reference to the measurement of time in minutes, underscoring that this is a crucial component of measuring a year.

How do you measure a year in the life?
Reiterating the initial question about how one might calculate the value of a year.

How about love?
Suggesting that love should also be a key factor to consider when measuring a year's value.

How about love?
Repeating the suggestion that love plays a significant role.

How about love?
Emphasizing that the theme of love is crucial to understanding the song's meaning.

Measure in love
Concluding that love should be the ultimate measure of a year's worth.

Seasons of love (love)
Referencing the musical's title, and providing an alternate name for love itself.

Seasons of love (love)
Repeating the idea that love is a key theme of the song, and even the musical itself.

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Once again repeating the critical nature of time as a factor in measuring a year.

Five hundred twenty five thousand journeys to plan
Suggesting that the value of a year can be measured by the opportunities one has to travel or embark on new adventures.

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Another reference to time, stressing that it remains a crucial part of the measurement of a year.

How do you measure the life of a woman or a man?
Extending the song's initial question to encompass everyone's life, underscoring that all human experiences share a common ground.

In truths that she learned
Suggesting that a valuable measure of a person's life might be the lessons they've learned.

Or in times that he cried
Positing that emotional experiences should also be taken into account.

In bridges he burned
Suggesting that mistakes or regrets can also teach valuable lessons.

Or the way that she died
Acknowledging that the end of life is a significant event to consider when measuring the value of one's existence.

It's time now to sing out
Calling on all the voices to join together in song, reflecting the idea that love can be felt more deeply when shared.

Though the story never ends
Acknowledging that the tale of life carries on beyond the parameters of a year.

Let's celebrate
Encouraging all to engage in the happiness and joy that love can offer.

Remember a year in the life of friends
Stressing the importance of companionship, especially when reminiscing about the past and choosing to measure the value of a year.

Remember the love
Encouraging listeners to cherish and recognize the love that they share with others.

(Oh, you got to, you got to remember the love)
Imploring listeners to not forget the power and meaning of love.

Remember the love
Reiterating the idea that love should be a central measurement of life's value.

(You know that love is a gift from up above)
Positing that love is something given to human beings – an idea that may influence how they view its value.

Remember the love
Still emphasizing that love should be a primary consideration when measuring life's worth.

(Share love, give love, spread love)
Suggesting that love is something that should be spread and shared with others.

Measure in love
Concluding that the measure of a year should ultimately come down to the amount of love encountered within it.

(Measure, measure your life in love)
Repeating the song's central message, highlighting that love is the truest measure of life's worth.