Rent
Mark and Roger Lyrics

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This didn't used to be me, old boy
This isn't what I'd want
Pullin' old night fighters
In a restaurant

There's smoke and flames behind me
Where the self-respect all went
And I'm behind, behind with the rent

I've been stitched up like a kipper, old son
But I won't be again
Hell hath no fury
Oh, I'm like a lot of men

Now I'm stalkin' this old Doris
With lascivious intent
And I'm behind, behind with the rent

Just a little duck and dive
And a bit of wheel and deal
She'll remind me I'm alive
She'll remind me I still feel

Just a little shellin' out
For a bit of you-know-what
I know this is all about
Somethin' that I never got, oh

Well, this crumpet's past its sell-by-date
But they all would qualify
They're gonna be lonely
And be happy to comply

She knows that I'm a chancer
Comin' on like a gent

But I'm behind, behind with the rent
Yes, I'm behind, behind with the rent

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rent" by Mark and Roger reveal the inner thoughts of a man who is struggling to make ends meet. The song conveys a sense of desperation and despair, as he is behind on his rent and is resorting to dubious means to try and make money. The opening lines, "This didn't used to be me, old boy / This isn't what I'd want" suggest that the character is aware of his current situation and is unhappy about it, but feels powerless to change it. The lines "Pullin' old night fighters / In a restaurant" suggest that he is doing whatever he can to make money, even if it means working in a job that is beneath him.

The chorus, "And I'm behind, behind with the rent" is repeated throughout the song to emphasise the character's predicament. The line "I've been stitched up like a kipper, old son / But I won't be again" suggests that the character feels as though he has been betrayed or let down in the past, but is determined not to let it happen again. He then talks about "stalkin' this old Doris / With lascivious intent", suggesting that he is willing to resort to less than ethical means to make money. However, he also acknowledges that he is being "a chancer / Comin' on like a gent", indicating that he is aware of the impropriety of his actions but feels as though he does not have a choice.

Overall, the lyrics to "Rent" provide a snapshot of a man who is struggling to make ends meet and is resorting to desperate measures to keep his head above water. The song conveys a sense of desperation and hopelessness, but also a sense of determination to not give up.

Line by Line Meaning

This didn't used to be me, old boy
I've changed a lot from who I used to be

This isn't what I'd want
I'm not happy with how things are now

Pullin' old night fighters in a restaurant
I'm doing things I never imagined I'd do

There's smoke and flames behind me
I've made a lot of mistakes

Where the self-respect all went
I've lost a lot of my self-respect

And I'm behind, behind with the rent
I'm struggling to make ends meet and pay my bills

I've been stitched up like a kipper, old son
I've been deceived and taken advantage of

But I won't be again
I won't let myself be fooled again

Hell hath no fury
I'm feeling angry and vengeful

Oh, I'm like a lot of men
Other men can relate to my struggles

Now I'm stalkin' this old Doris
I'm aggressively pursuing an older woman

With lascivious intent
I have sexual motivations

Just a little duck and dive and a bit of wheel and deal
I'm being sneaky and trying to make a deal

She'll remind me I'm alive, she'll remind me I still feel
I'm using this encounter to feel something, anything

Just a little shellin' out for a bit of you-know-what
I'm willing to pay for sex

I know this is all about somethin' that I never got, oh
I'm seeking fulfillment for something missing in my life

Well, this crumpet's past its sell-by-date
The woman I'm pursuing is older and no longer in her prime

But they all would qualify
I'm not picky, anyone will do

They're gonna be lonely
I'm taking advantage of vulnerable people

And be happy to comply
I expect them to go along with my advances

She knows that I'm a chancer
The woman I'm pursuing knows I'm a risk-taker

Comin' on like a gent
I'm trying to appear polite and gentlemanly

But I'm behind, behind with the rent
Despite my attempts to appear refined, I'm still struggling financially

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK KNOPFLER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Otto500206

Yes, he is the one the audience likely identifies with most, and the line is pointing also to us. But not because of us just watching. That line actually refences the fact that Mark did almost nothing which didn't benefitted himself, until that point. Which actually references the fact that people are not willing to do things for people, at many times.

At that point, Jonathan Larson actually had a very low amount of help and it's mentioning it.

Mark, the character which represents the one half of Larson, is actually a person which doesn't understands the impacts people can have on other people. On other hand, the character which represents the other half of him, Roger, is aware of it. But also knows that it's very hard to help to Mimi.

In fact, he was so aware that he tried not to have an impact on anyone until the end of Rent.

Tick, Tick, Boom!... haves a few scenes about this too.

All comments from YouTube:

@ProdigyBowlersTour

3y↑1.2K

Chris Columbo did a great job with this movie. But his decision to delete this scene (which he explains by saying it made it "too sad") was completely wrong. This scene is the apex of emotion in the movie, and to delete it waters down the storyline. Plus, the song "Goodbye Love" is arguably the most emotionally powerful song in the whole production. I wish Sony Pictures would release an alternate cut of the movie with this scene left in. If only to pay tribute to RENT's creator, Jonathan Larsen, who, I'm sure, would not want this scene deleted from his work. It would be a nice tribute in 2025 to re-release it on the 20th anniversary of the movie...but this time, with the scene put back in.

@fernandabluntkrasinski9026

3y↑53

I love your idea.. a new director's cut for the 20th anniversary

@PrinceTrexus

3y↑55

Halloween too.... Anthony Rapp was kinda bummed that they cut Halloween from the movie but it is another deleted scene

@jister804

3y↑48

doesn’t include it bc it’s too sad
proceeds to include “I’ll cover you reprise”

@ProdigyBowlersTour

3y↑14

@@jister804 - Yes, I heard his reasoning. I think he made a mistake in judgment. The song should have been included.

@russellhargraves7397

3y↑33

Completely agree. Without this scene Mark’s character is (IMO) just annoying and fake. I didn’t see this scene until a couple of years after seeing the movie and it gives Mark way more depth and makes the way he is far more relatable. Powerful powerful dialogue here.

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@AtlasBlizzard

3y↑608

"But who, Mark, are YOU?" is a pivotal line in the whole musical. Roger is pointing at Mark, who's the story's narrator and the one the audience likely identifies with most. Thus, Jonathan Larsson is also pointing at us, the audience, enjoying the hard lives these bohemians live from a distance.

@JustBob-sw4rf

2y↑29

I just watched the video that covers Jonathan’s life on YouTube. He was also pointing a finger at himself. Mark is heavily based on Jonathan.

@barneychill4547

2y↑7

@@JustBob-sw4rf that's what I said on the Halloween deleted scene

@jakemasters3208

23w↑1

Hey artist! You got a dollar? I thought not.

@MsAliciaRL

14w↑1

And himself. Mark is basically Jonathan.

@Otto500206

@adrianhosendove9065

2y↑190

I am baffled by the fact that they cut this scene. It really adds depth to Mark's character that was missing in this movie.

@danagraslie5718

2y↑1

The fear of losing so many friends to AIDS & surviving??? That would be harder than people realize

@maryhales4595

46w↑11

It's so important for all the events after Angel's funeral. I hate that it was left on the cutting room floor.

@warriorbard

2y↑133

They did the movie a disservice by cutting out this scene. The song is so powerful and poignant. Rosario Dawson sang the sh*t out of this song.

@maryhales4595

46w↑11

She knocked Mimi out of the park in the final cut too, but man this scene is a gut punch from her. So good.

@anthonyp6379

17w

This is my first time hearing it and I'm speechless. I can't believe such an incredible moment was cut.

@lolz9677

16w

@@anthonyp6379 same so many emotions im beyond mad they cut this out

@wishuponastar9276

11w↑16

This should never have been cut. It touches on so many aspects of the characters and their relationships. It's also one of my favorite songs. Please redo and put it back in!!

@caitlinbelforti870

2y↑255

It blows me away that Adam wasn't an actor before Rent. His acting in this is absolutely beautiful. I always find my eyes are drawn to him.....even in the moments he doesn't speak and is listening and reacting. Such an underrated talented performer who is an absolute joy to watch.

@runefaustblack

2y↑10

Well, he had ten years' experience when he did the film...

@TheBest-lz7gj

1y↑2

Bc he is not acting this is who he is

@brunabruneti1063

23w↑2

He IS the original role of Roger in Broadway

@Pandapoop

15w

Wait.. wasn’t he in School Of Rock?? That was before Rent.

@amdaly1-iz3vb

@Pandapoop Yes! It's funny because when I first watched Rent I thought the actor who played Roger had a familiar voice. I didn't realize that he was in School of Rock.

@theitalianscorpio

1y↑38

"Hey for someone who's always been let down who's heading out of town!" "For someone who longs for a community of his own who's with his camera alone"

@jtmcf1368

3y↑218

To think they could’ve spared a few more minutes for this IT WOULDNT HURT TO PUT THIS IN ITS THE MOST ESSENTIAL SCENE YOU CUT OUT

@peachishihara5885

ALL of this - This is honestly my favorite song from the whole damned show, and it didn’t make the film. I think that’s why it always feels like there’s a hole in it, for me

@sandaledarc

3y↑185

i wish this wasnt cut from the movie. its such a good song.

@charlieposanka

3y↑304

I love how despite all the hate he gets and all the terrible stuff he does, Benny still comes to the funeral for Collins. I really never saw Benny as a bad person. He was just manipulated.

@mannyoftheeast3318

2y↑3

What did Benny even do?

@theoriginalbulbolt8076

2y↑24

@@mannyoftheeast3318He pretty muched kicked them out, cheats on his wife cause he slept with Rogers ex and then tries to get Mimi to stop talking to roger, but it was Mimi who did it to convince benny to let them stay. But he did pay for angels funeral and in here offers to pay for rehab.

@jsnrvst

2y↑31

@@mannyoftheeast3318 It's complicated. They used to be friends, but he "sold out". He married into money and focused his creative energies into lucrative endeavors. Also he had an arrangement for his friends to live in a building free of rent, but then reneged on this agreement so he could turn the building into a virtual reality studio. None of that screams particularly evil or villainous.

If we examine the movie closely we realize that the values of its cast are a bit askew, and it's not always clear what stand the authors are taking. Like, No Day But Today seems to frame Roger as being scared to take a chance, live in the moment and embrace love, when in reality Mimi was trying to get him to get high together. Roger's arc is basically that he had to watch his girlfriend Glory die from AIDS (which they both probably got from sharing needles) and he's still grieving. It's not all that weird that he'd be reticent to date another heroin addict and watch her die of AIDS too. And yet Mark tries to push him back into Mimi's arms?

But that's nothing with how Angel basically killed a dog for money and EVERYONE in the cast is fine with it...

I still love the movie to bits though.

@eddiet3026

2y↑13

@@jsnrvst her name was April.

@Bennome

2y↑10

Benny was not the villain. Their pride was.

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@jackiesmith-induni

2y↑135

Okay in Rent the line "but who mark are you?" is arguably the most powerful, pivotal moment in the whole show. Think about it. Rent is told from Mark's perspective and it's the first time he's ever been pointed at to tell the audience about himself. And Rodger is fed up with mark hiding from facing reality. Goodbye, Love is, in my opinion, the most heartbreaking moment. I mean… just think about it. Angel just died & Rodger is running off to Santa Fe. Mimi knows Rodger still loves her but he can't stand to see another person who he loves die & that’s why he’s leaving. Maureen and Joanne get back together. Benny payed for the funeral despite all the BS the group went through. I just think that anyone who has only seen the movie is missing out on the second half of that song. Which is one of the most important moments in the entire show. And then following it up with What You Own is literally pure genius. Johnathan Larson knew how to write. It’s so unfortunate he never got to see this show in its full form. This is absolutely perfection.

@khadijahdanielian3918

1y↑5

Not to mention it gives a real window into Mark’s character depth. Particularly with the line, “Why am I the witness? And when I capture it on film, will it mean that it’s the end and I’m alone?” It really shows his disconnect comes from fear of not only being alone and disconnected despite desperately wanting connection, but also the deep fear and even survivors guild of outliving his only real friends.

@srpdirectortm8462

35w↑16

OMG, Anthony Rapp's precious face when Roger is yelling at Mark. I LOVE HIM.

@martinzed1971

3y↑111

At least its all on the soundtrack, but seeing this now I feel i have really seen this film.

@PrinceTrexus

3y↑15

This scene is actually in the stage version as well. It was nice to see it in the movie version though. Anthony Rapp (Mark) actually got a little irked that his song "Halloween" also got cut from the movie

@calebva4476

2y↑67

This is arguably one of the most emotional moments of the whole damn musical

@vannahedits

3y↑162

i wish they kept this in the movie, they probably cut it to make the movie shorter but this scene would make the whole rehab thing near the end make sense to those who havent seen the tracklist

@akkrosu

3y↑21

The director said they mainly cut it because having Mark and Roger sing at each other felt unnatural when all they'd previously done in the film is have spoken conversations. But I agree; I was so confused when I saw the movie and Mimi was suddenly in rehab without knowing how and why. Also, I think without the scene between Mark and Roger, the entirety of What You Own makes less sense.

@AtlasBlizzard

3y↑10

@@akkrosu That doesn't make sense anyway, 'cause they sang the song "Rent" to each other. Christopher Columbus had no right to pick apart the musical like that.

@akkrosu

3y↑1

@@AtlasBlizzard I mean, Rent wasn't really a deep conversation, though. But I get what you mean, I felt the same way when I went back and watched it again after finding out why they cut it. I will say I understand that certain decisions and changes had to me made to turn the musical into a film, and Chris Columbus nailed many aspects of it. And he does respect the source material, I guess this was more a lapse in judgment.

@Outrageousyapper565

2y↑1

Well they sing what you own together tho

@theholyhorehay

2y↑82

In Anthony’s autobiography he says the lyrics used to be switched with Mark and Roger calling themselves out for their own shit. “Mark lives for his work, mark hides in his work” “Rogers running out the door” hits different when they are singing about themselves.

@davidavancleave

1y↑7

You can listen to that version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPZvR77vgZ8&list=PL9FE6E75340D879CC&index=32

@Blokewood3

1y↑6

It's weird in the final musical that they are singing to each other in the third person. It makes more sense here where Mark says "Mimi still loves you," instead of "Mimi still loves Roger."

@entropie138

1y↑5

@@Blokewood3 In the musical, Mark is still in his storytelling mode by using third person. For the movie, that would just be too oblique and weird, so using second person made the most sense. I'm still glad there is a version of RENT that has this.

@marybethjones2426

22w

@@entropie1385:56

@drewpeacock9087

19w↑2

thanks for the link!@@davidavancleave

@cb_2887

3y↑227

While Chris Columbus did a great job with RENT, to THIS day I am so bummed that this scene got deleted from the final cut. The fight between Mark and Roger would've made more of an impact on Roger leaving as well as Mimi's health and the overall state of the group. The performances and this song NEEDED to be in the film. Chris Columbus stated that he deleted this scene because it was too emotional after Angel's funeral. That was a weak decision. RENT fans want to feel the toll of the emotion and pain - we can handle it. If you didn't already know, 16 years later, I still feel very strongly about the director's decision. I wish SONY would release RENT on 4K bluray with the option for this scene to be integrated into the film somehow.

@lbs424

2y↑2

Read my reply to BrownwickBowling and buy the DVD!!! You will get your wish! I still cry when I watch the movie! I was reading something that was said that 16 years later Rent is a movie that lost its relevance and doesn't transcend to modern times. I say B.S. because I lost my best friend to AIDS in 1988. I can relate to so much of the film! I am so glad I got the DVD and am able to see the deleted scenes in the movie! :)

@cb_2887

2y↑2

@@lbs424 RENT is one of my favourite movies so I initially bought the DVD (and still have it) when it first came out and now have the bluray too! I would like to see it released in 4K bluray with the option of integrating “Goodbye Love” and even “Halloween” into the movie 😁

@saraprosas

41w

@@lbs424 Does the DVD include the deleted scene IN the movie? Like it has an "uncut" version or something? :)

@hansolo3504

@@saraprosasNo unfortunately it doesn’t. The DVD I have includes the deleted scene on a separate disc but not an option to watch it in the movie. I would love to have a 4K disc with this scene put back in the movie

@hansolo3504

I would love to have a 4K with this scene put back in. I agree with everything you said it was terrible it was cut. Worst decision ever

@agentdoxx

13w↑4

everyday i cry about how the full song got cut from the movie

@hillyplays29

3y↑66

Collins: you just paid for the funeral of the person who killed your dog.
Benny: I know🤣

@OrionOlamPiksie

Yeah that was hysterical

@DaDarkMoonGoddess

2y↑1

I feel like he sent Angel to kill the dog and if so I missed that fact for years

@Rosaffxi

1y↑2

@@DaDarkMoonGoddess He didn't, it was a lady that paid them off.

@sadwhitewolf

20w↑5

This scene should not have been cut

@eemmaphobic

2y↑55

They should have atleast included the end part where Mimi says "hello disease" because it adds more context to why she goes missing

@OrionOlamPiksie

Listen closer- she actually says ‘dizziness’

@stephanies3281

1y↑13

@@OrionOlamPiksie nope, the original song lyrics are ‘hello disease’

@MsAliciaRL

14w↑1

@@OrionOlamPiksie Before you correct someone, please look up the lyrics first.

@micah2972

23w↑5

they should make a director's cut where it's the movie with halloween and goodbye love in it i think i can speak for majority of Rent fans when i say we NEED that

@hayleighturner2420

1y↑12

2022 and still furious this wasn’t released in the movie, adds so much depth and gives good build up to roger leaving and adds to the impact of Mimi’s overall situation while roger is gone. Reasons I prefer to just listen to the soundtrack instead of watch the movie these days

@krissymconnorsvlog7321

1y↑9

Adam pascal is the best actor for roger since he played him in the original broadway verison of rent ❤️

@rosierennie5867

45w↑4

Mimi blowing that kiss to Angel 😭😭😭😭

@Commander_Cat

1y↑12

The way she ran to see Roger's car breaks my heart. Really she have kept this scene in for Mimi, for Mark (especially when I read that Mark is inspired by Jonathan Larson), for bringing back part in Glory.

@terrylewis_

3y↑46

I really wish they had kept this in. In my opinion, no songs should ever be cut from the musicals. Would 6 minutes really have been such a big deal? Wonderfully done by all.

@JM-nf4rj

2y↑48

1st pitty - that they've passed this, possibly best scene in the movie.
2nd pitty - that there's missing the intermezzo part "Hey, for someone who has been always a let-down, who's heading out of town" between the Mark/Roger and Mimi parts..

@kaesidi1215

2y↑3

Yes omg that’s so upsetting

@amelieg246

2y↑7

For someone who longs for a community of his own, who's with his camera, alone?

@HiHi-lt1cb

1y↑3

That part is in the soundtrack version for the movie! As well as "I hate the fall"

@saraprosas

41w↑1

@@HiHi-lt1cb Wonder if it is intended that the Roger's departed girlfriend was named "April"

@maryhales4595

1y↑13

I will never understand why this scene was cut. It's so good and so important for all the events after Angel's funeral.

@creeper5191

3y↑57

This film deserved some awards or at least nominations... I always thought the entire film was beautifully lit. The direction didn’t feel chaotic and/or boring like some stage to film adaptations could be.

@oceanwonders

2y↑27

HOLY CRAP I had no idea this scene would convey so much.

@DavidSSabb

1y↑8

Between cutting this and Halloween they cut Mark's two biggest character development moments. They really did him wrong in the film version.

@kraven2745

3y↑25

cries in HD

@phil15450

3y↑28

Poor Mark I wish this scene wasn’t cut from the movie !!!!!

@andy_bomb4639

3y↑98

Benny wasn't the worst. He just didn't quite understand a lot of what the rest go through since he got money, but more often then not he tries.

@mannyoftheeast3318

2y↑2

Mark was worse than Benny though.

@lexx.stormm

2y↑1

Benny married into the lap dog of the revolution

@samcasot7300

2y↑4

@@mannyoftheeast3318
Why, Mark doesn't do anything wrong does he ?

@elizabetheulaers4181

2y↑2

@@samcasot7300 he used the tragedy of others peoples life for his movie, he chooses to life into poverty when both him and Maureen come from wealthy families.

@Bennome

32w

At any point benny could stop caring…and yet..pays for rehab, the funeral, offered a cyber studio…rent free…

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@carebear91

31w↑3

I always loved the scene at the beginning of this video. It feels so real. Like not part of movie just good friends hanging out after a funeral.

@chuckmcclain7254

1y↑10

I have the DVD and this scene IS included. Maybe it was cut from the theatrical version but it's definitely on the DVD version.

@MsAliciaRL

14w

I have the DVD too, and it's in the Deleted Scenes section, not the actual movie.

@hannahlynn8028

2y↑7

This scene is so important to the themes & the plot, like what why?

@joan5582

2y↑11

They need to start releasing the movie on Amazon prime or whatever with this scene in it. It made absolutely no sense to delete it.

@RonHeartsMe

51w↑9

I will forever be angry that they cut this from the movie. It has my absolute favorite part of the musical in it (Mark and Roger’s fight) and it’s just such an emotional and necessary part of the plot.

@lucygarrett9785

2y↑17

This song is pivotal in the musical, and it should have stayed

@second2nonebut1

1y↑11

I don't remember the priest and the dog, but I definitely remember this song being in the movie I watch. The whole scene

@stoneenchantress

49w↑2

Right. I am so confused right now 🤯

@JohnMC61

44w

I saw Rent 48 times in the theater and I guarantee Mark and Roger's argument and Mimi-s Goodbye Love and Benny offering to pay for rehab is NOT in the theatrical cut. It goes from Collins singing" I can't believe he's gone. I can't believe you're going. I can't believe this family must die. Angel taught us to believe in love. I can't believe you disagree. And the rest join in "I can't believe this is...goodbye." Then the scene immediately shifts to Roger driving and "What You Own".

@second2nonebut1

44w↑1

@@JohnMC61 I'm referring to dvd version. Not theatrical version.

@JohnMC61

44w

@@second2nonebut1 Gotcha. I only own the 2-disc special edition DVD released back in 2007 and this scene is only in the deleted scenes special features. They mave have restored it in other versions but I only have the OG 2-disc release. Peacock is running it this moth and this scene isn't in it either. Thanks for the info. I may check out the Blu-Ray to see if it's been restored.

@seahorse3457

2y↑5

one of my fav songs from the musical. ill never forgive whoever decided to cut this in the movie

@KristenMiner3

16w↑1

Thank you for posting!! This used to be included in the movie! It’s so good.

@AngelinaMG9804

2y↑6

am i the only one who vividly remembers this being in the movie at some point?

@amandarodriguez5786

2y↑4

It def was. I have the original DVD and it’s part of the main movie. Was super confused because I just watched it on HBO Max and “Halloween” and “Goodbye Love” were cut

@chelseaetumnu9785

2y↑12

I still from this day don’t understand why they had the audacity to delete this version of goodbye love from rent 2005

@Gostdemonoid

1y↑2

Maaann. That “hello diseas” hits EVEN HARDER. I had never actualle watched this but was curious if there WAZ a scen for it. SUCH A GRAT PART! I WISH THEY HAD KEPT THIS IN!! Actualle seeing it….

@quinaydaniel3539

24w↑2

I loved every moment of the film and musical love

@CourtneyxAmanda

3y↑10

I will never understand this scene being cut from the movie..

@adrianoemi9992

1y↑4

without this scene, the resto of the story has no meaning

@meadowlark1986

3y↑81

"His death won't be in vain, his death WAS in VEIN" Because Angel died from AIDS. UGHHH. 😭 The lyrical genius of this play will never stop touching my soul.

@PILOSOPAUL

3y↑5

'there's me there's Mimi'

@joan5582

2y↑9

Oh man. Is that really what the line was meant to imply? I had no idea this whole time. That sent shivers up my spine.

@relmege

2y↑3

Mind blown

@rebeccapuretz9044

2y↑5

that’s definitely not what this line implies. just vain.

@joan5582

2y↑3

@@rebeccapuretz9044 Yeah, come to think of it “in vain” is how it was written. Which, in a way, it makes it even more painful.

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@ZaylaLane

9w↑1

One of the most important stories of my life <3 When I watch the movie I pause at the end of the funeral, and bring this up on youtube to insert into the movie the way it should have been. To me this is the most important part of the story :'( How it was ever cut from the film is such a crime. I feel bad for those who don't know this part exists. Thankful it lives here and I can watch the full story in my chip chop way. Please, it would be such a good thing if we can reinsert this scene to the movie and make the story complete the way it should be <3 my heart <3 love

@JerrBear81

2y↑5

I really wish they hadn't cut this scene!

@chrissyparks6310

1y↑2

I love when they talk about the dog. Glad they put that in there to lighten the mood a little bit.

@MrJTPianist

3y↑14

One of my most favorite scenes/songs. The other one is Halloween.

@charlieposanka

3y↑2

Also a deleted scene

@jen-bx1ho

1y↑2

“Goodbye love….hello disease.”

I have a physical disability but got a full time job and live independently. I have big plans this year to create and lead initiatives to help people with disabilities, but have had weird medical symptoms (related and unrelated to my disability) the last month or so that make me freaked out about how much I can do, or even losing my independence. I went to the ER and thankfully I’m not dying like Mimi is, but I’m only in my twenties and don’t know what quality of life to really expect…scared my disability or whatever other medical conditions will consume me.

@whyyousostinky3057

3y↑16

3:58 the way mimi looks at roger here kills me :/

@neemoss2

@Blair Bart agreed

@joshkidman1616

3y↑4

The brilliance in this movie

@TheRunawaysforever

16w↑1

Omg this fills out somethin that was missing. Makes it make a little more sense

@Landis2727

2y↑4

HEY! For someone who’s always been let down, who’s headed outta town?
For someone who longs for a community of his own, who’s with his camera, alone?

@mabelyarias4521

1y↑1

I just watched rent and this scene is missing:( I remember watching the movie when I was younger and I always remember this song...

@user-mk2kx8ex9z

3y↑4

미쳤다ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ감사함돠 쏘니짱

@ashleylancellotti

16w↑1

I really need this and Halloween added into a new cut of this movie

@fernandoemmanuellopeztovar6213

3y↑8

Dude, i really feel that

@ericawalker8892

3y↑14

Anyone here 2021

@charlieposanka

3y↑2

Of course

@klutzaddict

3y↑1

<talks in Snape> Always.

@joan5582

Of course. I know they’re doing a farewell tour right now but I have a hard time believing that’s going to be the end

@joshuarene4173

I just had my fiance watch it for the first time. It went something like ☺🤘🕯🤭😏😢🤣😍🥳❤❤❤....😨🥺😭😭💔🤧😲🥰🥰

@amelieg246

Nah 2022 bro

@lexx.stormm

3y↑3

Jonathon is so happy

@michaelwolfe8260

2y↑2

This is such a beautiful song, looking back at the stage performance and how I think spike Lee should have done this. However, I’m glad we got something at least :)

@eliastacey6605

3y↑31

I had the DVD and I could've sworn this scene was in the movie, albeit with some cuts, but the whole song was there...is it Mandela effect or am I tripping? 😅

@GamingWithHajimemes

3y↑2

I swear I feel the same. Maybe we're both high or something...

@castlesteinway7741

3y↑2

DUDE SAME
I think it may be because the song is on the soundtrack anyway?

@TristanSmith

2y↑5

The deleted scene was a feature on the DVD.

@jessicasevin1870

The showed a vocal argument between mark and Roger in the movie but no singing

@Lafleurbrioche

2y↑2

I agree, most of us have listened to the music so long that we just expect it but I feel the same as you.

@brunabruneti1063

23w↑2

HOW COULD YOU DELETE THIS SCENE

@leosurname6993

38w↑1

I also wish they had left the scene in the film BUT consider "living in America" would play right after this, which would be an extreme switch of emotional gears

@Kyot092

2y↑18

I honestly think that the reason why scene is cut because it’s an emotional overload or something is utter bullshit. RENT is supposed to be an emotional overload and to cut this scene (along with Halloween) is the very sole reason why some or many RENTheads didn’t like this movie (especially those who watched the original theatre version) in my opinion.

Yes, I know there are RENTheads who liked/loved this movie, me included, but even some of us who do are disappointed that this scene was cut.

@vickylikesthis

2y↑1

The first time i saw this scene i was like, oh, the movie made sense now.

@virginiengo8583

3y↑3

j'adore cette scène qui parle tellement du monde et de l'obligation de travailler, je comprends pourquoi elle a été coupée.

@MoonChild-cq1ml

This song should never have been cut.

@joyporter5681

34w↑2

Why delete this scene? So emotional...should have made the movie

@joshbolton7118

2y↑7

I still have my original DVD when this was released and I assure you this scene is on it. Including Halloween. I'm confused...

@amandarodriguez5786

2y↑1

It definitely was! I was just watching the movie on HBO Max and was super confused when it went straight from the funeral to the “What you own” song. I googled to see if it was cut and it said it was, but that it’s featured on the DVD under additional scenes, but I know it was during the main film

@joshbolton7118

Lol the same

@eddiet3026

2y↑1

@@amandarodriguez5786 the DVD is write-only. If it was there, then it still is. (It isn't. It's a featurette, like everybody says.)

@dezbretl1940

35w↑1

I believe they should of put this in the movie it would of explained about y Mimi disappeared and stop taking her medicine and was on the street how heart broken she was and how much it effected not just her but Roger as well

@BOKCHOOK-ho8xb

3y↑10

i feel it all

@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada

2y↑1

Sorry i got a chance, goodbye lover.

@rachelminnaar4607

33w↑1

Without this scene the movie was gutted. It's the climactic scene, without it the movie loses almost everything.

@mbbno

2y↑6

Never delete scenes. Never ever.

Deleted scenes only ever add context and background.

@CJLOVE23

2y↑1

Biggest mistake taking this out!

@user-je2cm3kj8u

2y↑5

마크 진짜 개잘한다

@ostarrry

36w↑2

They literally got rid of Benny’s “redeeming” moments

@brittanystack6413

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 so beautifully tragic. Omg. Love this movie 4 EVA. (90s child here 😘)

@anabanana0101

this is the BEST song in rent! how could they cut it????

@David13579

2y↑3

I always hated that dog.
Lol

@stoneenchantress

49w↑1

Ok I am baffled. I remember this scene being in the movie. I am so confused. This was such a good movie and incredible scene I remember it so clearly watching it. I am so confused right now. Is this like a Mandela effect. I even just went searching for the movie but can’t find it 😫

@Bennome

12w

For those who swear they saw this scene in the theaters or theatrical release on DVD, yes and no. Yes, GOODBYE LOVE takes place in the cemetery, after HALLOWEEN, another deleted scene/song, solo by Mark, however it’s only the ‘’first half’’, as it ends after they stop bickering, and say goodbye.

In the Stage Version, Maureen and Joanne make up, kiss, Joanne accidentally bites Maureen’s tongue ring they bicker then make up again and exit, Collins is beckoned by the Priest to pay but it’s more hostile when Tom can’t pay which prompts Benny to intervene and pay.

Then the second half starts at the apt…

On the Movie Soundtrack it skips the dialogue here (which is only in the movie version, on stage, Benny isnt informed his dog was mu*dered by Angel) and goes right into ‘’I hear there are great restaurants…’’

@mj4459

2y↑7

I don't understand everyone saying that they didn't like how they cut this from the movie because I watched this with my brothers last year and this scene was definitely in it...

@ginonovanta

where did you watch it?

@MsAliciaRL

14w

I have the DVD from when it was first released. It was only included in the Deleted Scenes section.

@natbatlightwood5288

2y↑2

Wait they deleted this??? I haven't seen the movie yet only the stage show, but why the f*** would they delete this.

@strawberrymoonwoman2611

2y↑3

Why was this scene deleted?

@carolinacoutinho4430

I didn't know about this scene when I watched the movie. Why was it deleted??????

@focusedflow5785

1y↑2

Gotta leave it to a male director to leave out the most emotionally powerful scene in the movie because it made him feel too much…

@crissranger8925

42w

Didn’t they say in the song looks who’s running away n roger says look who behinds his camera ?

@ivalicetifalucis

37w↑1

in the musical it's like this:
Mark: "Hey, for someone who has been let down, who's heading out of town??"
Roger: :For someone who long for community of his own, who's with his camera, alone??"
Roger: "...I'll call. I hate the fall."

@saramacgowan1910

2y↑1

This was deleted? I remember being in the movie

@saramacgowan1910

Nvm its from listening to the soundtrack

@Vambam121

22w

It was deleted? I remember watching this scene when I watched the movie. Odd.

@IndieCindy3

19w

Mandela effect/false memory? I was new to RENT when the film premiered. Later when I discovered this song, I was bummed that it never made it into the film.

@sebastianaraque354

3y↑4

Why was this cut

@akkrosu

Is this an ironic question or do you want an answer to it?

@akkrosu

@Sunday Girl Sorry, that's not what I meant. I was wondering whether gamersaav asked this question rhetorically, like as a complaint that they decided to cut it.

@angelabarnett2074

@@akkrosu this scene wasn’t cut tho watch the movie

@akkrosu

@@angelabarnett2074 I did, and I could only watch this scene as a special deleted scene in the menu of the DVD. I don't know which version you watched, but yours seems to be better than mine

@LykeOMGItzSam

41w

I feel like I’m having a Mandela effect moment because I swear I remember this being in the movie

@ivalicetifalucis

39w

the part starting from Mark is arguing with Roger and then Roger with Mimi is not in the movie. In the album this part is called Goodbye Love, and yea they really cut the whole song