Rent
Pet Shop Boys Lyrics


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(Again... Again... Again... Ooooh
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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
(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)

Overall Meaning

The Pet Shop Boys song Rent is a commentary on the concept of love and relationships in a modern capitalist society. The lyrics describe a relationship where one person is the provider while the other benefits from the provider's wealth. The line "You dress me up, I'm your puppet" suggests that the singer is being controlled by their partner. The notion of control is further emphasized by the lines "You buy me things, I love it / You bring me food, I need it / You give me love, I feed it." The relationship is based on the exchange of goods and services, and the singer seems okay with this arrangement for the most part, except for the fact the relationship is built on the transaction of goods and services.


The chorus, "I love you, oh, you pay my rent," is an acknowledgment of the materialistic nature of the relationship. Although the singer does love their partner, their affection is primarily based on the financial support they provide. The repeated line "Look at my hopes, look at my dreams / The currency we've spent" is a reflection on the idea that the dreams and aspirations of the singer are not entirely their own but have become intertwined with their partner's money.


The song reflects on the complexities of relationships. Materialism and affection are often entangled in the modern world, and the lyrics of Rent suggest that these two concepts interconnect in the world of love and relationships. The song tells us about how an individual in such a relationship often feels differently towards their partner, and the mental and emotional toll this kind of relationship can have.


Line by Line Meaning

You dress me up, I'm your puppet
I am under your control and do everything you want me to do


You buy me things, I love it
I enjoy the material possessions you provide for me


You bring me food, I need it
I am dependent on you for my basic needs


You give me love, I feed it
I respond to your affection with my own


And look at the two of us in sympathy
We have a deep understanding of and connection with each other


With everything we see
We perceive the world similarly


I never want anything, it's easy
I have no desires beyond what you provide for me, so our relationship is simple


You buy whatever I need
You fulfill my every need and want


But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
I have aspirations that go beyond our relationship


The currency we've spent
Our relationship is based on the exchange of material possessions and affection


(Ooooh) I love you, oh, you pay my rent
My love for you is tied to the fact that you provide for me financially


You phone me in the evening on hearsay
You contact me based on rumors and gossip


And bought me caviar
You spend extravagantly on me


You took me to a restaurant off Broadway
You treat me to exclusive experiences


To tell me who you are
You use material possessions and experiences to define yourself to me


We never-ever argue, we never calculate
Our relationship is free of conflict and manipulation


And sometimes ecstasy
Our connection can be intense and euphoric


Words mean so little, and money less
Our relationship is not based on communication or money, but rather on our emotional connection


When you're lying next to me
Physical proximity enhances our emotional bond


(Ooooh) Ooh, I love you, you pay my rent
My love for you is still tied to the fact that you provide for me financially


(It's easy, it's so easy)
Our relationship is simple and effortless




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT

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Norman De Leon

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'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
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 (it's easy, it's so easy)
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)



Секс Тигр

Одна из вечных групп
Что так приятно слушать.
Здесь каждый клип шедевр
Ласкающий мне уши.
Здесь время не судья
Они разверзли вечность
А тронули они
Все струны человечьи.
Пусть время все снесет
Они своё создали
И будут слушать их
Без горя и печали.❤❤❤



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Олег Устименко

36 years of listening and i'll never stop...

Claus Johansson

Me too😎

Sandra Schwarzenberger

Me,too

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как я тебя понимаю

Joo Ei

Never stop!

Yasmin Malik

Me too

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Raúl Ángel Marín Hinostroza

Rent was one of the best songs of 1987. Pet Shop Boys is the greatest band of all times.

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I'm agree with you bro !
Pet Shop Boys the Best 👍

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Yes, great band!

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sure❤

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