Rent
Suede feat. Neil Tennant 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, it's easy
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 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
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
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
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)
You pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy)
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 song "Rent" by Suede feat. Neil Tennant utilizes a metaphor of a relationship between a puppet and its master to describe a dynamic where one person is dependent on the other for survival. The lyrics "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" illustrate how the singer is completely reliant on their partner for basic necessities and validation. The chorus "I love you, you pay my rent" reiterates this theme of financial dependence and how it has become a substitute for genuine affection.
However, despite this seemingly one-sided relationship, the second verse notes that the two partners are "in sympathy / And sometimes ecstasy" with each other. The line "Words mean so little, and money less / When you're lying next to me" suggests that there is some emotional connection between them, even if it is rooted in a transactional arrangement. Ultimately, the song portrays a complex web of desire, need, and emotion that underlies a relationship that may seem purely transactional on the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
You dress me up, I'm your puppet
I am under your control and you determine how I present myself to the world
You buy me things, I love it
I feel satisfied and grateful when you purchase items for me
You bring me food, I need it
I rely on you for sustenance
You give me love, I feed it
I thrive on the affection and care you give me
And look at the two of us in sympathy
We have a deep understanding and connection with each other
With everything we see
We share a similar outlook on life and perceive the world in similar ways
I never want anything, it's easy
I am content and satisfied with what you provide for me
You buy whatever I need
You fulfill all my wants and desires
But look at my hopes, look at my dreams
Despite our strong bond, I still have personal aspirations and goals
The currency we've spent
Our relationship is based on a transactional exchange of love, affection, and material goods
I love you, you pay my rent
My love for you is intertwined with my dependence on you for financial support
You phone me in the evening on hearsay
You call me to stay informed about my life through gossip and rumor
And bought me caviar
You indulge me with expensive and luxurious gifts
You took me to a restaurant off Broadway
You treat me to exclusive and elevated experiences
To tell me who you are
You use these gestures to assert your identity and power in our relationship
We never-ever argue, we never calculate
We maintain a harmonious and conflict-free relationship, without keeping score or tallying debts
And sometimes ecstasy
Our connection can also bring us to heightened emotional states of great pleasure and joy
Words mean so little, and money less
Our love for each other surpasses any material or verbal expressions
When you're lying next to me
The physical presence and intimacy we share is more valuable and meaningful than anything else
I love you (It's easy, it's so easy)
My love for you is genuine and uncomplicated
You pay my rent (It's easy, it's so easy)
You provide for me financially with ease and without complaint
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LOWE, NEIL TENNANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@daviddavies3206
Always thought the guitar playing on this was spectacular.
@frezy5454
Wowwww!! Two of my all-time favorites! 🤍 That guitar line when he sings "I'm your puppet" is amazing.
@lipglossOne
I really love this version and how open-minded Neil is.
@mash198464
Neil grew up listening to the Beatles - that's the reason. Just listen to his solo tracks, produced before the PSB came out
@ChainNonSmoker
@Мария Бормотова What has this to do with the Beatles tho?
@evilgenius4488
@ChainNonSmoker Suede was very guitar-based like the Beatles
@jeshkam
Richard is such a phenomenal guitar player.
@nathanwilding7343
"Neil Tennant!.....big 'and!"
@olidato8
Una de mis canciones favoritas de los 80's junto a una de mis bandas favoritas de los 90's... Creo que aún no lo puedo creer...
@ogtotes
Should have been recorded it at studio :( Como siempre Neil bien entonado y excelente contrapunteo de Richard en la guitarra ....lo mejor de lo mejor!!!