1) West End G… Read Full Bio ↴There are two acts that go by the name West End Girls:
1) West End Girls are a Swedish tribute band performing cover versions of songs by British duo the Pet Shop Boys. Hailing from Stockholm, the duo comprises 16-year-olds Isabelle Erkendal and Rosanna Jirebeck. Erkendal provides main vocals for the band and is the "Neil Tennant" figure, whilst Jirebeck is behind her as "Chris Lowe". They have been performing together since 2003.
Unlike other cover bands, their style emulates the Pet Shop Boys rather than providing direct facsimilies. Their videos and photography echo elements seen in Pet Shop Boys own projects, such as industrial architecture, hats, dogs, costumes, gestures etc., as well as techniques such as colourful lighting and mixing live action with computer graphics.
In October 2005, they released a version of the Pet Shop Boys hit "Domino dancing" which originally appeared on the Pet Shop Boys album Introspective. The single was produced by Johan Fjellström and debuted at number 6 in the Swedish single chart reaching a peak position of number 3.
In January 2006, their cover of "West End girls", the track that inspired their name, was released.
West End Girls debut album is due to be released in April 2006 and is called Goes Petshopping. On 23 January 2006, Popjustice announced the track listing. The Pet Shop Boys' album that the original track comes from has been included in brackets.
1. "I'm not scared" (Introspective)
2. "Domino dancing" (Introspective)
3. "Suburbia" (Please)
4. "Rent" (Actually)
5. "Shopping" (Actually)
6. "You only tell me you love me when you're drunk" (Nightlife)
7. "West End girls" (Please)
8. "Being boring" (Behaviour)
9. "Love comes quickly" (Please)
10. "It's a sin" (Actually)
11. "Jealousy" (Behaviour)
2) West End Girls came together in British Columbia in their late teens. Members Camille Henderson, Aimee MacKenzie and Silvana Petrozzi were groomed by songwriters John Dexter and John Livingston. Dexter hand-picked the Girls in 1990 and groomed them under the moniker "Anne, Marie & Lisa", but later changed their name to the West End Girls. The act became Canadian teen sensations with their self-titled dance/pop debut album and the hits "Not Like Kissing You" and a remake of the Jackson 5 classic "I Want You Back". Petrozzi left shortly after the first album and was replaced by Janele Woodley and shortly before the release of the second album Henderson left for a solo career. Her replacement was Celia-Louise Martin. By the summer of 1993, their second album "We Belong Together" was released. Their sound changed dramatically to R&B/Hip Hop and they had hits with "R U Sexin' Me", "State Of The Heart" and "Pure (You're Touching Me)". The group split up in 1994.
Rent
West End Girls Lyrics
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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, oh
You pay my rent
I love you, oh
You pay my rent
(You pay my rent)
You phoned 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, oh
You pay my rent
I love you, oh
You pay my rent
I'm your puppet
(You pay my rent)
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, oh
You pay my rent
I love you
You pay my rent
(I'm your puppet)
But look at my hopes
Look at my dreams
The currency we've spent
I love you, oh
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)
I love you
You pay my rent
(It's easy, it's so easy)
The song "Rent" by West End Girls is a story about a man who takes care of his lover financially, giving them everything they need and want in exchange for love and affection. The lyrics portray the lover as being a puppet, completely under the man's control, and willing to do anything for their love. The currency in this relationship is not just money, but also emotions and affection. The man buys his lover's loyalty and affection, and in return, she gives him everything he wants.
The song starts with the lyrics "You dress me up, I'm your puppet", which shows the man's control over the woman. He buys her things, feeds her, and gives her love in exchange for her loyalty. The line "Look at my hopes, look at my dreams, the currency we've spent" shows how the woman has sacrificed her own dreams and hopes for the man. She is completely dependent on him, and without him, she wouldn't be able to pay her rent or afford the things she needs to survive.
The chorus repeats the line "I love you, oh, you pay my rent", emphasizing the dependence the woman has on the man. The song ends with the lines "I love you, you pay my rent. It's easy, it's so easy", emphasizing the ease of the relationship, as long as the man is willing to pay for what his lover needs.
Overall, "Rent" is a powerful song that tells a story of a woman who has given up everything for love and financial stability. It emphasizes the power dynamics in relationships and the impact of giving up one's dreams and hopes for the sake of financial stability.
Line by Line Meaning
You dress me up
You control my appearance and how I present myself
I'm your puppet
I'm under your control and do what you tell me to
You buy me things
You provide for me materially
I love it
I enjoy the material possessions you provide
You bring me food
You provide for my basic needs such as food
I need it
I'm dependent on you for my basic needs
You give me love
You provide emotional support and affection
I feed it
I reciprocate your love and affection
And look at the two of us in sympathy
We have a shared understanding and agreement
With everything we see
Our shared experiences and perspectives
I never want anything, it's easy
I don't have any personal desires or needs because you provide everything
You buy whatever I need
You fulfill my needs and desires without question or hesitation
But look at my hopes
Despite our comfortable arrangement, I still have personal aspirations
Look at my dreams
I have personal goals and dreams beyond our current arrangement
The currency we've spent
Our relationship is based on mutual exchange, where you provide for me and I provide love and affection
I love you, oh
I have strong feelings of love and adoration for you
You pay my rent
You financially support me by paying for my basic living expenses
You phoned me in the evening on hearsay
You contacted me after hearing about me through third-party sources
And bought me caviar
You provide extravagances and luxuries for me beyond what is necessary
You took me to a restaurant off Broadway
You take me to exclusive and special places to show me how much you care
To tell me who you are
You want to share your identity and personal story with me
We never, ever argue
Our relationship is free of any conflict or disagreement
We never calculate
We don't keep track of our mutual exchange
And sometimes ecstasy
We sometimes experience emotional and physical bliss
Words mean so little and money less
Our words don't hold as much weight as our actions, and money doesn't impact our relationship
When you're lying next to me
Our physical proximity and closeness is what really matters
It's easy, it's so easy
Our relationship is simple and straightforward
Contributed by Jayce I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EmzSweeper
i really like this song, it is so sweet. west end girls are amazing too, i think they are inspired
@angeldeoscuridad3740
Great! ❤️✨
@hfmbaling
beautiful.
@sundaisycake3372
I need the albums please!
@back2themusic
not a bad cover of a great psb song
@carlos8784
I love it
@ptubetr
awesome beat! nice
@Ocfannumberone
Good WEG. Honour for psb!
@salz0723
Lowri, Thank you for posting this song. Very nice key changes. I enjoy most of West End Girls Music. New York City D.J. Sal Z.
@nickpalmer3076
Great cover