"Life for Rent" is the title track from English singer Dido's second studio album, Life for Rent (2003). The song was released as a single on 1 December 2003 and peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart. The song also became a top-40 hit in several other countries, including Hungary, Ireland, Italy, and the Netherlands. The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, shows Dido in several rooms in a house.
Track listings
UK CD1
"Life For Rent" – 3:41
"White Flag" (Idjut Boys remix) – 3:45
UK CD2 and Australian CD single
"Life for Rent" "Life for Rent" (Skinny 4 Rent mix) "Stoned" (Spiritchaser mix) "Life for Rent" (video)
Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the UK CD2 liner notes and the Life for Rent booklet.
Studios
Recorded at The Ark, The Church, Wessex Studios (London, England), and Cubejam (Miami, Florida, US) Mixed at The Church (London, England) Strings recorded at Angel Recording Studios (London, England) Mastered at Metropolis Studios (London, England)
Personnel
Dido – writing (as Dido Armstrong), vocals, guitar, production
Rollo – writing (as Rollo Armstrong), production
Paul Herman – guitar
Dave Randall – additional guitars
Aubrey Nunn – bass
Mark Bates – piano, keyboards, programming
Andy Treacey – live drums
P*Nut – drum programming
Ash Howes – mixing, recording
Phill Brown – recording
Nick Ingman – string arrangement
Gavyn Wright – concertmaster
Miles Showell – mastering
Simon Corkin – artwork design
Ellen Von Unwerth – photography
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
2003 singles
2003 songs
Dido (singer) songs
Music videos directed by Sophie Muller
Song recordings produced by Dido (singer) Song recordings produced by Rollo Armstrong Songs written by Dido (singer) Songs written by Rollo Armstrong Arista Records singles