Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jordan Fisher
Vocals
Brennin Hunt
Vocals
Tinashe
Vocals
Vanessa Hudgens
Vocals
Kiersey Clemons
Vocals
Rent Live Orchestra
Orchestra
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jonathan Larson
Composer
Stephen Oremus
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Stephen Oremus
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
It's still winter, it's still cold
And so in honor of the one weekend anniversary of this auspicious occasion
We celebrate the only way we know how
We just gotta break back in
How long till next year? Three and a half minutes
[Verse 2]
I'm giving up my vices
I'm going back, back to school
Eviction or not, this week's been so hot
As long I got you I know I'll be cool
I couldn't crack the love code, dear
Till you made the lock on my heart explode
It's gonna be a happy new year
A happy new year
[Verse 3]
Coast is clear
You're supposed to be working
That's for midnight, where are they?
There isn't much time
[Verse 4]
Maybe they're dressing
I mean what does one wear that's apropos
For a party that's also a crime?
Chips, anyone?
[Verse 5]
You can take the girl out of Jersey
But you can't take the Jersey out of the girl
My riot got you on TV, I deserve a royalty
Be nice, you two, or no god awful champagne
Don't mind if I do, no luck?
Bolted plywood padlocked with a chain
A total dead end, just like my ex girlfriend
[Verse 6]
Honey, I know you're there
Please pick up the phone
Are you okay?
It's not funny, it's not fair
How can I atone?
Are you okay?
I lose control but I can learn to be good
Give me one more chance and I'll do what I should
I'll kiss your Doc Martens, let me kiss your Doc Martens
Do everything you wish I would
[Verse 7]
That sounds okay
Down, girl, heel, stay
I did a bit of research with my friends at legal aid
Technically, you're squatters but there's hope, but just in case
[Verse 8]
Rope
Hoist a line to the fire escape
In the back and tie off, there's a bench
I can't take them as chums
Start hoisting, wench
[Verse 9]
Last week I wanted just to disappear
My life was dust but now it just may a happy new year
A happy new year
[Verse 10]
Bond, James Bond and Pussy Galore in person
Pussy, you came prepared
I was a boy scout once and a brownie
Till some brat got scared
[Verse 11]
A-ha, Money-penny, my martini
Will bad champagne do?
That's shaken not stirred
Pussy, the bolts, just say the word
Two minutes left to execute our plan
Where's everyone else? Playing Spiderman
[Verse 12]
Ironic close up, tight
On the phone machine's red light
'Cause while we were locked out
Benny had the power turned back on
Written by: Jonathan Larson