Dido | Life For Rent | Baloise Session 2019

Life for Rent by Dido is a soulful song from Dido’s second album, Life for Rent, released in 2003. In Baloise Session 2019, Dido performed this song in a touching and moving live version, showcasing her soft yet meaningful voice. Life for Rent itself is a reflective song that meditates on themes of uncertainty, the desire to have a place to truly “go home to,” and the restlessness that many people experience when living a life that seems temporary and not fully theirs.

The lyrics tell of the fear of settling down and committing, both in life and relationships, where one feels like their life is “rented” and not fully theirs. With a calm yet melancholic melody, Dido manages to convey this feeling beautifully, inviting listeners to reflect on the meaning of stability and what they really want in life.

Her performance at Baloise Session 2019 shows Dido’s intimacy and honesty, with a warm and more personal atmosphere. With a simple live arrangement, this song manages to amplify the emotions it wants to convey, making it even closer to the listener.