"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 dor 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 (Lincolnshire, England), 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