Rent – Will I?

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Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?

Group #1
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?

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Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?

Group #3
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?

Group #4
Will I lose my dignity
Will someone care
Will I wake tomorrow
From this nightmare?


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    General CommentThis song is so deep, even with its simplicity, because it reflects on the thoughts that run through the minds of people who have to live with the stigma of being different, or (especially) sick. I love it. It's just a pity that the man who wrote all of these incredible songs couldn't be around to see the true glory of his Broadway presentation.
    rockenpnayon April 21, 2004   Link
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    General CommentThis song is actually based off of something that Jonathan Larson heard at an AIDS meeting that he went to wih his best friend cause his best friend has AIDS. A guy stood up and said, "I'm not afraid to die, and I'm not afriad to leave everyone behind, but I am afriad of losing my dignity." And he turned it inot this beautifuyl song.
    whisper2me73on March 02, 2006   Link
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    General Commenti dont really like this one. kinda corney. when i watched the movie for the first time i stopped it at this song cause it was so sappy. thank god i gave this musical another chance though cause i luv it
    ebonyeyeson August 08, 2006   Link
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    General CommentI don't see how anyone could find this sappy. It's honestly how some/most people feel when they're dealing with something as life changing (obviously) and scary as aids.

    I don't even know if I worded that without sounding idiotic, but it just shocks me that one would describe this as "sappy".
    shesamarshmellowon August 27, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General CommentWhat the heck does it mean? No one wrote about it yet... What does it mean to lose dignity
    bank_roberton March 17, 2017   Link
  • 0
    General CommentI agree completely with rockenplay.
    This song is the perfect song, in my opinion. And the way the chords work out is simply impressive and mind-boggling. I saw a copy of the score recently and it still drives me insane. It's simplicity makes it so complex.
    I hope that the movie vesion of RENT gives it the respect it deserves. And the presentation of this piece is just as amazing as Jonathan Larson would've wanted it.
    spookythebandoon July 21, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Commentif u dont know the lyrics to THIS... youre challenged :D otherwise amazing song!! no matter how many times it repeats its so true to life.. just like the rest of RENT
    meerys74on January 05, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Commenti love this song...this is one of my favorite songs in the movie.
    specialK37on March 15, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Commentbased on what ive seen on the movie... this song MAKES the movie. perfection, no need for more lyrics. by replaying it's just like a realisation in all the confusion some might have at that point of the film. greatgreatgreaat/ A+!
    jhandson June 15, 2006   Link
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    General CommentI don't see how anyone could find this sappy. It's honestly how some/most people feel when they're dealing with something as life changing (obviously) and scary as aids.

    I don't even know if I worded that without sounding idiotic, but it just shocks me that one would describe this as "sappy".
    shesamarshmellowon August 27, 2006   Link

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