My current House-related obession is the official soundtrack. While it doesn't include what many Fans would consider essential House songs (such as The Who's "Baba O'Reilly" and AC/DC's "Highway To Hell", just to name a couple), every track on the album is excellent and reminds us of our favourite episodes, scenes and characters. So I thought I would share with Du a few lyrics from certain songs on the album that really capture the essence of all that is Dr. Gregory House.

*Lyrics in bold are ones that I think are particularly significant!


From 'Walter Reed'- Michael Penn

I count the cases piled up high
For the 1:15.
For platform and for passerby
It's the same routine.
I'm ranting while I'm raving,
There's nothing here worth saving.

Tell me now, what Mehr do Du need?
Take me to Walter Reed tonight.
Baby I've Lost the will for fighting
Over everything.
Well there's a few things I gotta say
And make no mistake, I'm mad.
'Cause every good thing I've had
Abandoned me.

All I want to do is hide.
It's graduation day
And everything I learned inside
Didn't seem to pay.
I've had my fill of palm trees
And lighting up Grauman's Chinese.

Tell me now, what Mehr do Du need?
Take me to Walter Reed tonight.
Baby I've Lost the will for fighting
Over everything
And there's a few things I gotta say.
Make no mistake, I'm mad.
'Cause every good thing I had
Abandoned me.

A sad and lonesome me.

I'm the walking wounded
And I'd say it to your face
But I can't find my place.

So tell me now, what Mehr do Du need?
Take me to Walter Reed tonight.
Baby I've Lost the will for fighting
Over everything
And there's a few things I gotta say.
Make no mistake, I'm mad
'Cause every good thing I had
Abandoned me.

A sad and lonesome me.
A sad and lonesome me.
A sad and lonesome me.


This songs always reminds me of how House is in general. Sort of brooding and melancholy but in a way, kind of upbeat about his own misery.




From 'See The World'- Gomez

Tag to day
Where do Du want to be?
'Cos now you're trying to pick a fight
With everyone Du need

You seem like a soldier
Who's Lost his composure
You're wounded and playing a waiting game
In no-man's land no-one's to blame

See the world
Find an old fashioned girl
And when all's been sagte and done
It's the things that are given, not won
Are the things that Du earned

Empty handed, surrounded Von a senseless scene
With nothing of significance
Besides a shadow of a dream
You sound like an old joke
You're worn out, a bit broken
Asking me time and time again
And the answer's still the same

See the world
Find an old fashioned girl
And when all's been sagte and done
It's the things that are given, not won
Are the things that Du earned

You've got a chance to put things right
So how's it going to be?
Lay down your arms now
And put us beyond doubt
So reach out it's not too far away
Don't mess around now, don't delay

See the world...


This song reminds me of how people see House. People who care about him, like Cuddy, Wilson, Cameron and Stacey, see him as a tough but also fragile man and I think this song captures that!




From 'Are Du Alright?'- Lucinda Williams

Are Du alright?
All of a sudden Du went away
Are Du alright?
I hope Du come back around someday.
Are Du alright?
I haven't seen Du in a real long time.
Are Du alright?
Could Du give me some kind of sign?
Are Du alright?
I looked around me and Du were gone.
Are Du alright?
I feel like there must be something wrong.
Are Du alright?
Cause it seems like Du disappeared.
Are Du alright?
Cause I've been feeling a little scared.
Are Du alright?

Are Du sleeping through the night?
Do Du have someone to hold Du tight?
Do Du have someone to hang out with?
Do Du have someone to hug & KISS you?
Hug & KISS you
Hug & KISS you
Are Du alright?

Are Du alright?
Is there something been bothering you?
Are Du alright?
I wish you'd give me a little clue.
Are Du alright?
Is there something Du want to say?
Are Du alright?
Just tell me that you're OK.
Are Du alright?
Cause Du took off without a word.
Are Du alright?
Du flew away like a little bird.
Are Du alright?
Is there anything I can do?
Are Du alright?
Cause I need to hear from you.
Are Du alright?

Are Du sleeping through the night?
Do Du have someone to hold Du tight?
Do Du have someone to hang out with?
Do Du have someone to hug & KISS you?
Hug & KISS you
Hug & KISS Du

Are Du alright?
Are Du alright?
Are Du alright?


This song makes me think of House's relationship with Wilson and Cuddy. They are constantly trying to help him out and make sure he is okay. But, like in the song, they repeat themselves ("Are Du alright? Are Du alright") But House often ignores them oder does the opposite of what they say.




I also like the lyrics from 'Got To Be Mehr Careful' Von Jon Cleary. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the full lyrics, but the song definately reminds me of the battles House has faced against both Vogler and Tritter. And, of course, the infamous 'You Can't Always Get Want' Von The Rolling Stones/Band From TV.......

YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT Du WANT.

BUT IF Du TRY SOMETIMES,

WELL,

Du JUST MIGHT FIND...

Du GET WHAT Du NEED!

Oh yeah.