I may only be seven seasons in, but so far, "One Tree Hill" has one of the best soundtracks out of every TV show I've watched--and I've watched several. Music is such an integral part of the plot of the series, with Hayley being a singer/songwriter, and Peyton managing a record label, so it's fitting that the soundtrack reflects that.
Songs amplify the emotion of the scenes or montages they appear in. Without its unique, predominately alternative/rock soundtrack, "One Tree Hill" wouldn't feel like "One Tree Hill." The music makes the show. I find myself typing up lyrics on my phone as I watch so that I can find the songs on Google once the episode is done. They instantly grab my attention — especially the more mellow tunes. Here are 58 of my favorite songs — mostly the calmer, meaningful ones--from the show that sweep me off of my feet and carry me over to Tree Hill:
I know there are a ton, but trust me, if you love OTH, you will love these!
1. "Last Request" by Paolo Nutini
2. "Always Love" by Nada Surf
3. "They'll Never Know" by Ross Copperman
4. "Empty Room" by Marjorie Fair
5. "Better Than Love" by Griffin House
The beautiful lyrics "Save me from myself. You got my back when I need help. It's no one else in the world, you will always be my girl" bring up thoughts of Nathan and Hayley.
6. "Pitter-Pat" by Erin McCarley
7. "When the Stars Go Blue" by Tyler Hilton & Bethany Joy Lenz
8. "Wait for Love" by Matt White
9. "Hard to Love You" by The Wreckers
10. "Great Companion" by Landon Pigg
11. "Sewn" by The Feeling
12. "Life is Beautiful" by Vega4
With lyrics such as "life is beautiful, but it's complicated, we barely make it," "there are miracles," and "hearts--they beat and break," this song epitomizes the themes of OTH.
13. "A Message" by Coldplay
14. "Within You" by Ray LaMontagne
15. "You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb" by Spoon
16. "Ashes and Wine" by A Fine Frenzy
17. "Forever and Ever Amen" by 8mm
18. "I'll Be" by Low vs Diamond
19. "Apologies" by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
20. "Broken" by Lifehouse
This song is about being broken and holding on; it's very Peyton-esque to me.
21. "All Downhill from Here" by Amy Kuney
22. "No One's Aware" by Jack Savoretti
23. "As It Must Be" by Joey Ryan
24. "The Sound" by Paper Route
25. "It Couldn't Be Me" by Johnathan Rice
26. "Twenty Years" by Augustana
27. "Between the Minds" by Jack Savoretti
28. "Home" by Foo Fighters
Home is Tree Hill and the people in it. (Especially Nathan and Lucas because bromances are the best.)
29. "Violet Hill" by Coldplay
30. "Furthermore" by Katie Herzig
31. "No Envy No Fear" by Joshua Radin
32. "Dreamers" by Jack Savoretti
33. "Once When I Was Little" by James Morrison
34. "Hawaii" by Meiko
35. "Dreamer" by Uh Huh Her
36. "Can't Go Back Now" by The Weepies
37. "Don't Say" by St. Lola In the Fields
38. "Safe At Home" by Starsailor
39. "I Don't Know" by Shelly Fraley
40. "Come Around" by Rosi Golan
This song is about someone not admitting when they love someone else, which is a common occurrence in OTH.
41. "Begin You" by Kate York
42. "Days Like This" by Kim Talor
43. "Long Time Nothing New" by Pete Yorn
44. "Been a Long Day" by Rosi Golan
45. "All Broken Hearts" by Tyrone Wells
46. "Save You" by Matthew Perryman Jones
47. "Love Is the End" by Keane
48. "Light Catches Your Face" by Bell X1
49. "On My Own" by The Trigger Code
50. "Easy to Love" by Sons of William
51. "Deeper Side of You" by Phillip LaRue
These lyrics can't help but make me think of Brooke after she was attacked: "Don't let them take you down. Let them hear you sing, singing out."
52. "Wonder" by Jack Savoretti
53. "To Build a Home" by The Cinematic Orchestra
54. "Feather In the Wind" by Susie Suh
55. "I and Love and You" by The Avett Brothers
56. "Simple As It Should Be" by Tristan Prettyman
57. "Inside These Lines" by Trent Dabbs
58. "I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw
Of course, the theme song had to be in this playlist!
Here's a Spotify playlist with nearly all of the songs! Enjoy! (Find the others on YouTube/iTunes, etc. They are worth a listen!)
