House Up On The Hill
Jandek · Other Songs - Jandek
Jandek:
You know
Up at the house
The house up on the hill
You can drink your fill
I'm going to the house
Up to the house
Up on the hill
I can drink my fill
La la la la la la...
The house up on the hill
I'm going up to the house
Up to the house
Up on the hill
Hill hill hill hill hill...
The house up on the hill
It's getting mighty full [2x]
Has seen so many days
It's seen a lot of days
And it ain't making hay
The house up on the hill [5x]
It's painted darkest black
The windows are all broken
And you can't get in the back door
The back door
The house up on the hill
woman:
Let's go to the water
To the water
Let's go
Let's leave for the moon
Come on
And we're going
To the water
And we're going
To the moon
Let's go
I can't wait
For the water
Can't wait [2x]
For the moon
Oh, hurry up
House Up On The Hill
Jandek's 'House Up On The Hill' stands as a quintessential example of his unique, eerie pop aesthetic. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies his signature style: a blend of baroque pop, art rock, and gothic minimalism characterized by his distinctive falsetto and sparse, rhythmic instrumentation. As a solo artist, Jandek often employed pseudonyms and released works under various aliases, yet this recording remains a defining piece of his discography. The song's haunting atmosphere and precise production reflect the broader influence of his work on experimental and avant-garde music, cementing his reputation as a cult figure whose music transcends conventional genre boundaries. Its enduring presence in the canon of experimental pop highlights Jandek's ability to create unsettling yet captivating listening experiences that have captivated audiences for decades.