A House Is Not A Home
Glee Cast · Glee - The Music, The Complete Season One CD Collection [2010]
Even when there's no one sitting there
But a chair is not a house
And a house is not a home
When there's no one there to hold you tight,
And no one there you can kiss good night.
A room is still a room
Even when there's nothing there but gloom;
But a room is not a house,
And a house is not a home
When the two of us are far apart
And one of us has a broken heart.
Now and then I call your name
And suddenly your face appears
But it's just a crazy game
And when it ends, it ends in tears.
So darling, have a heart,
Don't let one mistake keep us apart.
I'm not meant to live alone. Turn this house into a home.
When I climb the stairs and turn the key,
please be there, still in love with me
A House Is Not A Home
The Glee Cast's rendition of "A House Is Not A Home" captures the emotional core of the television series' musical identity. Drawing from the classic songbook, this recording exemplifies the ensemble's ability to reinterpret established pop and soul standards through a collective vocal lens. Featured on the comprehensive Season One collection, the track highlights the show's commitment to blending contemporary performance with timeless songwriting. The arrangement emphasizes the group's harmonies, transforming a personal lament into a shared experience that resonates with the show's narrative themes. This performance stands as a testament to the series' influence on bringing classic recordings to a new generation of listeners, showcasing the versatility of the cast in delivering powerful, emotive vocals that define their early discography.