House We Used to Live In

"House We Used to Live In" is a song by the American alternative rock group The Smithereens. It is the second single released in support of their second album Green Thoughts.

"House We Used to Live In"
Single by The Smithereens
from the album Green Thoughts
B-side	"Ruler of My Heart"
Released	August 3, 1988 (1988-08-03)
Recorded	Capitol (Hollywood)
Genre	Power pop, alternative rock
Length	4:00
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Pat DiNizio
Producer(s)	Don Dixon
The Smithereens singles chronology
"Only a Memory" (1988) "House We Used to Live In" (1988) "Drown in My Own Tears" (1988)

Background

"House We Used to Live In" was partially inspired by frontman Pat DiNizio's parents. The lyrics were based on DiNizio's parents losing their house to the IRS after their divorce. DiNizio commented, "The lyrics are partially about that. They could also be about the break-up of a marriage or a relationship, not necessarily my parents'."

Release

"House We Used to Live In" was released as the second single from the band's sophomore album, Green Thoughts. The single reached number 14 on the US Mainstream Rock Charts.

Formats and track listing

All songs written by Pat DiNizio, except where noted.

US 12" single (ENVT 2)

1. "House We Used to Live In" – 4:00
2. "Ruler of My Heart" (Allen Toussaint) – 3:02
3. "House We Used to Live In (live)" – 4:34

UK 7" single (ENV 2)

1. "House We Used to Live In" – 4:00
2. "Ruler of My Heart" (Allen Toussaint) – 3:02

UK CD single (ENVCD 2)

1. "House We Used to Live In" – 4:03
2. "Ruler of My Heart" (Allen Toussaint) – 3:04
3. "House We Used to Live In (live)" – 7:03
4. "Blood and Roses (live)" – 5:47

Charts

Chart (1988)	Peak position
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)	14

External links

• "House We Used to Live In" at Discogs (list of releases)