Hyacinth House Lyrics by The Doors

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The Doors was one of the most representative psychedelic rock bands of all time. Their trademark is the dramatic, haunting sound, sustained by poetic lyrics.

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Hyacinth House - The Doors

Album: L.A. Woman
genre: Psychedelic Rock

What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?
What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?
To please the lions, yeah
This day

I need a brand new friend who doesn’t bother me
I need a brand new friend who doesn’t trouble me
I need someone, yeah
Who doesn’t need me
I see the bathroom is clear
I think that somebody’s here
I’m sure that someone is following me, oh yeah

Why did you throw the Jack of Hearts away?
Why did you throw the Jack of Hearts away?
It was the only card in the deck that I had left to play

And I’ll say it again, I need a brand new friend (x3)

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The use of the term Hyacinth is thought to be Morrison's way of expressing his unhappiness. In mythology, Hyacinthus was the young lover of the Greek god Apollo. Apollo accidentally killed Hyacinthus in a discus-throwing contest. Then, from Hyacinthus' blood, Apollo created the hyacinth, a plant with a fragrant cluster of flowers.

The song is believed to be linked to a previous song, "The End", which includes the line "my only friend, the end". Therefore, this song's final verse "And I'll say it again, I need a brand new friend" may suggest that Morrison had suicidal thoughts.