One Tree Hill: Top Theme Songs From the Show

One Tree Hill has some of the best music on television today. I have picked what I believe to be the top 25 songs from all five seasons of One Tree Hill. These are not in order by my preference but rather in order of episode. I hope that you are able to discover a few new songs of inspiration from this list. I know that there are many more wonderful songs on One Tree Hill that I was not able to include in this list. Perhaps I should have done a top 50 list! Please feel free to comment and add your favorite song to the list.

1. Rest in Pieces by Saliva

This song was heard in the very first episode of One Tree Hill and was a pretty popular song at the time the show aired. For me, this gave the show bonus points because they played music I could relate to and recognize. The song was played when Lucas made the winning game shot in a game against Nathan.

2. I Don't Want to Be by Gavin DeGraw

I think we all have to give credit to the theme song of One Tree Hill. I think they did a wonderful job choosing this song as the theme song. It describes everyone's characters so well; a bunch of high school students trying to figure out who they are and what they want to do with their lives.

3. To Hell with Good Intentions by McLusky

I don't think I'll ever forget in the second episode of the first season when Peyton answers Nathan's apologetic phone call and blares this song through the receiver, "My love is bigger than your love, sing it." I laughed then downloaded the song and waited for my opportunity to use it in the same situation!

4. Cool Kids by Screeching Weasel

Another song played by Peyton in episode 105. Peyton is driving with her music blaring while Brooke sits in the front seat and covers her ears. It's definitely One Tree Hill humor and a song that fits perfectly into Peyton's music style.

5. Dare You to Move by Switchfoot

Could there be a better song for such a romantic scene when Nathan and Haley share their first kiss in episode 107? After I saw that scene I wanted this song played at my wedding for the first kiss as husband and wife. Perhaps this desire has officially confirmed my obsession with One Tree Hill!

6. Run by Snow Patrol