The vocals are :
Neil Patrick Harris
Nathan Fillion
Felicia Day
+ The bad horse chorus
Heart
Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog Lyrics
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You should hear what the neighbors say, the way the neighbors stare
Everyone's got a different story but I got mine the hard way
Why'd I go and give my heart to a heart killer?
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer
I can't breathe when I hear your name
You're in my veins and you're eating my brains
I saw you dancing in the basement
You were miles away
Part of me wanted it all to burn
And part of me wanted to stay
How could this be meant to be
When what I want is dead to me?
Why'd I gotta go and give my heart to a heart killer?
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer
I can't breathe when I your hear name
You're in my veins and you're eating my brains
You're a
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer
I can't breathe when I hear your name
You're in my veins and you're eating my brains
You
Promises only broken
Spitting in my hand
We made a floor
We made a love
Castles made of sand
Baby, you love like a love leaver
Just a touch and it's time to go
Why'd I gotta go and give my heart to a heart killer?
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer
I can't breathe when I hear your name
You're in my veins and you're eating my brains
You're a
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer
I can't breathe when I hear your name
You're in my veins and you're eating my brains
You're a
Baby, baby, can you save me?
Save me, baby, dig my grave
You're a
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer, heart killer
Heart killer
"Heart in 2" is a song from the 2008 web musical "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" by Joss Whedon, Zack Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen. In this song, Dr. Horrible bemoans the loss of his love interest, Penny, who has been won over by his nemesis, Captain Hammer. He reflects on the signs that he ignored, such as the way Penny cut her hair and the reactions of their neighbors. Dr. Horrible blames himself for giving his heart to a "heart killer."
The chorus of "Heart in 2" emphasizes the power Penny has over Dr. Horrible, describing her as a "heart killer" who is "in [his] veins and eating [his] brains." Dr. Horrible recalls watching Penny dance in the basement, torn between wanting to burn everything down and wanting to stay with her. He questions whether their love was ever meant to be, given their different desires and goals. The song ends with Dr. Horrible acknowledging that promises were broken and that he was foolish to hold onto a love that was never sustainable.
Overall, "Heart in 2" represents Dr. Horrible's inner conflict as he faces the reality of his failed relationship with Penny. He is angry and heartbroken but also realizes his own complicity in the situation. The song highlights the complexities of love and loss and the difficulty of letting go of someone who has become such an important part of one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You should see the way you walk, the way you cut your hair
Your physical appearance and the way you carry yourself caught my attention.
You should hear what the neighbors say, the way the neighbors stare
People around us have taken notice of you, and their reactions suggest that you stand out from the crowd.
Everyone's got a different story but I got mine the hard way
I recognize that everyone has their own past and experiences, but mine has been especially painful and difficult.
Why'd I go and give my heart to a heart killer?
I regret ever becoming emotionally invested in you, as it seems that you are incapable of reciprocity or genuine care.
I can't breathe when I hear your name
Thoughts of you are suffocating, and it feels like my chest is tightening.
You're in my veins and you're eating my brains
My obsession with you has become all-consuming, and I feel like I'm losing my mind over someone who isn't worth it.
I saw you dancing in the basement, You were miles away
I witnessed a moment where you seemed lost in your own world, detached from reality and oblivious to everything and everyone else around you.
Part of me wanted it all to burn, And part of me wanted to stay
These mixed feelings demonstrate my internal conflict about whether to cut ties with you completely or continue to tolerate the emotional turmoil you cause me.
How could this be meant to be, When what I want is dead to me?
I struggle with the idea that a relationship with you could ever work out, especially when I cannot get over who you truly are.
Promises only broken, Spitting in my hand, We made a floor, We made a love, Castles made of sand
Our relationship was built on empty words and false hope, which eventually crumbled like a sandcastle in the tide.
Baby, you love like a love leaver, Just a touch and it's time to go
Your love is fleeting and conditional, and just the slightest slip-up on my part means you'll be out the door in an instant.
Baby, baby, can you save me?, Save me, baby, dig my grave
I appeal to you to help me escape this self-destructive cycle of loving someone who doesn't seem capable of reciprocating, even as it risks my own emotional demise.
Heart killer, heart killer, Heart killer, heart killer, Heart killer
This chorus repeats the phrase that the singer has repeatedly attributed to the object of their affection: that they are a heart killer.
You're a, Heart killer, heart killer, Heart killer, heart killer, Heart killer
The singer turns directly to the object of their affection and affirms that, yes, they are someone who destroys others emotionally.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott A McMicken, Toby Mark Leaman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SickegalAlien
A quick character analysis!
Dr Horrible:
He's the villain, right? But he also the protagonist! Should we root for him? Well, his failures make him sympathetic.
It's easy to identify with his social awkwardness, but also hidden ambition.
We expect the protagonist to get the girl!
On the other hand, he's a hypocrite. For all his talk about "changing the status quo" he throws a party with the mayor.
The "change" he pursues goes no further than his own bank account. He really didn't care about the homeless, nor about the root cause, as it turns out.
He didn't deserve to ""get the girl"" because instead of improving himself, he just tried to shallowly (and insincerely) pander to her interests.
Cpt. Hammer:
He's the hero! Or is he?
Ostensibly, he's the antagonist. He's crude. He's bad with words. He's unaware how he turns Penny off.
Also, as it turns out, he couldn't get tough when the going got tough. He was only on board while the ride was easy.
On the other hand, his message was sincerely inspirational!
For all the backganded compliments and (un)veiled narcissism, the core idea was altruistic and hopeful. Ironically so, because Dr. Horrible sang about the implied "rot at the core" that no one sees, all the while he just couldn't see past the rough surface!
He wasn't a nice person, maybe not even a good person. But neither was he the "hidden devil" Dr. Horrible thought him to be.
Penny:
Some viewers underestimate her for the way the plot (and male characters) treat her as a prop more than a person.
However, there are several points that make her the hidden, real hero of the story.
Firstly, she has the "tragic background" (kind of). She sings about rising above her failures, learning to see the good in people and using that energy to improve herself and the world around.
She may be "fighting the symptom, not the cause", but unlike Dr. Horrible she doesn't neglect the little good that she can do.
Also, unlike Cpt. Hammer, she doesn't quit when the going gets tough.
Her death underlines the moral of the story: while the self-important posers are fighting, the real helpers get hurt.
True heroism lies in helping those in actual need.
What both Dr. Horrible and Cpt. Hammer are doing, are merely a self-righteous solutions in search of a problem.
@HarrisBoe
Even after watching this like a dozen times I’m still finding new hidden details.
Horrible’s picture of Penny that he looks at during Brand New Day was clearly taken from the bushes.
Moist struggling for an entire scene to open a can because his hands are too slippery.
Horrible’s car-control app has a completely unnecessary radio function.
The beginning was all about Horrible awkwardly trying to do an evil laugh. At his grand entrance during the climax, he executes one perfectly.
@SundayTopper
It's been bugging me for a little while about that last line and what people have been thinking about what, Penny said as she died.
She didn't have blind faith in heroes. She was granting, Billy what he wished; he sung it just a moment before about her
notseeing what he was doing.... so she pretended to not know he was, Doc Horrible. She granted him his wish by playing the fool.
Her saying that bit about cptn.Hammer was also a dig at him (Hammer). Penny wasn't a fool, an idealist yes, but not a fool.
Billy and Penny both heard what, Hammer said, and while Billy didn't know it, Penny also heard was he said, and saw what he couldn't bring himself to do.
Before that moment she died they locked eyes, and in that moment Billy understood that she was mocking, Hammer, and she saw in him the man she always wanted.
In that moment they realized they were in love with each other, and could do nothing about it.
@sehichanders7020
The music is dirt cheap from a synth, the actors basically did this for free, the sets are hardly sets at all. Yet Dr. Horrible remains a classic for those who know it, with amazing, archetypical storytelling, great songwriting and an inescapably compelling narrative. My point: people should invest in that, not CGI or big screen names. Also goes to show the amazing talent of the people involved.
@FentonHardyFan
I understand where you’re coming from, but these are not small-time actors.
@sehichanders7020
@@FentonHardyFan Of course they are not. They still did it mostly for free ;-)
@cubonefan3
I am new to this fandom I love the soundtrack, acting, and story ! But I wish they did better with the screenplay.
@blyatt
@@cubonefan3 what did you have a problem with in the screenplay?
@christabelle__
This came about because of a writer's strike, and it's still a testament to what you can do on a small budget and lots of talent!
@tonyq7364
Dr. Horrible got everything he ever wanted. all it cost him was a Penny...
@paigehansen8944
+Tony Q I've never been hurt by a pun before... Until today.
@ghines38133
+Asterof Angelfire what sad doctor who puns are there?
@ndm13
That was beautiful, sir.