Every Song & When They Play

The following contains spoilers for Smile 2, now playing in theatersSmile 2‘s soundtrack features multiple original tracks, including some that take on very dark secondary meanings thanks to the plot of the film. Parker Finn’s follow-up to his 2022 horror film Smile, the Naomi Scott-led sequel escalates the scope of the story by shifting the Entity — a monstrous creature that travels through trauma and infects the minds of its victims before possessing and killing them — into the brain of pop star Skye Riley. This gives the film plenty of natural reason to feature bombastic pop music, highlighting the musical skills of Scott.

Smile 2‘s characters are surrounded by music, with much of the film’s soundtrack playing in-universe alongside well-choreographed dance routines. One of the most clever tricks in the film comes amid these well-produced and catchy tracks, as the lyrics have secondary meanings in light of Skye’s past and the Entity’s machinations as it builds to Smile 2‘s haunting ending. Here is every song that factors into Smile 2 and where audiences can find the soundtrack for themselves.

When Every Song On The Smile 2 Soundtrack Plays In The Movie

Smile 2 Has Five Songs Sung By Naomi Scott

Grieved You by Naomi Scott: Sung by the film’s star Naomi Scott, “Grieved You” is the first of many original tracks that appear in Smile 2. The song plays as a music video shortly after the opening sequence of the film. It also serves as an introduction for the audience to Skye Riley. The track is seemingly one of her big hits from before her accident, and showcases how the character used to look. The imagery of the video, which shows Riley parading around bodies underneath white sheets, could be seen as a dark portent for the kind of events that soon befall the young woman.

Uh Huh by Belaganas: “Uh Huh” by the Belaganas appears in a minor way in Smile 2. The song is the track that Riley listens to after her appearance on Drew Barrymore’s show. Skye uses it to drown out the noise around her, which also helps establish the version of New York City that appears in the film.

New Brain by Naomi Scott: “New Brain” plays early in Smile 2, and is used to show the kind of work that goes into preparing for the dance routines that make up much of Skye’s shows. The rehearsal goes well overall, but also highlights the injury Skye suffered and sets her up to seek out Lewis for Vicodin — which in turn exposes her to the Entity and sets off the plot of the film. The dance rehearsal later is recreated by the Entity as a form of tormenting Skye in her apartment, giving the song title a darker meaning.

Blood On White Satin by Naomi Scott: “Blood On White Satin” is one of the bigger performances of Smile 2. During a larger rehearsal ahead of her concert, Skye and several of her dancers do a run of “Blood On White Satin” on stage. It’s a big showy number that highlights her talents. However, the moment also highlights how dangerous the Entity is becoming, as it uses the concert and the ensuing stress it causes on Skye to further push her to the breaking point.

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Just My Name by Naomi Scott: Compared to the rest of Smile 2‘s songs, “Just My Name” is a far more somber and understated song. Coming during a moment of self-reflection for Skye, the young woman sits in her apartment and opens up her piano to sing a song from her old journal. With a piano playing alongside Scott’s vocals, it’s one of the more soulful songs of the film. The backing synths and chorus also gain a harsher edge when one considers they may represent the growing presence of the Entity in her head.

I Hope The Sun Explodes Today by The Hex Dispensers: “I Hope The Sun Explodes Today” is one of the few songs in Smile 2 not actually credited to Skye Riley. Instead, the Hex Dispensers song plays as Skye enters a small bar looking for Morris and his advice on how to escape the Entity. The different tone and style of the song separates it from the rest of the tracks in the film.

Death Of Me by Naomi Scott: “Death of Me” plays at the end of Smile 2. It’s a darkly ironic track, as it plays against the backdrop of Skye (fully taken over by the Entity) killing herself with her microphone. The lyrics of the song take on a dark secondary meaning as a result, with the pop track transforming serving as a dark reflection of the core of the film that quietly also plays into a fan theory about Smile 2.

Where To Listen To Smile 2’s Soundtrack

Paramount Has Been Teasing

As part of the marketing campaign for Smile 2, Skye Riley technically now has her own real-world album. Smile 2‘s original soundtrack has been teased for months ahead of the release of the film. Paramount teased some of the songs online as far back as June, establishing Skye Riley’s singing ability.

The EP of Riley’s music from Smile 2 is available for purchase or to stream on apps like Spotify and websites like YouTube. The film also features a score that contains similar tones and tenors to the haunting music of the first Smile. Considering that score was eventually released, it’s likely the full score for Smile 2 will be released down the line as well.

Smile 2 is the sequel to the 2022 psychological horror film by director Parker Finn that centers on a therapist who witnesses a patient’s suicide, leading to a series of terrifying supernatural events. The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.

Director

Parker Finn

Release Date

October 18, 2024

Distributor(s)

Paramount Pictures