"13" Soundtrack Lyrics

"13: The Musical (Soundtrack From the Netflix Film)" Soundtrack Description

Questions and Answers

Is there an official album for the 2022 Netflix film?

Yes — 13: The Musical (Soundtrack From the Netflix Film) was released on August 12, 2022 and contains 14 tracks from the movie (as listed on Apple Music).

Who wrote the songs and who did the underscore?

All musical numbers are by Jason Robert Brown; the film’s incidental underscore is by Christopher Lennertz.

Are there songs new to the film version?

Yes. The movie adds “I’ve Been Waiting,” “The Bloodmaster,” and “It Would Be Funny,” among others (according to Netflix Tudum and RadioTimes).

What labels released the album?

Netflix Music, under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation and Sh-K-Boom Records (as shown in the album’s credits on Apple Music).

Does the album include every song heard in the movie?

Most key numbers are present. A few cues, like Gary Schreiner’s “Cyclical Safire,” appear in-film but sit outside the core vocal tracklist on some platforms.

Where can I stream it now?

Major platforms carry it globally; availability and ordering can vary slightly by region (Apple Music, Spotify).

Notes & Trivia

• The film adaptation landed on Netflix on August 12, 2022; the soundtrack dropped the same day (according to Netflix’s listings).
• Album credits show: ℗ 2022 Netflix Music, LLC — under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation and Sh-K-Boom Records, LLC (as listed on Apple Music).
• Three numbers were written specifically for the movie: “I’ve Been Waiting,” “The Bloodmaster,” and “It Would Be Funny” (per RadioTimes and Film Music Reporter).
• Alec Benjamin recorded a separate end-credits take of “Tell Her,” included on the digital album (as noted on Apple Music).
• Gary Schreiner’s “Cyclical Safire” appears in-film, a non-JRB needle-drop amid the show tunes.

Overview

How do you score that jump from “kid” to “teen” without turning it into homework? You keep the band tight, the hooks clean, and the jokes a half-beat sharper than the panic underneath. The Netflix remake keeps Jason Robert Brown’s melodic backbone intact and folds in a few new songs that speak fluent Gen-Z without losing the show’s Broadway snap.

Across 45 breezy minutes, the album swings between fizzy ensemble numbers and confessional solos. “Opportunity” sharpens Lucy’s ambition into a pop dagger; “What It Means to Be a Friend” gives Patrice a plain-spoken, heart-in-throat center. It’s pop-rock theater engineered for sing-alongs, with just enough bite to feel like middle school. (as stated in the RadioTimes track rundown)

Genres & Themes

• Pop-rock musical theatre → peer pressure vs. self-definition (“Bad Bad News,” “Brand New You”).
• Acoustic confessionals → family turbulence and honest talk (“It Would Be Funny,” “What It Means to Be a Friend”).
• Cheer-squad pop → status games and strategic sparkle (“Opportunity”).
• Group anthems → belonging earned, not granted (“A Little More Homework,” “13”).

Key Tracks & Scenes

“13” — Eli Golden & Cast
Where it plays: Opening sequence as Evan resets his life post-divorce; title kick-off. Approx. 0:02. Non-diegetic musical number.
Why it matters: Stakes on the table in three minutes: move, makeover, Bar Mitzvah or bust. (minute mark from a scene index site)

“The Lamest Place in the World” — Gabriella Uhl
Where it plays: Patrice tours Evan around Walkerton, puncturing his big-city optimism. Approx. 0:13. Non-diegetic musical number.
Why it matters: A sardonic town map that doubles as her manifesto.

“Opportunity” — Frankie McNellis, with Ensemble
Where it plays: Lucy rallies the cheer squad and redraws the social map. Approx. 0:26. Non-diegetic musical number.
Why it matters: Peak pop sheen; the character’s ambition turns into choreography.

“The Bloodmaster” — Cast
Where it plays: Movie-date plotting outside the theater. Approx. 0:33. Non-diegetic musical number.
Why it matters: Geek-culture horror riff as a cover for first-kiss logistics.

“It Would Be Funny” — Eli Golden & Debra Messing
Where it plays: Porch duet for Evan and his mom, cracking the brave face. Approx. 0:56. Non-diegetic musical number.
Why it matters: The straightest talk on the album; tenderness without treacle.

“A Little More Homework” — Company
Where it plays: Bar Mitzvah service, then communal hand-off into the party. Approx. 1:17. Non-diegetic musical number with diegetic setting cues.
Why it matters: Growing up reframed as a group project.

“Brand New You” — Company
Where it plays: Party catharsis and clean slate. Approx. 1:22. Non-diegetic musical number.
Why it matters: The confetti-burst final chord — earned.

Track–Moment Index (compact)

Music–Story Links (characters & plot beats as connected to songs)

• Evan’s optimism → “13”: The opener makes reinvention sound easy; the story spends 90 minutes testing that claim.
• Patrice’s honesty → “Lamest Place…”: Snark as armor; her melody softens whenever she actually lets him in.
• Lucy’s power play → “Opportunity”: The chorus is a campaign slogan — catchy, calculated, effective.
• Mom & son → “It Would Be Funny”: They drop the bit, keep the love, and decide to try again.
• Community → “A Little More Homework” / “Brand New You”: Growing up, together, looks like singing in harmony — literally.

How It Was Made (supervision, score, behind-the-scenes)

Songs & underscore. Jason Robert Brown returned to adapt and expand his score for screen; Christopher Lennertz handled the film’s incidental underscore, stitching the scenes between songs.

Album & credits. The official soundtrack credits Netflix Music, under exclusive license to Atlantic and Sh-K-Boom; 14 tracks total with an Alec Benjamin “Tell Her” cut as a special add (as shown on Apple Music).

New numbers. To tailor pacing and plot for film, new songs were added — notably “I’ve Been Waiting,” “The Bloodmaster,” and “It Would Be Funny” (as reported by Film Music Reporter and RadioTimes).

Reception & Quotes

Reaction settled into “sweet, streamlined, singable” — especially among family audiences — with most outlets praising the performers and Brown’s songcraft (according to Netflix Tudum and general press summaries).

“The music and performances carry the film’s heart.” RadioTimes

“Old favorites plus crisp new material.” Netflix Tudum

Streaming-first also meant instant playlist life, which helped the album travel beyond Broadway fans.

Technical Info

• Title: 13: The Musical (Soundtrack From the Netflix Film)
• Year: 2022
• Type: Movie
• Songs by: Jason Robert Brown
• Incidental score: Christopher Lennertz
• Label / Credits: Netflix Music, LLC — under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation and Sh-K-Boom Records, LLC
• Official release date: August 12, 2022
• Length / tracks: ~45 minutes / 14 tracks
• Selected notable placements: “13,” “The Lamest Place in the World,” “Opportunity,” “It Would Be Funny,” “A Little More Homework,” “Brand New You”
• Availability: Streaming widely (Apple Music, Spotify); regional listings may differ.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Netflix Tudum; Apple Music; Spotify; IMDb (film & soundtracks); RadioTimes; Film Music Reporter; Netflix title page & trailer.

October, 22nd 2025