"Bob's Burgers Movie" Soundtrack Lyrics

"The Bob's Burgers Movie (A Major Motion Burger Soundtrack)" Soundtrack Description

Questions and Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes. Hollywood Records released The Bob’s Burgers Movie (A Major Motion Burger Soundtrack) digitally on May 27, 2022; a wider edition followed later. (according to Film Music Reporter)

How many original songs are in the film?

Three major new songs feature on release—“Sunny Side Up Summer,” “Lucky Ducks,” and “The Itty Bitty Ditty Committee/My Burger Buns”—with “Not That Evil” added to later editions for spoiler reasons. (as stated by Hollywood Records)

Who wrote the songs and who handled the score?

Loren Bouchard & Nora Smith wrote the songs; Tim Davies conducted/orchestrated the original score, with additional music by the in-house Bob’s team.

Did the album chart?

Yes. It reached the Billboard 200 and appeared on the Top Soundtracks and Comedy Albums charts in 2022. (as noted by Billboard)

Is there a vinyl version? Any differences?

Yes—vinyl arrived after the film, and its track list differs slightly (e.g., “Not That Evil” included; a couple of short cues omitted). (as stated by Hollywood Records)

Where can I stream it?

On major platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music). A 2023 digital update lists ~21 tracks including the added song.

Notes & Trivia

• The album dropped day-and-date with the animated feature (May 27, 2022); later pressings/digital updates added content. (as stated by Hollywood Records)
• “Not That Evil” (Grover Fischoeder’s villain reveal) was initially withheld from the digital album to avoid plot spoilers, then included on later editions.
• Recording took place at the Newman Scoring Stage; the score team worked through pandemic logistics to get a big, brassy sound.
• The vinyl release swaps a few short score cues and adds the fan-favorite short “My Butt Has a Fever.”
• Tim Davies led the orchestra and orchestrations; additional score writing came from Elegant Too, Brent Knopf, Patrick & Tim Dacey, and John Dylan Keith.
• Music supervision duties included Patrick Dacey corralling cast vocals, orchestra sessions, and clearances.
• The 2023 digital edition lists ~21 tracks and ~42 minutes; the launch-day digital was shorter.
• Charted on multiple Billboard lists in 2022—rare for a “cartoon” theatrical tie-in. (as noted by Billboard)

Overview

How do you serve a big-screen caper from a small-screen diner? With songs that move like punchlines. The Bob’s Burgers Movie leans into three full musical numbers and a buoyant end-credits jam, then fills the cracks with caper-score glitter. The album mirrors that blend: character-first songs, bright brass, and a rhythm section that never overpowers the jokes (according to Film Music Reporter).

Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith write to character—optimism under pressure, carny noir, a villain’s sheepish confession—while Tim Davies conducts a slick, cartoon-cinematic score that’s playful instead of precious. Hollywood Records packaged the film numbers with score highlights so you can feel the story beats in sequence (as stated by Hollywood Records). The result? A soundtrack that plays like a Belcher-family pep talk you can actually dance to.

On release week it even poked onto the charts—proof that “cartoon” soundtracks can cut through when the writing is tight and the staging pops (as noted by Billboard).

Genres & Themes

• Broadway-lite character songs ↔ inner wants stated out loud; setups/payoffs baked into lyrics.
• Caper-score sparkle ↔ pizzicato strings, busy woodwinds, jaunty brass that keep the mystery buoyant.
• Busker/punk edges ↔ carnies belt “Lucky Ducks” with a stompy, street-chorus energy.
• Vaudeville villainy ↔ “Not That Evil” winks at the tradition of confessional baddie showstoppers.

Key Tracks & Scenes

“Sunny Side Up Summer” — Belcher Family
Where it plays: Opening number in/around the restaurant just before the sinkhole ruins their plans; a diegetic-style “I want” song.
Why it matters: Announces the family’s optimism and the film’s tone—hopeful hustle under absurd pressure.

“Lucky Ducks” — Carnies & Louise
Where it plays: Mid-film at Wonder Wharf; carnies lament their lot until Louise hijacks the chorus.
Why it matters: Turns background workers into a Greek chorus and sharpens the wharf-mystery stakes.

“Not That Evil” — Grover Fischoeder & Ensemble
Where it plays: Villain-reveal near the climax; Grover explains the scheme as the Belchers react.
Why it matters: Comic confession song that doubles as exposition—the movie’s cheeky take on the classic villain aria.

“The Itty Bitty Ditty Committee / My Burger Buns” — Gene & Band
Where it plays: End-credits jam that lets the supporting cast dance out.
Why it matters: A curtain-call release valve—pure Bob’s silliness after plot knots untangle.

Track–Moment Index (selected)

Music–Story Links (characters & plot beats)

• Belchers vs. bills: The opener’s sunny hook masks real dread—exactly Bob and Linda’s tightrope.
• Louise’s courage arc: By hijacking “Lucky Ducks,” she reframes victimhood as action and sets up her final stand.
• Villain motives, sung: “Not That Evil” compresses backstory and scheme into a single comic aria.
• Community roll-call: The end-credits jam restores the town’s rhythm—post-sinkhole normalcy, burger by burger.

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

Loren Bouchard & Nora Smith wrote the film’s songs for the cast, while Tim Davies conducted/orchestrated at the Newman Scoring Stage. The in-house Bob’s Burgers music brain-trust—Elegant Too (Phil Hernandez & Chris Maxwell), Brent Knopf, Patrick & Tim Dacey, and John Dylan Keith—contributed additional score writing and arrangements. Pandemic-era logistics meant remote prep and carefully staged sessions, but the recording still aimed for a roomy, old-Hollywood gloss.

Music supervision (Patrick Dacey) bridged cast vocals, orchestra dates, and clearances; Hollywood Records assembled a listenable arc that flows from full numbers to caper cues without dead air (as stated by Hollywood Records).

Reception & Quotes

Critics liked the film’s warmth; they split on how many songs it needed. Fans embraced the album’s “mixtape of Belcher feelings.”

“Songs are much too long… ill-fit, and not quite funny enough to justify it.” Forbes (Jeff Ewing)

“Long-running cartoon makes [an] amiable big-screen debut.” The Guardian (Scott Tobias)

“There are, unfortunately, fewer songs than expected… it’s not a musical.” Polygon

Technical Info

• Title: The Bob’s Burgers Movie (A Major Motion Burger Soundtrack)
• Year: 2022 (film & digital OST); expanded editions 2023
• Type: Animated (“cartoon”) feature soundtrack
• Songs by: Loren Bouchard & Nora Smith
• Score: Conducted/orchestrated by Tim Davies; additional music by Elegant Too, Brent Knopf, Patrick & Tim Dacey, John Dylan Keith
• Music supervision: Patrick Dacey
• Key numbers: “Sunny Side Up Summer,” “Lucky Ducks,” “Not That Evil,” “The Itty Bitty Ditty Committee/My Burger Buns”
• Release & label: May 27, 2022 (digital), Hollywood Records; vinyl/digital update followed
• Recording: Newman Scoring Stage (Los Angeles)
• Chart/availability notes: Appeared on Billboard 200, Top Soundtracks, Comedy Albums; streaming widely

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Film Music Reporter; Hollywood Records/Disney Music Emporium; Apple Music; Billboard; The Guardian; Polygon; Screen Rant; IMDb; Disney & Bob’s Burgers community wikis.

October, 25th 2025