"Bros" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Bros" Soundtrack Description

Questions and Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album for Bros (2022)?

Yes. Back Lot Music released Bros (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) on September 30, 2022, primarily featuring Marc Shaiman’s score plus the original song “Love Is Not Love.”

Who composed the score?

Marc Shaiman composed the score, leaning into classic rom-com orchestration with contemporary touches (according to Variety).

Who supervised the licensed songs?

Rob Lowry served as music supervisor, curating the film’s club cuts, standards, and contemporary pop.

What’s the original song performed in the film?

“Love Is Not Love,” co-written by Billy Eichner and Marc Shaiman, is performed on-screen by Eichner during a climactic scene.

Can I stream the album and the key songs?

Yes. The score album is on Apple Music and Spotify; many licensed tracks appear in an official Back Lot Music playlist.

Does the movie use classic standards?

Yes—Nat “King” Cole’s “Love Is Here to Stay” and “When I Fall in Love” bookend crucial romantic beats.

Notes & Trivia

• The score album dropped day-and-date with the U.S. theatrical release—September 30, 2022.
• Marc Shaiman’s music deliberately nods to Nora Ephron–era rom-coms like Sleepless in Seattle (as stated in Variety’s 2022 artisan feature).
• Music supervisor Rob Lowry received a Hollywood Music in Media Awards nomination for Best Music Supervision (Film).
• The film balances queer-club energy (Inner City, Kylie Minogue) with standards (Nat “King” Cole) to mirror Bobby and Aaron’s tonal push-and-pull.
• The official Back Lot Music playlist expands beyond the score with ~30 songs used and inspired by the film.

Overview

Why do Nat “King” Cole ballads sit next to club bangers? Because Bros frames a rom-com about vulnerability inside a culture of volume. Bobby (Billy Eichner) and Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) orbit each other to different rhythms—crooner-soft confession one minute, sweat-fogged dance floor the next.

Marc Shaiman’s score plays the diplomat. He writes airy, melodic motifs that could have waltzed through a ’90s Ephron montage, then lets synths and percussion peek in when the film dips into present-tense chaos. Licensed cuts do character work: diva pop when swagger crests, standards when defenses drop. The net vibe? A warmly modern rom-com that respects the canon and tweaks it (as noted by Entertainment Weekly’s review tone and Variety’s craft piece).

Genres & Themes

• Classic standards → idealized romance: Nat “King” Cole cues frame intimacy as timeless, especially the first-time sex scene and later reconciliations.
• Club/house and pop → desire & bravado: Inner City, Kylie Minogue, and high-energy cuts soundtrack the bravado phase of Bobby and Aaron’s courtship.
• Score: piano-led rom-com writing → sincerity: Shaiman’s light-on-its-feet cues nudge the film toward confession rather than irony.
• Queer anthems & indie → self-definition: Orville Peck and Jake Wesley Rogers underline choice and identity in late-act pivots.

Tracks & Scenes

“Love Is Here to Stay” — Nat “King” Cole
Where it plays: Around 0:06, Bobby narrates his love of wandering the city; the standard sets an old-school rom-com tone. (Non-diegetic)
Why it matters: A knowingly classic overture that contrasts with Bobby’s bristly, modern persona.

“We All Move Together (Kevin Saunderson x Latroit Remix)” — Inner City, Idris Elba, Kevin Saunderson
Where it plays: ~0:10, Bobby and friends hit a gay club. (Diegetic/club)
Why it matters: Establishes community and kinetic desire; the camera breathes to the beat.

“Heartbreaker/If You Should Ever Be Lonely” — Mariah Carey
Where it plays: ~0:12, Bobby meets Aaron on the dance floor. (Diegetic/club)
Why it matters: Glittering, flirty chaos—exactly the energy of a meet-messy.

“Dreaming with a Broken Heart” — John Mayer
Where it plays: ~0:29, Bobby leaves Aaron’s apartment when boundaries blur during a hookup. (Non-diegetic)
Why it matters: Soft-focus melancholy punctures bravado; the cue favors feeling over quips.

“When I Fall in Love” — Nat “King” Cole
Where it plays: ~0:45, Bobby and Aaron have sex for the first time. (Non-diegetic)
Why it matters: A tender standard reframes a casual pattern as something riskier: intimacy.

“She’s Like the Wind” — Patrick Swayze feat. Wendy Fraser
Where it plays: ~0:54, Bobby sings along in the shower. (Diegetic)
Why it matters: A wink at ‘80s melodrama that humanizes Bobby’s private softness.

“Love and Affection” — Joan Armatrading
Where it plays: ~1:04, the pair hold hands by the sea. (Non-diegetic)
Why it matters: A mature, steady warmth—less fireworks, more foundation.

“Turn to Hate” — Orville Peck
Where it plays: ~1:32, Aaron decides to quit his job and reset priorities. (Non-diegetic)
Why it matters: Queer country as a pivot signal—choosing self-definition over approval.

“Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)” — Kylie Minogue
Where it plays: ~1:48, reconciliation kiss. (Non-diegetic)
Why it matters: Pop-gospel euphoria underlines the crowd-pleasing rom-com payoff.

“Hindsight” — Jake Wesley Rogers
Where it plays: ~1:50, end credits. (Non-diegetic)
Why it matters: A big-voiced queer closer that keeps the celebratory mood rolling.

“Love Is Not Love” — Billy Eichner (original song)
Where it plays: ~1:43, Bobby performs the song publicly in a late-act gesture. (Diegetic on-screen)
Why it matters: The movie’s thesis in melody—rejecting platitudes in favor of a specific, messy, honest kind of love (as discussed in interviews and features).

Note: Timestamps reflect the feature’s standard cut; minor variances can occur by platform/territory.

Music–Story Links (characters & plot beats)

• Old Hollywood warmth → modern vulnerability: The Nat “King” Cole cues soften Bobby’s defenses so confession feels possible.
• Club tracks as armor: High-energy house/pop lets the leads posture; when the music cools, the masks slip.
• On-screen authorship: Bobby singing “Love Is Not Love” flips the rom-com grand gesture into a statement about specificity over slogans.
• Identity pivots scored by outsiders: Orville Peck’s baritone and Jake Wesley Rogers’ catharsis frame choice and self-acceptance without hetero-norm smoothing.

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

Marc Shaiman—yes, of When Harry Met Sally… and Hairspray—came onboard to write a classic-leaning score that winks at the rom-com greats while staying present-tense. He and Billy Eichner co-wrote the original song “Love Is Not Love,” designed for an on-screen performance beat. Back Lot Music released the score album the same day the film opened. (as stated in Film Music Reporter)

Licensed music curation fell to music supervisor Rob Lowry, whose selections span club bangers, pop divas, and heritage standards. The craft press explicitly noted Shaiman’s Nora Ephron inspirations and the film’s gentle score-to-needle-drop balance (according to Variety).

Reception & Quotes

Critics largely praised the film’s heart and the soundtrack’s blend of classic and contemporary. The original song drew awards chatter, and the supervision landed a craft-guild nomination. A few short takes:

“Shaiman’s score nods to Nora Ephron–era rom-coms with breezy charm.” — Variety

“There’s a personal, gorgeous touch to the Bros score.” — Awards Daily

“A pretty great rom-com.” — Entertainment Weekly

Technical Info

• Title: Bros (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2022
• Type: Movie (romantic comedy)
• Composer: Marc Shaiman
• Original song: “Love Is Not Love” — Billy Eichner & Marc Shaiman (performed by Billy Eichner on-screen)
• Music Supervisor: Rob Lowry
• Label: Back Lot Music
• Album release: September 30, 2022 (digital)
• Selected notable placements: Nat “King” Cole (“Love Is Here to Stay,” “When I Fall in Love”), Mariah Carey (“Heartbreaker/If You Should Ever Be Lonely”), Inner City (“We All Move Together”), Kylie Minogue (“Everybody’s Free”), Orville Peck (“Turn to Hate”), Jake Wesley Rogers (“Hindsight”).
• Availability: Score album on major streamers; expanded official playlist with licensed songs available.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: ScreenRant (soundtrack guide), IMDb Soundtracks, SOUNDTRACKI, Variety (craft feature), Film Music Reporter, Apple Music, Spotify, Wikipedia (film & awards), Entertainment Weekly review, Awards Daily interview.

October, 25th 2025