"Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Music from the Netflix Film)" Soundtrack Description

Overview

How do you parody Eurovision without losing its heart? This soundtrack’s answer: write songs that could actually win it. The collection blends lovable Euro-pop pastiche (“Double Trouble”), ridiculous bar-room schlagers (“Ja Ja Ding Dong”), a villain’s power anthem (“Lion of Love”), and one earnest showstopper that became a real-world hit (“Husavik”). The result feels like a “best of Eurovision” compressed into one movie’s emotional arc.

The album works on two tracks at once: as diegetic music fueling the comedy, and as a genuine pop compilation with sturdy hooks and meticulous production. Apple Music notes its release on June 26, 2020 via Arista Records; Wikipedia corroborates the same date and later CD release. Both underscore a key truth: this isn’t a throwaway novelty LP — it’s a carefully built pop package that stands alone.

Questions & Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes. The album “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Music from the Netflix Film)” was released digitally on June 26, 2020; a CD followed in August 2020.

Who actually sings for Sigrit (Rachel McAdams)?

Swedish pop singer Molly Sandén (credited as “My Marianne”) provides the primary vocals, blended with McAdams in parts, including the climax of “Husavik”.

Who composed the score?

Icelandic composer Atli Örvarsson wrote the original score (hear “Eurovision Suite”).

Did Dan Stevens sing “Lion of Love” himself?

No. The on-screen vocals are by Swedish baritone Erik Mjönes; Stevens’ voice was not used for the final track.

What’s the “Song-A-Long” medley made of?

A party-set mashup of “Believe,” “Ray of Light,” “Waterloo,” “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi,” and “I Gotta Feeling,” performed with cameo Eurovision alumni.

Where does “Ja Ja Ding Dong” play in the story?

In Húsavík’s local bar (early and again at the end); the crowd keeps demanding it, turning the joke into a fan anthem.

Was “Husavik (My Hometown)” an award contender?

Yes. It was nominated for Best Original Song at the 93rd Academy Awards and performed in Húsavík for the Oscars pre-show.

Notes & Trivia

• Music supervisor: Becky Bentham; executive music producer: Savan Kotecha (Hollywood Reporter lists both).
• “Husavik” turned into a civic pride song; the town even staged a high-profile Oscars performance with Molly Sandén.
• “Song-A-Long” features real Eurovision stars (e.g., Conchita Wurst, Netta, Alexander Rybak) in a showy house-party sequence.
• Erik Mjönes is the uncredited singing voice behind Alexander Lemtov’s “Lion of Love.”
• Moon Fang’s “Running with the Wolves” nods to Lordi-era monster rock — a Eurovision in-joke the film leans into.

Genres & Themes

Euro-pop bangers power the competition beats — polished synths, big choruses, key changes — signaling ambition and spectacle (“Double Trouble”).

Power ballad language carries sincerity and character growth; “Husavik” blends English and Icelandic to frame belonging and truth (the “Speorg note” moment).

Schlager & novelty touches (“Ja Ja Ding Dong”) deliver comic release and small-town texture — catchy, repetitive, proudly unfashionable.

Glam & operatic pop color the rivals: Lemtov’s “Lion of Love” struts with faux-aristocratic drama; Song-A-Long stitches mainstream pop history into Eurovision camp.

Tracks & Scenes

“Volcano Man” — Will Ferrell & My Marianne
Scene: Fire Saga’s fantasy-video opener on Icelandic shores; establishes their ABBA-by-way-of-saga identity (opening minutes). Diegetic, presented as their DIY music video.
Why it matters: A comic mission statement — and a legitimately hooky chorus that sells Lars & Sigrit’s dream.

“Double Trouble” — Will Ferrell & My Marianne
Scene: First at Iceland’s Söngvakeppnin selection (botched lift), later at the Eurovision semi-final with the hamster-wheel scarf disaster. Diegetic stage performance(s).
Why it matters: The quintessential Eurovision pastiche; the semi-final mishap becomes their sympathetic turning point.

“Song-A-Long” (medley)
Scene: At Alexander Lemtov’s Edinburgh party (≈45-minute mark). A diegetic sing-off weaving “Believe,” “Ray of Light,” “Waterloo,” “Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi,” “I Gotta Feeling.”
Why it matters: A celebratory bridge between parody and tribute, with cameos from past Eurovision icons.

“Lion of Love” — Erik Mjönes (as Alexander Lemtov)
Scene: Lemtov’s showcase performance clip and competition sequence. Diegetic; hyper-staged.
Why it matters: A camp showpiece that defines the rival’s charisma; vocals by Mjönes, not Dan Stevens.

“In the Mirror” — Demi Lovato
Scene: Icelandic pre-selection headliner Katiana performs this slick, radio-ready cut before the boat explosion changes everything. Diegetic stage performance.
Why it matters: Signals the stakes of the selection; a pop sheen contrast to Fire Saga’s earnestness.

“Running with the Wolves” — Moon Fang (performed by Courtney Jenaé & Adam Grahn)
Scene: Belarus’s monster-metal entry storms the Eurovision semi with full prosthetics. Diegetic competition number.
Why it matters: A loving wink to Lordi-style spectacle; broadens the album’s stylistic map.

“Come and Play (Masquerade)” — Petra Nielsen (as Mita Xenakis)
Scene: The Greek rival’s silver-jumpsuit, space-tinged performance in the semi-final. Diegetic; seductive staging.
Why it matters: Places Mita as a credible threat and foil — sleek, teasing, technically tight.

“Amar pelos dois” — Salvador Sobral
Scene: A gentle street-busking cameo in Edinburgh. Diegetic, source performance.
Why it matters: Grounds the film in Eurovision history, softening the satire with genuine tenderness.

“Ja Ja Ding Dong” — Will Ferrell & My Marianne
Scene: At Húsavík’s bar, the locals keep demanding it; resurfaces at the wedding reception in the coda. Diegetic; pub-band energy.
Why it matters: The running gag that became a real meme and even inspired a themed bar in Húsavík.

“Husavik (My Hometown)” — Will Ferrell & My Marianne
Scene: The final — Lars crashes the stage so Sigrit can sing her own song in Icelandic and English. Diegetic; pivotal climax.
Why it matters: The movie’s emotional thesis; the song later earned an Oscar nomination and a celebrated Oscars performance in Húsavík.

Music–Story Links

“Volcano Man” paints Fire Saga’s fantasy of grandeur — a daydream that keeps them moving. “Double Trouble” marks their willingness to perform the “right kind” of Eurovision song, even when it doesn’t fit. The Song-A-Long resets the mood: surrounded by stars, Sigrit glimpses belonging outside her duo. Lemtov’s “Lion of Love” flirts with Sigrit’s ambitions but stays all surface gloss; “Masquerade” plays as temptation with sequins. In the end, “Husavik” solves the paradox: the truest Eurovision moment is the least calculated one, sung in their mother tongue.

How It Was Made

Executive music producer Savan Kotecha marshaled a writer-producer squad (including Rami Yacoub, Rickard Göransson, Arnthor Birgisson, Fat Max Gsus) to craft Eurovision-plausible hits. Music supervision by Becky Bentham balanced originals with needle-drops and cameo logistics. Score composer Atli Örvarsson stitched comedic momentum and Icelandic color into connective cues (“Eurovision Suite”). Trusted outlets — Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Apple Music — document these roles and release details.

Reception & Quotes

Critical response singled out the music’s sincerity inside the spoof. The soundtrack earned a Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack; “Husavik” received an Academy Award nod.

“Catchy tunes… a warm, affectionate tribute.” Vanity Fair

“Outstanding stuff all round… now, play ‘Jaja Ding Dong’!” Movie Music UK

Availability: the album is on major platforms (Apple Music, Spotify); physical CD was issued after the digital release.

Additional Info

• Labeling: Apple Music credits “Maisie Music Publishing, LLC” under exclusive license to Arista (Sony Music Entertainment).
• “Song-A-Long” ensemble includes notable Eurovision winners in cameo form — a rarity in film music crossovers.
• “Husavik” was performed for the 2021 Oscars pre-show in the real town of Húsavík with local choir.
• Erik Mjönes (Lemtov’s voice) and Petra Nielsen (Mita’s voice) are officially credited for vocals on their characters’ numbers.
• Moon Fang’s “Running with the Wolves” is a deliberate homage to monster rock traditions at Eurovision.

Technical Info

• Title: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Music from the Netflix Film)
• Year: 2020
• Type: Compilation soundtrack + original score
• Composers (score): Atli Örvarsson
• Executive Music Producer: Savan Kotecha
• Music Supervision: Becky Bentham
• Notable placements: “Volcano Man,” “Double Trouble,” “Song-A-Long,” “Lion of Love,” “Husavik”
• Release: Digital (June 26, 2020); CD (August 21, 2020)
• Label: Arista Records (Sony Music Entertainment)
• Awards: Grammy nomination (Compilation Soundtrack); Academy Award nomination (“Husavik”)

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Apple Music; Wikipedia; The Hollywood Reporter; ScreenRant; Variety; Vanity Fair; Movie Music UK.

November, 09th 2025