"Family Plan" Soundtrack Lyrics

"The Family Plan (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film)" Soundtrack Description

Overview

How do you sell a spy’s secret past in a family comedy? The Family Plan does it with two lanes: a punchy, modern action score by Kevin Matley and a crate-digging set of needle drops that flip tone on demand — reggae, classic pop, indie rock, even a children’s rhyme used as a trap. The mix keeps the movie light on its feet while signposting danger when needed.

The commercial release focuses on score: The Family Plan (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film) — 25 cues, digital — issued via Lakeshore Records in 2024. The songs in the picture (Toots & The Maytals, Enya, Wet Leg, Bryan Ferry, Lizzo, The Emotions, etc.) are licensed one-offs rather than a bundled “songs album.” Trade outlets like Variety covered the film’s rollout; Lakeshore Records announced the score drop, and Apple lists full release metadata on its storefront.

Questions & Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes. The official release is the score: The Family Plan (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film) by Kevin Matley — 25 tracks, digital.

Who composed the score?

Kevin Matley composed the original score.

Who supervised the licensed songs?

Lucy Bright is credited as music supervisor; Simon Changer served as supervising music editor.

What songs play over the end credits?

Bryan Ferry’s “Let’s Stick Together,” followed by Lizzo’s “About Damn Time.”

What is the reggae version of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” heard near the start?

Toots & The Maytals’ cover from In the Dark (1973); it rolls over the opening/title beat.

Which track scores the Las Vegas suite standoff?

“I Like It” by The Emotions plays in Jessica’s suite as Dan fights off assassins.

Is there a separate “songs” album?

No single “various artists” album was issued for the film; the songs are available on their original releases/compilations.

Notes & Trivia

• Toots & The Maytals’ “Take Me Home, Country Roads” sets the film’s opening tone — sunny, then subverted by action.
• End credits run two songs back-to-back: Bryan Ferry then Lizzo.
• Apple released the score digitally in 2024 through Lakeshore Records.
• Source-music producer/arranger Chris Egan contributed cues (“Let’s Go Blue”) and handled in-world arrangements.
• The movie premiered on Apple TV+ on December 15, 2023.

Genres & Themes

Action-score pulse → competence on reveal. Matley’s cues (tight percussion, low brass, synth pulses) spike whenever Dan drops the “normal dad” act.

Irony via catalog songs. Reggae warmth, 2000s indie, and classic soul carry family warmth — then play against on-screen peril for comedic contrast.

Diegetic triggers. Car-radio singalongs, hotel-room speakers, and a children’s song used as bait let the story justify music inside the world.

Tracks & Scenes

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" – Toots & The Maytals
Scene: Opening/title (≈00:02). Car-radio singalong as suburban calm is established. Diegetic.
Why it matters: A sunny, familiar cover that tees up the film’s irony before danger intrudes.

"Dirty" – grandson
Scene: (≈00:05) Nina storms to her room and slams the door. Source on speakers. Diegetic.
Why it matters: Sets teen-friction energy and household stakes early.

"Look What You Do To Me" – Isla June
Scene: (≈00:11) Gym montage with the women training. Non-diegetic needle drop.
Why it matters: Propulsive pop against domestic routine — movement without plot drag.

"Ready Set Go" – Grace Potter
Scene: (≈00:27) The family hits the road; Dan dumps all phones. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Clean chapter break into road-movie mode.

"Ice Ice Baby" – Vanilla Ice
Scene: (≈00:30) Over the car radio as Dan and Jess sing along. Diegetic; comic beat.
Why it matters: Shared nostalgia earns a laugh and buys the couple some goodwill before secrets land.

"Only Time" – Enya
Scene: (≈00:34) Dan cranks the car audio and boosts headphone volume for the kids. Diegetic gag turned cover for tension.
Why it matters: The syrupy calm is weaponized as misdirection during a risky moment.

"Shake Your Hips" – The Legendary Shack Shakers
Scene: (≈00:48) On the road after the broken-mirror incident. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Greasy rockabilly swagger underlines that Dan is not who he seems.

"Home" – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Scene: (≈00:58) Diner-window exchange; resumes over driving shots through Utah. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Earnest warmth that re-centers the family mid-chase.

"Chaise Longue" – Wet Leg
Scene: (≈01:02) Siblings roam Las Vegas. Source within location ambience. Diegetic-feel.
Why it matters: Hip, knowing pulse for a brief teenage-freedom beat.

"I Like It" – The Emotions
Scene: (≈01:10) Jessica activates the suite’s “love mist”; track bleeds into Dan’s fight in adjoining spaces. Diegetic to non-diegetic bleed.
Why it matters: Sweet soul used as a counterpoint to bone-crunch action.

"The Wheels on the Bus" – The Little Sunshine Kids
Scene: (≈01:38) McCaffrey hunts Dan; the tune rings from a planted phone just before a bomb detonates. Diegetic (decoy).
Why it matters: Nursery rhyme as trap — the film’s black-comic streak in one cue.

"Let’s Stick Together" – Bryan Ferry
Scene: (≈01:51) First end-credits track. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: A wry marriage anthem after secrets and survival.

"About Damn Time" – Lizzo
Scene: (≈01:52) Second end-credits track. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Contemporary pop victory-lap to send viewers out.

Also heard: “Baby Drummer” — Bad Nerves; “Mess Call” — Traditional; “Let’s Go Blue” — Chris Egan; “Visions” — Valorant, EAJ, Safari Riot. Short source stings and environment cues round out scene transitions.

Music–Story Links

Public mask vs. private skill. Score cues harden whenever Dan switches into assassin mode; the sudden swap from light catalog songs to percussion-forward underscore marks the turn.

Family cohesion. Road-trip singalongs and diner-soft needle drops (“Home”) rebuild trust after each reveal; when the needle drops stop, trouble’s near.

Comedy through contrast. Enya over tactical improvisation; nursery rhyme over a bomb — the film repeatedly turns “safe” songs into timing devices.

How It Was Made

Credits confirm the core team: composer Kevin Matley; music supervisor Lucy Bright; supervising music editor Simon Changer; source-music producer/arranger Chris Egan; additional music by Erick DeVore and Matt Hutchinson; conductor/orchestrator Anthony Weeden; score mix/record by Jason La Rocca. The score album arrived later (April 2024) under Apple Video Programming LLC, licensed to Lakeshore Records for distribution.

Reception & Quotes

“A strangely sluggish shoot-’em-up.” Variety

“Weirdly forgettable action caper.” The Guardian

“Routine… but watchable.” IndieWire

Despite mixed notices, Apple touted strong viewership for the film on its platform.

Additional Info

• Trailer campaigns often used “Ice Ice Baby” as a hook; the same track appears in the car singalong.
• Score album runtime ≈ 46 minutes; 25 cues — compact, action-forward sequencing.
• No official “song compilation” release; several featured tracks are long-available catalog masters.
• Needle drops emphasize source playback (car stereo, hotel speakers) to justify music in-scene.
• Apple TV+ premiere: December 15, 2023; score release followed April 26, 2024.

Technical Info

• Title: The Family Plan (Soundtrack from the Apple Original Film)
• Year/Type: 2024 — digital score album for a 2023 feature
• Composer: Kevin Matley
• Music Supervision: Lucy Bright
• Key needle drops (film): “Take Me Home, Country Roads” (Toots & The Maytals); “Only Time” (Enya); “I Like It” (The Emotions); “Chaise Longue” (Wet Leg); “Let’s Stick Together” (Bryan Ferry); “About Damn Time” (Lizzo)
• Label / Rights: ℗ Apple Video Programming LLC; exclusive license to Lakeshore Records (digital)
• Availability: Streaming/download on major DSPs (score only)
• Release context: Apple TV+ original film; digital score debuted April 26, 2024

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Variety; Lakeshore Records; Apple; Metacritic; Vague Visages; Soundtracki; IMDb; Film Music Reporter; Spotify; Apple Music.

November, 09th 2025