"Fourth Down and Love" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Fourth Down and Love" Soundtrack Description

Overview

Sports romcoms juggle adrenaline and heart; this one leans on a small set of high-impact songs to do both. Fourth Down and Love uses arena-staple hype for the field, bright pop for practices and bars, and a light original score tucked under the second-chance beats.

There’s no commercial OST—just placements. Four or five cues do most of the heavy lifting, and they’re placed precisely (minute marks below). Wikipedia and IMDb confirm the basics (composer, credits), while Soundtracki provides scene-by-scene timing. The Hallmark Channel preview sets the sonic palette you hear in the film.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Red Janes.

Is there an official soundtrack album?

No. Songs are licensed tracks; the score has no retail release.

What’s the overall sound?

Arena/chant electronica for hype, upbeat pop for social spaces, soft dramatic cues under dialogue.

Are the songs mostly diegetic?

Yes—practice speakers, bar PA, stadium system; the score is non-diegetic connective tissue.

Where can I verify exact placements?

Soundtracki lists the five song cues with timestamps; film end credits confirm artist/title.

What does the trailer use?

House promotional beds matching the film’s pop/arena tone (no single featured artist).

Notes & Trivia

• The film opens with a sports-arena chant classic to set tempo before romance re-ignites.
• Most cues are heard “in-world,” which keeps the tone grounded and lets dialogue breathe.
• The stadium and PA acoustics were shot practically; it helps the hype cues feel real.
• Five placements cover the big beats; repetition is avoided so each needle-drop lands.

Genres & Themes

Arena/chant electronica → adrenaline, team identity, crowd rhythm.

Upbeat indie-pop/dance → momentum for practice, pep-talks, and meet-cutes.

Light dramatic score → unobtrusive pads under reconciliations and family scenes.

Tracks & Scenes

"Kernkraft 400" — Zombie Nation
Where it plays: ~00:01 Opening credits as players gear up; non-diegetic, stadium vibe.
Why it matters: Flips the switch to “game on” before character arcs kick in.

"Oh My My" — Summer Kennedy
Where it plays: ~00:12 Keira arrives late to practice and clocks the rival squad (diegetic on-site music).
Why it matters: Buoyant pop that tags Keira’s pivot from spectator to participant.

"I’ve Come Back to Love (feat. J. A. Rettenbacher)" — Niall Kelly
Where it plays: ~01:06 Erin and Mike walk into the bar; Gertie and Gus greet them (diegetic/PA).
Why it matters: Title-as-thesis for a reunion that might stick.

"Hold Me Tight" — Jimi Ashmore, James Oxborrow & John Etkin-Bell
Where it plays: ~01:07 Dance-floor moment; Mike asks Erin to dance (diegetic).
Why it matters: Public comfort test—chemistry without speeches.

"Shake, Shake, Shake" — Juliet Roberts
Where it plays: ~01:18 Pre-game pep through the win (diegetic/PA into montage).
Why it matters: Movement mantra; the team’s breakthrough gets a kinetic hook.

Music–Story Links

The chant opener frames the movie as sport first, romance second. Diegetic bar tracks let Erin and Mike “perform” ease before they earn it. Practice songs teach rhythm to the team—and the edit. For the last match, a pop groove acts like a communal heartbeat; once the whistle blows, the score moves in to hold the feelings steady.

How It Was Made

Composer: Red Janes (credited). The brief: keep cues light and conversational so licensed tracks can own the public spaces.

Supervision: Valerie Biggin (music supervisor). Editorial uses a short, targeted set of placements rather than wall-to-wall songs.

Reception & Quotes

“Scores a touchdown… thanks to Pascale Hutton and Ryan Paevey.” Decider

“Mike bonds with the young women on the team and teaches them confidence.” Southern Living

Critics focused on performances and the wholesome sports angle; the compact music plan supports both without crowding scenes.

Additional Info

• Network premiere: Sept 9, 2023 (Hallmark Channel).
• Runtime: ~84–90 minutes depending on presentation.
• No retail soundtrack; all songs are individual releases.
• Filming/field: McLeod Athletic Park (Langley).

Technical Info

• Title: Fourth Down and Love
• Year: 2023 (TV movie)
• Type: Licensed songs + original score (no OST)
• Composer: Red Janes
• Music Supervision: Valerie Biggin
• Selected placements: “Kernkraft 400”; “Oh My My”; “I’ve Come Back to Love”; “Hold Me Tight”; “Shake, Shake, Shake”
• Release context: Hallmark “Fall Into Love” slate

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Wikipedia; IMDb; Soundtracki; Hallmark Channel; Decider; Southern Living.

November, 09th 2025