"Home Team" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Home Team (Music from the Netflix Film)" Soundtrack Description

Overview

What fuels a feel-good sports comedy more than underdog grit? In Home Team, the jukebox leans country-rock and heartland pop while Rupert Gregson-Williams’ score carries the playbook of warmth, momentum, and light mischief. Needle-drops mark locker-room laughs and small victories; orchestral cues step in for family beats and sideline resolve.

The film’s music strategy is straightforward: recognizable, high-energy songs to keep the tempo brisk, and a tuneful, unfussy score for character connection. You’ll hear Blake Shelton and Creedence Clearwater Revival on one end, and a modern sing-along (“We Are Young”) woven diegetically into a comic set-piece on the other. It’s a Happy Madison sports comedy, so the soundtrack aims for uplift and chuckles, not cynicism.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Rupert Gregson-Williams composed the original score for the film.

Who handled music supervision?

Kevin Grady is credited as the film’s music supervisor for the needle-drops.

Is there an official soundtrack album?

No commercial song compilation or score album was issued at release; tracks stream on artist/label catalogs.

Which song becomes a plot gag?

fun.’s “We Are Young” is sung in-story by Harlan to impress a crush; a band reprise returns late in the film.

What genres dominate the needle-drops?

Country, Southern rock, classic rock, and pop-anthem sing-alongs.

Any notable end-credit needle-drop?

K’naan’s “Hurt Me Tomorrow” plays over the closing montage into credits.

Notes & Trivia

• Music selections were kept family-friendly to match the PG tone and youth-sports setting.
• “We Are Young” appears twice: a diegetic serenade and a late-game reprise via marching band, then a recorded blast for a visual punchline.
• The mix of country radio staples and classic-rock cuts mirrors small-town Texas soundscapes.
• Gregson-Williams previously worked with Happy Madison on multiple titles, making this an easy tonal fit.

Genres & Themes

Country & contemporary country — barroom camaraderie and road-tested optimism; supports scenes of team-building and hometown rituals.

Classic/Southern rock — swagger for warm-ups and mid-game momentum; signals confidence during turning points.

Pop-anthem sing-alongs — communal release; bonds teammates and punctuates comic beats.

Orchestral sport-comedy score — light rhythmic ostinatos and guitar-friendly textures; cushions father-son moments and locker-room pep.

Tracks & Scenes

"Meth Lab Zoso Sticker" – 7Horse
Where it plays: ~00:05 — early practice montage in Argyle, Texas as youth players grind reps (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Sets a scrappy tone, telegraphing rough edges before the coaching upgrade.

"Boys 'Round Here" – Blake Shelton
Where it plays: ~00:07 — Sean arrives at a high-school game; quick hype burst (non-diegetic, source-like stadium vibe).
Why it matters: Nails small-town Friday-night lights energy; situates the country palette up front.

"Feeling Good" – The Sheepdogs
Where it plays: ~00:15 — Sean phones home from Texas; tries to juggle NFL contacts and dad duty (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Laid-back groove underscores the protagonist’s reset away from the NFL machine.

"Whatever It Takes" – Kenny Chesney
Where it plays: ~00:22 — bar conversation at J.D. McGilligan’s as Sean and Coach Troy map roles (source in-bar).
Why it matters: Country radio sheen frames the recruiting moment that kick-starts the season arc.

"Fishin' in the Dark" – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Where it plays: ~00:23 — Troy invites Sean to join the Warriors (source at bar).
Why it matters: Nostalgic sing-along warmth sells the handshake partnership.

"Move Like This" – Hammerwax
Where it plays: ~00:30 — training montage after Sean signs on as offensive coordinator (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Up-tempo library funk to condense drills into comic propulsion.

"Get in the Groove" – The Mighty Hannibal
Where it plays: ~00:46 — post-win pool party, cross-cut with a transitional game beat (source/then non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Vintage soul deep-cuts raise the cool factor; celebrates the first real momentum swing.

"Silhouette" – Kenny G
Where it plays: ~00:51 — Sean chats with Cindy (Dennis’s mom); flirt undertones (non-diegetic/sweetened source).
Why it matters: Tongue-in-cheek smooth-jazz wink to lighten an awkward adult beat in a kid-centric world.

"We Are Young" – fun. feat. Janelle Monáe
Where it plays: ~01:01 — Harlan belts the song to impress Brooke (diegetic performance); ~01:21 marching-band reprise; ~01:23 recorded version scores the scoreboard gag (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: The movie’s signature gag-song—connects teamwork, teenage nerves, and a literal bang.

"Fortunate Son" – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Where it plays: ~01:18 — defensive stand during the title game as Sean barks orders (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Classic-rock adrenaline for the film’s most “serious” gridiron moment.

"Hurt Me Tomorrow" – K’naan
Where it plays: ~01:24 — closing montage into end credits (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Smooth, hopeful coda; winds down the comedy with forward-looking grace.

Trailer music: The Netflix trailer uses in-film cues and upbeat rock/country stings, keeping continuity with the movie’s needle-drops.

Music–Story Links

Country tunes anchor the bar-and-bleachers world that Sean re-enters, so when the team first clicks, vintage soul (“Get in the Groove”) makes the win feel earned rather than lucky. The diegetic “We Are Young” turns a shy kid’s crush into team lore, then returns as a marching-band earworm that primes the late-game explosion gag. When the final drive needs stakes, CCR injects classic-rock urgency; the K’naan closer reframes the film as a father-son reconciliation rather than a scoreboard tale.

How It Was Made

Rupert Gregson-Williams handled the original score. His Happy Madison history (from Click to Grown Ups) informed the light, melodic approach. Music supervision came from Kevin Grady, who sourced radio-friendly country, soul one-offs, and evergreen classic-rock to match small-town Texas vibes and family tone. The production did not issue a commercial soundtrack album; cues and licensed songs appear via their original labels.

Reception & Quotes

Reviews of the film were mixed, but several outlets singled out the music choices as effective mood-setters for a low-stakes, crowd-pleasing sports story.

“A jukebox that keeps the tempo brisk between plays.” Vague Visages

“Gregson-Williams’ tuneful bed does the father-son lifting while the songs chase laughs.” Trade coverage summary

Additional Info

• No official OST release; score and songs are available as individual tracks on streaming under their respective artists.
• Song clearances skew mainstream—radio acts (Shelton, Chesney) plus catalog staples (CCR).
• Diegetic use of “We Are Young” stands out among modern sports comedies for how often it reprises and escalates.
• Library/funk cues (“Move Like This”) fill montage gaps economically without breaking tone.
• The music mirrors the real-life youth-league setting—bleachers, pep bands, pool parties—over NFL grandiosity.

Technical Info

• Title: Home Team (Music from the Netflix Film)
• Year: 2022
• Type: Film songs & original score (no commercial album)
• Composer: Rupert Gregson-Williams
• Music Supervision: Kevin Grady
• Selected notable placements: “We Are Young” (diegetic serenade & reprises); “Fortunate Son” (clutch defensive stand); “Hurt Me Tomorrow” (closing); “Get in the Groove” (first-win celebration); “Whatever It Takes” (bar recruiting scene)
• Release context: Netflix premiere — January 28, 2022
• Production companies: Happy Madison Productions; Hey Eddie Productions
• Availability: Tracks via artist catalogs; no official OST listed on label storefronts at release.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Vague Visages; Soundtracki; Film Music Reporter; Wikipedia (film entry).

November, 10th 2025