"Horrible Bosses 2" Soundtrack Lyrics

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"Horrible Bosses 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" Soundtrack Description

Overview

How do you score a kidnapping caper where the kidnappers are the least dangerous people in the room? The sequel doubles down on swaggering needle-drops—punk, classic rock, 2010s pop/hip-hop—then lets a lean rock-band score punch the jokes. The official album, Horrible Bosses 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), is a various-artists set from WaterTower Music; the film’s score is by Christopher Lennertz, who also sneaks a cue onto the album (“You Have No B***s”).

The compilation’s spine is loud confidence: The Clash’s “Police on My Back,” Katy Perry’s “Roar,” N.W.A.’s “Straight Outta Compton,” Pitbull’s “The Anthem,” Timbaland feat. The Hives’ “Throw It On Me,” Toto’s “Hold the Line.” They’re timed to entrances, slow-motion struts, and botched schemes so the trio feel dangerous even when they aren’t. Trusted sources: WaterTower Music (official track list), Apple Music and Spotify (album metadata), IMDb (song-by-song credits).

Questions & Answers

What label released the soundtrack?

WaterTower Music (Warner Bros.’ label). Digital release: November 25, 2014.

Who composed the score?

Christopher Lennertz returned from the first film; the album is mostly songs, but one Lennertz cue is included.

Is there a separate score album?

No widely released score album for HB2; score is primarily in-film. The official retail release is the various-artists compilation.

Who supervised the music?

Music supervision credit includes Dave Jordan (studio listings) and Steve Juliani (trade credit pages).

What’s the opening song?

The Clash — “Police on My Back,” over the very start and titles.

What plays during the police chase?

N.W.A. — “Straight Outta Compton,” followed by Toto — “Hold the Line” and Timbaland feat. The Hives — “Throw It On Me” across the sequence.

Notes & Trivia

• Official album: 14 tracks; WaterTower Music lists The Clash, Katy Perry, Cali Swag District, The Heavy, Leagues, Pitbull feat. Lil Jon, N.W.A., Toto, Timbaland feat. The Hives, and a Lennertz cue.
• Lennertz recorded the sequel’s score at Warner Bros. Eastwood Scoring Stage; the approach carries over HB1’s “plug-in rock band” DNA.
• “Roar” functions as an internal ringtone/recurring gag, not just a montage needle-drop.
• Several big placements heard in the film (e.g., Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “Can’t Hold Us,” Notorious B.I.G. “Hypnotize,” OMD “If You Leave”) are not on the retail album.

Genres & Themes

Punk & classic rock chest-beaters — The Clash, Toto: instant swagger for characters with zero competence.

Pop-rap & party cuts — N.W.A., Pitbull, Timbaland, Macklemore: pace car for schemes, chases, and slo-mo hero shots.

Power-pop & ringtone hooks — “Roar” as recurring diegetic gag and confidence pump.

Rock-band score — Lennertz keeps guitars, bass, drums, and tasteful keys to drive stings and escalate farce without drowning dialogue.

Tracks & Scenes

"Police on My Back" — The Clash
Where it plays: 00:01, right at the beginning over titles and setup (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Announces a chase-movie energy before the trio even trips over their plan.

"Roar" — Katy Perry
Where it plays: 00:05, as Kurt gets a smartphone call; recurs as an in-world sound (diegetic/phone; later montage use).
Why it matters: A pop roar that’s more ringtone than real courage—perfectly on brand.

"Can’t Hold Us" — Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
Where it plays: ~00:13 after they buy and rig the warehouse (non-diegetic montage).
Why it matters: Aspirational pump-up for the “we’re real entrepreneurs now” beat.

"Hustlin’" — Rick Ross
Where it plays: ~00:25 right after they visit Motherf***er Jones in prison (non-diegetic joke button).
Why it matters: Literal lyric as punchline to delusional bravado.

"Teach Me How to Dougie" — Cali Swag District
Where it plays: ~00:32 when Julia opens her office; Nick tries to warn the guys (source vibe, in scene).
Why it matters: Sleaze vs. slick—the cue undercuts Nick’s panic.

"No Matter What" — (sing-along of the Badfinger song)
Where it plays: ~00:41; the trio sings before breaking into Rex’s house (diegetic, in-car sing-along).
Why it matters: Their “team anthem” is as earnest—and doomed—as their plan.

"How You Like Me Now?" — The Heavy
Where it plays: ~01:03 while brainstorming a “better idea” (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Strut track for a new scheme that’s somehow worse.

"Walking Backwards" — Leagues
Where it plays: ~01:07 over prep for the revised plan (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Title is the joke—progress that’s actually retreat.

"Hypnotize" — The Notorious B.I.G.
Where it plays: ~01:11 as the trio runs out of the bar in slow motion (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Peak swagger attached to peak incompetence.

"Talk Dirty" — Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz
Where it plays: ~01:15; Kurt gets distracted by joggers while trying to plant a phone (source/scene gag).
Why it matters: A leering needle-drop that derails the mission.

"Straight Outta Compton" — N.W.A.
Where it plays: ~01:27 during the police chase (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Hardcore bravado pasted over a slapstick escape.

"Hold the Line" — Toto
Where it plays: ~01:29 as Rex pummels himself in the car (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Arena-rock drama for an absurd self-own.

"Throw It On Me" — Timbaland feat. The Hives
Where it plays: ~01:30 as they’re stuck at a rail crossing mid-chase (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Keeps the pulse hot while the plot literally stops.

"If You Leave" — Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Where it plays: ~01:31; Rex croons along in the car (diegetic sing-along).
Why it matters: 80s prom ballad as villain karaoke—perfect tonal whiplash.

Trailer songs: the marketing leaned on Clash-to-pop pivots and a cutdown of the album’s swagger cues to sell the sequel’s “bigger, dumber heist.”

Music–Story Links

The cues are character prosthetics. Every time the trio “levels up,” the soundtrack slams a chest-beater—then the scene proves they’re still amateurs. Diegetic moments (“Roar” ringtone; in-car “No Matter What”; Rex belting OMD) expose delusion in real time. Lennertz’s band score stitches the mayhem so the hit songs can land as punchlines, not wallpaper.

How It Was Made

Sean Anders directs; Christopher Lennertz returns on score. Scoring sessions took place at the Eastwood Scoring Stage (Warner Bros.), keeping the HB1 template of live players and gritty, amp-forward textures. WaterTower issued the songs compilation; studio listings credit Dave Jordan and Steve Juliani on the music-supervision side.

Reception & Quotes

Reviews of the film were mixed; write-ups often conceded the music did the heavy lifting for energy and attitude. Trade coverage and label notes emphasize Lennertz’s rock-leaning palette and the album’s “instant-swagger” song choices.

“Christopher Lennertz returns… bringing a rock-’n’-roll edge to the sequel.” We Are Movie Geeks

“WaterTower’s compilation leans on Clash-to-Compton bravado for punchline timing.” Album round-up consensus

Additional Info

• Official album date: November 25, 2014 (WaterTower Music).
• Opening cue: The Clash — “Police on My Back.”
• Chase stack: N.W.A. → Toto → Timbaland/The Hives, with OMD as an in-car gag.
• Not on the retail album but in the film: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “Can’t Hold Us,” Notorious B.I.G. “Hypnotize,” Jason Derulo “Talk Dirty,” OMD “If You Leave.”
• Lennertz’s score cue on album: “You Have No B***s.”

Technical Info

• Title: Horrible Bosses 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2014
• Type: Various-artists soundtrack (score by Christopher Lennertz in film; one cue appears on album)
• Composer (score): Christopher Lennertz
• Music Supervision: Dave Jordan; Steve Juliani (trade listings)
• Label: WaterTower Music (Warner Bros.)
• Selected notable placements: “Police on My Back” (main title); “Roar” (recurring diegetic gag); “Can’t Hold Us” (warehouse montage); “Straight Outta Compton” (police chase); “Hold the Line” / “Throw It On Me” (chase continuation); “If You Leave” (villain sing-along)

Canonical Entities & Relations

Subject	Relation	Object
Christopher Lennertz	composed	Horrible Bosses 2 score
WaterTower Music	released	Horrible Bosses 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Dave Jordan	music supervised	Horrible Bosses 2
Steve Juliani	music supervisor credit on	trade listings for Horrible Bosses 2
The Clash	performed	“Police on My Back”
N.W.A.	performed	“Straight Outta Compton”
Toto	performed	“Hold the Line”
Timbaland feat. The Hives	performed	“Throw It On Me”
Katy Perry	performed	“Roar”

Sources: WaterTower Music (official album page/track list); Apple Music & Spotify (album metadata); IMDb Soundtracks (song credits); ScoringSessions (score sessions at WB Eastwood); We Are Movie Geeks (release note and Lennertz return).

Pretty funny comedy in a very American style, which has all the elements of living in this country: to quit your job and to become a boss to yourself; to organize and find a large buyer and take his order; to make the first batch, and suddenly become bankrupt; to break the law to save themselves. There are many parodies included – how life works, how negotiations done, on small talks and on the main element of the film’s plot – the kidnapping. Music also has a great variety here. In the collection, there are rap (Teach Me How To Dougie), pop (the brightest representative is Katy Perry), rock and others. As well as high-qualitative blend of genres, that heard just fine: jazz + rock (How Do You Like Me Now?), pop + rap (Throw It On Me). It is also not without Pit Bull, who, may be said, have become a visit card of movies with Jason Sudekis (played here one of the main roles among three and also one of producers of this motion picture). Dedicated to all lovers of active music collections who admires not only the quality but also good sounding (with very few exceptions, because not all songs, unfortunately, in this collection are of very high quality but are mediocre). A collection of songs brings energy and beautiful images from the clips (most of them are very beautiful and the couple are in a cartoon style that look cute and funny). You can learn from open sources about the plot of the film, but we only say that it has its own heroes and dolts. Many enjoy the continuation of the theme from the first part, from where went directly even more frank and desirable Jennifer Aniston, who just splatters her passion in all directions. Great pastime is guaranteed!

November, 10th 2025

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