"Horrid Henry" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Horrid Henry: The Movie — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" Soundtrack Description

Overview

Can a cheeky school comedy sound like a pop station takeover? This soundtrack does exactly that. The album leans on chart-ready singles (LMFAO, Pixie Lott, Justin Bieber, Nicola Roberts), novelty ska (Bad Manners), and in-world “band” songs tied to Henry’s own fandom (the Killer Boy Rats). The result: a bright, hook-first compilation that keeps pace with the film’s talent-show and prank set-pieces.

The commercial compilation—Horrid Henry: The Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)—was issued by Universal Music TV in 2011; the film’s original score is by Michael Price (with additional uncredited work by Lester Barnes). Release date, track roster, and composer credits are documented by Wikipedia, Apple/Spotify listings, and Film Music Reporter.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Michael Price is credited composer; Lester Barnes is noted as uncredited additional composer. (Wikipedia; Film Music Reporter)

Who released the songs album?

Universal Music TV (UK) released the various-artists soundtrack in 2011. (Wikipedia; Amazon/Spotify listings)

Are cast members on the album?

Yes. Theo Stevenson (Henry) fronts “Too Cool for School” and “(Gonna Be) A Rockstar.”

Is there an official track list?

Yes—entries include “Too Cool for School,” “Everybody Dance,” “Boys and Girls,” “Party Rock Anthem,” “Beat of My Drum,” “One Time,” “Shine a Light,” “When I’m King,” “Get Down,” and “Special Brew.” (Wikipedia; retail/streaming pages)

Any well-known needle-drops that aren’t “kids music”?

LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” Bad Manners’ “Special Brew,” and You Me At Six’s “Underdog” appear; they’re used to energize pranks and competition beats. (IMDb; Wikipedia/You Me At Six page)

Is there a single “theme song” for Henry?

“I’m Horrid Henry” by the Killer Boy Rats acts as a franchise anthem and is used as an opening-titles cue in the movie versions released online. (IMDb; official movie channel uploads)

Notes & Trivia

• The You Me At Six track “Underdog” is used in-film during Henry’s water-balloon/yo-yo gag against Moody Margaret. (You Me At Six discography note)
• “2 Cool 4 School” is the in-universe TV game show; “Too Cool for School” (Theo Stevenson) is used around that sequence in movie edits released officially online.
• Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud), who appears in the film, also sings “Everybody Dance” on the album.
• The compilation arrived via Universal Music TV; Michael Price’s score was not released as a separate commercial album in the UK market.

Genres & Themes

Radio pop & dance-pop — chart gloss (LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Pixie Lott) drives talent-show energy and montage pacing.

Brit teen-pop & girl-group offshoots — Nicola Roberts and McFly/Taio Cruz cuts deliver punchy hooks for school-hall triumphs and crush beats.

Cartoon-ska & novelty — Bad Manners injects mischief into heist-lite schemes.

Light orchestral/rock score — Michael Price’s cues glue set-pieces together with bounce and short stingers.

Tracks & Scenes

"I’m Horrid Henry" — The Killer Boy Rats
Where it plays: Used as an opening-titles/identity cue in movie edits posted on the official channel (diegetic-adjacent franchise anthem).
Why it matters: Establishes the series’ voice—cheeky, self-mythologizing. (IMDb Soundtracks; official uploads)

"Too Cool for School" — Theo Stevenson
Where it plays: Prominently around the 2 Cool 4 School game-show sequence; also used in promotional cuts (diegetic-styled performance/montage).
Why it matters: Turns a TV format into Henry’s calling card song. (Official clips; album track)

"(Gonna Be) A Rockstar" — Theo Stevenson / Killer Boy Rats
Where it plays: Talent-contest prep and fantasy/boast moments (non-diegetic performance montage).
Why it matters: Nails the film’s “fame will fix it” headspace. (Album & IMDb listing)

"Underdog" — You Me At Six
Where it plays: Prank beat when Henry traps Moody Margaret with a water balloon and yo-yo. (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Pop-punk swagger for a classic Henry ambush. (You Me At Six song page)

"Party Rock Anthem" — LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
Where it plays: High-energy montage around crowd/competition moments (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: A 2011 time-stamp that sells “big show” scale. (Album track list)

"Everybody Dance" — Kimberley Walsh
Where it plays: School-dance/party vibe during social scenes (source-style).
Why it matters: Cast-performed needle-drop that keeps the world “inside” the music. (Album listing)

"Boys and Girls" — Pixie Lott
Where it plays: Corridor/party montage beats (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Polished radio pop that fits the peer-status thread. (Album listing)

"One Time" — Justin Bieber
Where it plays: Teen-pop color in mid-film transitions (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Familiar hook to bridge story beats. (Album listing)

"Beat of My Drum" — Nicola Roberts
Where it plays: Rehearsal/training montage for the contest (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: March-like pop that suits “get ready” momentum. (Album listing)

"Shine a Light" (Radio Edit) — McFly feat. Taio Cruz
Where it plays: Feel-good upswing near resolution (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Crowd-pleaser for the “win the day” beat. (Album listing)

"Special Brew" — Bad Manners
Where it plays: A comic interlude/party stretch (source-style).
Why it matters: Bouncy ska that pairs with slapstick. (Album listing)

"When I’m King" — Emma Tate, Tamsin Heatley, Wayne Forester, Theo Stevenson
Where it plays: Daydream/boastful montage space (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: In-character brag that mirrors Henry’s “rule the school” fantasy. (Album listing)

Trailer music: Studio marketing uses quick cuts of the album’s pop hooks alongside short comedy stings from the score. (Official UK trailer)

Music–Story Links

Pop singles power the talent-show spine—every rehearsal, brag, and montage gets a familiar hook. Diegetic moments (game-show staging; party/source cues) keep the songs inside Henry’s world, not just over it. When schemes backfire, the score snaps in with short percussive gags, then hands back to radio pop as Henry tries again.

How It Was Made

Directed by Nick Moore. Score by Michael Price (with additional uncredited music by Lester Barnes). The songs album is a Universal Music TV compilation; the track list lines up across Wikipedia, retail pages, and streaming platforms. Film Music Reporter first announced Price’s scoring assignment in June 2011.

Reception & Quotes

Critics were lukewarm on the film but the soundtrack’s kid-friendly, radio-first approach does what it promises—keeps the energy high for contests and pranks.

“Michael Price to score Horrid Henry: The Movie.” Film Music Reporter

“Soundtrack released by Universal Music TV; track list includes Stevenson, LMFAO, Pixie Lott, Bieber, McFly/Taio Cruz.” Wikipedia summary

Additional Info

• Label: Universal Music TV (2011). Physical CD pressings documented via UK retail/Discogs-style listings.
• “I’m Horrid Henry” and “(Gonna Be) A Rockstar” exist in franchise/cast versions (Killer Boy Rats/Zero Zombies vs. Theo Stevenson versions).
• Several official scene/song clips are available on the film’s YouTube channels (including Too Cool for School and opening-titles excerpts).
• You Me At Six’s “Underdog” placement is also noted in the band’s song entry.
• Score album was not separately released in the UK market; cues are present only in-film.

Technical Info

• Title: Horrid Henry: The Movie — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Year: 2011 (UK)
• Type: Various-artists compilation + original score (in-film)
• Composer (score): Michael Price; additional music (uncredited): Lester Barnes
• Label (songs album): Universal Music TV
• Selected notable placements: “Too Cool for School” (game-show/talent-show beats); “Underdog” (prank on Moody Margaret); “Party Rock Anthem” (high-energy montage); “Everybody Dance” (school/party source); “When I’m King” (boast montage)

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Wikipedia (film & soundtrack sections); IMDb Soundtracks; Film Music Reporter; Spotify/Apple Music retail listings; Amazon UK product page.

November, 10th 2025