"Lego Batman" Soundtrack Lyrics

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"The LEGO Batman Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What does a brooding loner sound like when he insists he’s a one-man band? This soundtrack answers with a split personality: Lorne Balfe’s adrenalized, riff-heavy score and a crate of pop/retro needle-drops that Batman weaponizes for bravado and jokes. The album arrived on WaterTower Music a week before release (digital and a two-disc CD: songs on Disc 1, score on Disc 2); later came a colored-vinyl run of the songs.

Balfe treats the film like a “serious action movie that happens to be LEGO,” then lets the songs (Patrick Stump’s industrial-wink theme, Oh, Hush!’s end-credits chant, Alex Aiono/Richard Cheese cheek) do character comedy. According to label listings and reviews, streaming versions commonly present 28 tracks that mix songs and cues; CD sequencing separates them cleanly.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Lorne Balfe. He wrote a full action-adventure score and contributed/architected select song material.

What’s the headline single?

“Who’s the (Bat)Man)” performed by Patrick Stump. It’s LEGO Batman’s self-mythologizing anthem.

What plays over the end credits?

“Friends Are Family” by Oh, Hush! featuring Will Arnett and Jeff Lewis — the film’s big curtain-call jam.

Is the album songs-only or score-only?

Both: the main digital set interleaves songs and cues; the 2-CD release splits Disc 1 (songs) and Disc 2 (Balfe’s score).

Any notable cameos from classic themes?

Yes — John Williams’ Superman material appears in Fortress-of-Solitude gags; Neal Hefti’s 1966 Batman TV DNA is cheekily referenced.

Was there a Japan-only theme?

Yes — the Japanese release promoted “Let’s Go!!” by Kis-My-Ft2.

Notes & Trivia

• The vinyl editions color-coded characters (black/yellow split “Batman,” purple/green “Joker,” lavender “Batgirl,” plus “Robin Red”).
• Balfe’s score album cues include “Black,” “Your Greatest Enemy,” “The Arrival of Robin,” and “Joker Crashes the Party.”
• “I Found You” is a vocal re-arrangement of Robin’s theme sung by Fraser Murray.
• “Man in the Mirror” appears in multiple forms around the film/album (a lounge cover and a promotional cut alongside the in-film gag).

Genres & Themes

• Industrial-rock & trap-adjacent beats → Batman’s self-authored myth (“Who’s the (Bat)Man)”).
• Pop-anthem uplift → family and teamwork messaging (“Friends Are Family,” “Invincible”).
• Orchestral-hybrid score → brass stabs, drum kits, and ostinatos driving set-pieces (Balfe’s cues).
• Retro/camp callbacks → TV-era motifs and party-mix classics used for irony and fan service.

Tracks & Scenes

“Who’s the (Bat)Man” — Patrick Stump
Where it plays: Opening Gotham set-piece as Batman thrashes Joker’s plan (non-diegetic with diegetic swagger; early minutes). He literally soundtracks himself — chugging guitars, shout-rap boasts, and snare-driven cuts.
Why it matters: Establishes LEGO Batman’s comedic narcissism and becomes his audible “brand.” (as previewed in studio clip releases)

“Friends Are Family” — Oh, Hush! feat. Will Arnett & Jeff Lewis
Where it plays: End-credits party (editorial/diegetic-flavored). Cast avatars celebrate on-screen; Batman half-raps his reluctant embrace of teamwork.
Why it matters: Swaps solitude for squad goals; the franchise’s successor to “Everything Is Awesome.”

“Man in the Mirror” — Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine (plus promo versions)
Where it plays: Used for comedic self-reflection bits and in promotional soundtrack materials; the lounge cover surfaces around Batman’s image-repair beats.
Why it matters: The lyric on the nose — but that’s the joke; the arrangement sells the wink.

“Girls Know How” — Al Jarreau
Where it plays: The tuxedo dress-up spree at Wayne Manor (source/needle-drop). Gold suits, cape options, and a mirror wall of vanity.
Why it matters: A deep-cut 1982 nod (and a Michael Keaton–era wink) that turns wardrobe into character comedy.

“Planet Rock” — Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force
Where it plays: Batman barges into the Justice League’s anniversary bash at the Fortress of Solitude (source).
Why it matters: Classic electro announces he’s hopelessly out of sync with actual friends.

“Fly, Robin, Fly” — Silver Convention / (plus in-film singing by Michael Cera)
Where it plays: Robin chimes and boombox gags in training/mission prep (source/diegetic vocal joke).
Why it matters: Turns a 1975 disco hook into a sidekick manifesto.

“It’s Raining Men” — (Robin sing-along gag)
Where it plays: On the way to the Fortress of Solitude (diegetic singing).
Why it matters: The kid’s optimism is louder than Batman’s cynicism.

“I’m Batman” — Lil Dicky
Where it plays: Post-Phantom Zone swagger button (editorial needle-drop).
Why it matters: Meme-ready punctuation; text-to-tone alignment.

“Theme from Superman (Concert Version)” — John Williams (excerpt)
Where it plays: Fortress of Solitude doorbell reveal (source).
Why it matters: A micro-cameo that doubles as power-hierarchy joke.

“Black” / “Your Greatest Enemy” / “The Arrival of Robin” / “Joker Crashes the Party” — Lorne Balfe (score)
Where it plays: Major heist, rooftop, and gala beats, plus Robin’s adoption-meet cue (non-diegetic). Percussion builds, low-brass hits, and guitar textures frame the action grammar.
Why it matters: The architecture that keeps the movie fast without chaos.

“I Found You” — Fraser Murray
Where it plays: Tender Robin-centric interlude (editorial). A vocalized take on Robin’s theme smooths the edges between joke and heart.
Why it matters: Sincerity lands because it borrows the film’s catchiest motif.

Also heard / trailer or album-only highlights: “Forever” (DNCE); “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” (Cutting Crew); “Invincible” (Kirsten Arian); “Heroes (We Could Be)” [Hard Rock Sofa & Skidka Remix] — widely used in marketing and album context; “Everything Is Awesome” (Richard Cheese lounge cameo on album).

Music–Story Links

• Batman’s diegetic ego: he quotes/sings and even curates his own theme — a running character bit that songs literalize.
• Needle-drops = satire: disco/electro classics puncture his lone-wolf image while the score underlines actual danger.
• Robin’s melodic footprint shifts from comic to earnest (“I Found You”), tracking Batman’s thaw toward family.

How It Was Made

Balfe boarded mid-2016 and recorded at Trackdown (Sydney). He leaned on aggressive guitar/bass/drums blended with orchestral punch, steering clear of film-score quotations while nodding to Neal Hefti’s 1966 DNA for comedic sting. Song curation mixed new commissions (“Who’s the (Bat)Man),” “Friends Are Family,” “I Found You”) with licensed catalog used as punchlines. Press and label notes confirm WaterTower’s February 3, 2017 release; the songs-only vinyl followed in May with character-coded variants.

Reception & Quotes

“Balfe continues to prove himself a master builder… ironically more engaging than some ‘serious’ Bat-scores.” — Filmtracks

“Its sheer energy… brings a frequent smile.” — Movie Wave

“The end-credits video for ‘Friends Are Family’ doubles as a victory lap.” — coverage of the studio’s official release

Additional Info

• Album configurations: digital (≈28 tracks), 2-CD (Disc 1 songs / Disc 2 score), songs-only colored vinyl.
• Chart notes: appeared on Billboard 200 and U.S. Soundtrack Albums; hit the UK Soundtrack Albums chart.
• Japan promo: Kis-My-Ft2 single “Let’s Go!!” tied to local marketing.
• Cues worth sampling: “Black,” “Your Greatest Enemy,” “Lava Attack,” “Chaos in the City,” “The Arrival of Robin.”
• Album also includes a lounge “Everything Is Awesome” (not in the film proper).

Technical Info

• Title: The LEGO Batman Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2017
• Type: Various-artists songs + original score (Balfe)
• Composer: Lorne Balfe
• Key songs: “Who’s the (Bat)Man)” (Patrick Stump); “Friends Are Family” (Oh, Hush! feat. Will Arnett & Jeff Lewis); “I Found You” (Fraser Murray); “Forever” (DNCE); “Invincible” (Kirsten Arian); “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” (Cutting Crew)
• Label / Release: WaterTower Music — February 3, 2017 (digital/2-CD); songs-only vinyl May 19, 2017
• Availability: Apple Music / Spotify (full program), YouTube (official soundtrack playlist)

Canonical Entities & Relations

Entity	Relation	Entity
Lorne Balfe	composed	The LEGO Batman Movie score (2017)
WaterTower Music	released	Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2017)
Patrick Stump	performed	“Who’s the (Bat)Man)”
Oh, Hush! feat. Will Arnett & Jeff Lewis	performed	“Friends Are Family”
Fraser Murray	performed	“I Found You” (Robin theme re-arrangement)
Warner Bros. Pictures	distributed	Feature film
John Williams	theme cameo	Superman motif (Fortress doorbell gag)
Neal Hefti	influenced	comedic Batman TV-theme nods

Sources: WaterTower Music album materials; Apple Music/Spotify track pages; Discogs release notes; Wikipedia soundtrack/film entries; ScreenRant pieces and studio clips; Movie-Music UK review; official YouTube soundtrack uploads; Entertainment Weekly dress-up scene note.

Do you imagine Jenny Slate as Harley Quinn? Or Will Arnett as Batman? Or Zach Galifianakis (OMG) as Joker (OMG again)? No? Shame on you – they all and some other actors voice this new upcoming animated LEGO film named Lego Batman. It’s main auditorium is kids of 2-9 years, so don’t mind that you will meet many flat jokes, absolutely expected twists of the plot and many-many talks just to fill the screen time. As it is LEGO-based universe, everything is so refined, lifeless and excessively vividly animated (when obviously dead, soulless, and motionless items are moved by the computer). Cutting Crew ’s best oeuvre, ‘(I Just) Died in Your Arms’ is here. One more great song with fantastic lyrics that is heard in the trailer to the film but is not present in the soundtrack somehow is ‘Lacrymosa’ (that translates as maudlin or mawkish) by Evanescence. ‘Invincible’ is fascinating theme with powerful words though not very touchy lyrics – you just know what to expect from it, as it is encouraging and motivating only for children. ‘Man in the Mirror’ we loved at once as this is the finest cover on Michael Jackson’s thing (it is done by Alex Aiono). The same powerful and thoughtful as the very original, it leaves no doubt in the greatness of Mr. MJ, the King of Pop (even posthumous). The overall experience is duplicitous – from the one hand, there are nice and thoughtful creations that are worth praising. From the other, too few songs are already present on the Internet to be found and appreciated. So, there is a fusion of premature result and delight. However, if you are a kid and/or a lover of LEGO universe, you should definitely enjoy this spin-off from the original LEGO movie that has collected almost 0.5 billion dollars with the USD 60 M production budget.

November, 12th 2025

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