"Lift" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Lift (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

What pumps oxygen into a mid-air gold heist? A precision blend of swaggering hip-hop, punchy pop, and vintage soul stitched between slick, propulsive score cues. Lift treats songs like tools: they hype a crew’s confidence, grease social-engineering beats, and let victory land with a grin. The needle-drops are short, bright, and timed to action geometry—doors open, cameras loop, the tempo kicks.

Underneath, the original score keeps altitude: rhythmic ostinatos, clipped brass hits, and kinetic percussion that never crowd the dialogue. The soundtrack’s arc is simple but effective—club energy for setups, hard cuts for stings, and celebratory classics for the coda. According to ScreenRant’s scene-by-scene guide, the final stretch leans on evergreen feel-good grooves to send the crew off in style.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the original score?

Dominic Lewis, with a co-credit on a key cue (“Lift”) to Guillaume Roussel; the official album is released by Netflix Music.

Is there an official score album?

Yes. Lift (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)—24 cues, released January 12, 2024, digitally.

How many licensed songs are in the film?

Ten major needle-drops (rap, pop, metal, neo-soul, vintage funk/soul) appear across set-pieces and transitions.

Does the movie use music diegetically?

Mostly non-diegetic. A few in-world sources (club/party systems) ground the heist vibe during social gambits.

What plays over the last montage and end credits?

“Busy Earnin’” leads into “Move On Up,” giving the finale a communal, celebratory lift.

Any trailer-only music I won’t hear in the film?

Yes—trailers feature marketing-driven cuts distinct from the in-film edits; treat them as separate “promo cues.”

Notes & Trivia

• The movie deploys a rare metal needle-drop (“Chop Suey!”) inside a glossy, globe-trotting caper—an intentional jolt before the mid-mission pivot.
• Score cue titles telegraph set-pieces—“Venice Boat Chase” and “Airlock Tango” read like a mission log.
• Music supervisor Gabe Hilfer’s selections span four decades, from Curtis Mayfield to SZA.
• The closing one-two (“Busy Earnin’” → “Move On Up”) functions as a curtain call for the entire crew.
• Several songs appear in abridged edits—quick, rhythmic entries that match smash-cut montage energy.

Genres & Themes

Modern hip-hop & club rap — confidence, misdirection, and social-engineering beats; it signals how the crew performs cool in public spaces.

Neo-soul & R&B — tension-release valves during feints and flirty stand-offs; a smoother palette that masks risk.

Alt-metal shock — a sharp energy spike before kinetic action, used sparingly to reset audience pulse.

Classic funk & soul — victory rituals and “we did it” montages; emphasizes togetherness over lone-wolf heroics.

Tracks & Scenes

“Edamame” — bbno$ feat. Rich Brian
Scene: ~00:11. After a nimble Venice operation, the crew bounces to a getaway boat—the track snaps in as smiles and split-second timing click. Non-diegetic. Moment length: ~30–40s. Why it matters: establishes a playful caper tone that says “these people are good at this.”

“Players (DJ Smallz 732 Remix)” — Coi Leray
Scene: ~00:12 on the boat celebration; sound feels sourced from onboard speakers though it plays like score-adjacent glue. Semi-diegetic. ~30s. Why it matters: confidence bathes the crew just before bigger stakes arrive.

“Shirt” — SZA
Scene: early-film travel prep and soft recon cross-cutting. Non-diegetic. ~20–30s. Why it matters: sleek mood that underlines chemistry while the job’s shape forms offscreen.

“Pop Out” — Big Boogie
Scene: ~00:35 inside art mogul Mollsen’s space; ambience flips to a flex track as he shows off. Diegetic (system). ~40s. Why it matters: character color—new money bravado telegraphed by playlist.

“Chop Suey!” — System of a Down
Scene: pre-midpoint jolt as the mission clock compresses; cut punches into kinetic blocking. Non-diegetic. ~20s. Why it matters: sharpens adrenaline before the plane gambit.

“Get Ready” — Lady Wray
Scene: team re-syncs with Interpol constraints; a porch-swing groove steadies nerves. Non-diegetic. ~20s. Why it matters: warmth without sap—signals temporary détente.

“777” — Silk Sonic
Scene: casino-adjacent logistics and finance spoofing. Non-diegetic. ~20s. Why it matters: luck motif for a plan that claims it doesn’t need luck.

“Southside Phantom” — Maker
Scene: hacker-ops montage; monitors bloom, flight data loops. Non-diegetic. ~15–20s. Why it matters: rhythmic grit for quiet technical wins.

“Busy Earnin’” — Jungle
Scene: ~01:30:00. Abby drops the badge; a “weeks later” glide finds the crew orbiting new freedoms. Non-diegetic. ~45–60s. Why it matters: a thesis about work, reward, and keeping your edge after the score.

“Move On Up” — Curtis Mayfield
Scene: ~01:35:00 into cliffside celebration and end credits. Non-diegetic. >60s. Why it matters: pure uplift—the classic brass and congas turn a getaway into a victory lap.

Trailer cues: Marketing cuts lean on punchy, high-BPM swagger distinct from the film edits; expect alternate mixes and tighter drops.

Music–Story Links

Swagger tracks (“Edamame,” “Players”) are social armor; they let Cyrus sell confidence while the team plants decoys. The metal stab (“Chop Suey!”) punctures the cool, cueing risk just as the plane phase begins. Neo-soul resets (“Get Ready”) buy empathy for a thief-Interpol détente. Finally, the Mayfield/Jungle tandem reframes the crew as a community—celebration over cynicism.

How It Was Made

Dominic Lewis’s score favors short cues, tight motifs, and percussion that breathes between cut points. The album—issued by Netflix Music—collects 24 tracks including set-piece cues (“Venice Boat Chase”) and stealth modules (“In Position”). Music supervision by Gabe Hilfer stitches eras and energies without tonal whiplash; the plan-prep sequences, especially, ride seamless hand-offs between cues and needle-drops. Per Apple’s listing, release date and labeling are straightforward: January 12, 2024, digital-first.

Reception & Quotes

Reception to the music emphasized its “fun-first” function in a slick, low-gravity caper, with closing choices singled out for crowd-pleasing uplift.

“A breezy action-thriller… the soundtrack is a scene-stealer, full of needle drops that get your head nodding.” TheWrap

“From SZA to System of a Down to Curtis Mayfield, the curation keeps momentum humming.” RadioTimes

“Lewis’ cues punch and pivot rather than sprawl—cut-friendly writing for heist geometry.” Album listings & notes

Additional Info

• Score album: 24 tracks, ~45 minutes; released by Netflix Music (digital).
• Licensed-song count: 10 primary drops; some appear in short, edited form on screen.
• End-sequence hand-off (“Busy Earnin’” → “Move On Up”) is mirrored in several outlets’ scene guides.
• Not all promotional trailer tracks appear in the film itself—standard practice for action marketing.
• Heist beats with on-screen ambience (party/club) read semi-diegetic even when mixed like score.

Technical Info

• Title: Lift (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)
• Year / Type: 2024 / Score album + licensed songs in film
• Composer(s): Dominic Lewis (primary); Guillaume Roussel (additional, incl. “Lift”)
• Music Supervision: Gabe Hilfer
• Label: Netflix Music, LLC
• Key placements (film): “Edamame”, “Players”, “Shirt”, “Pop Out”, “Chop Suey!”, “Get Ready”, “777”, “Southside Phantom”, “Busy Earnin’”, “Move On Up”
• Film release: January 12, 2024 (Netflix); runtime ~100–107 min across sources
• Availability: Score on Apple Music/Spotify; songs available individually on streaming platforms

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: ScreenRant; RadioTimes; What’s on Netflix; Apple Music & Spotify listings; Soundtracki; TheWrap; Metacritic credits; Netflix trailer.

November, 13th 2025