"Lilo & Stitch 2" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Lilo & Stitch 2: Island Favorites (Music From the Motion Picture)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Can a mid-quel about a “glitch” still feel like Hawaii? The answer is a yes built from two pieces: a compact compilation of island-leaning songs and Elvis cuts, and an original score that hugs the story’s small family stakes. The retail album—Lilo & Stitch 2: Island Favorites (Music From the Motion Picture)—came out the same day as the video release and functions as a bright, family-friendly mixtape rather than a full score release.

The film itself leans on Elvis for bounce and on Hawaiian standards for place, while composer Joel McNeely covers the heart (glitch, fatigue, reconciliation) with warm, lyrical cues. As reported by discographies and label listings, the album includes Jump5’s cover of “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride,” three Elvis tracks, staples like “Aloha ʻOe” (sung by Tia Carrere), plus catalog favorites such as “My Little Grass Shack.”

Questions & Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album?

Yes. Lilo & Stitch 2: Island Favorites (Music From the Motion Picture)—a 13-track compilation issued August 30, 2005 by Walt Disney Records.

Who composed the score for the movie?

Joel McNeely. The score was not released commercially as a standalone album.

Which Elvis songs are in the film?

“I Need Your Love Tonight” and “Rubberneckin’” are documented in the film; the album also includes the JXL remix of “A Little Less Conversation.”

Does “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” appear?

Yes—an end-credits version is noted for the film; the album features a cover by Jump5 and a remix of the original choral version.

Is this a direct sequel or a side-story?

It’s a direct follow-up to the 2002 film, set before the events of Stitch! The Movie.

Any notable non-Elvis, non-choral inclusions?

Yes: Tia Carrere’s “Aloha ʻOe,” Lisa Loeb’s “My Little Grass Shack,” and Dennis Kamakahi’s “Always.”

Notes & Trivia

• The album shipped August 30, 2005 (same day as the DVD/VHS), with catalog ID Disney 861379.
• “Island Favorites” repackages pieces from a 2002 companion album and adds material tied to this film.
• McNeely’s score exists only in-film; no official score album was issued.
• The DVD includes a Jump5 “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” music video as a bonus feature.

Genres & Themes

Hawaiian standards & mele — cultural grounding for Lilo’s hula storyline; gentle, communal textures.

Elvis rock & pop — tempo and swagger for comic beats; a throughline from the 2002 film’s musical identity.

Orchestral family score — McNeely’s warm strings and woodwinds cushion the “glitch” arc and sisterhood scenes.

Tracks & Scenes

“I Need Your Love Tonight” — Elvis Presley
Where it plays: A brisk, good-humored stretch as Lilo tries to keep life normal while Stitch’s behavior starts to wobble (first half). Non-diegetic. Why it matters: the lyric lands as a cheeky counterpoint to worry, keeping the film buoyant.

“Rubberneckin’” — Elvis Presley
Where it plays: Comic mischief beats when Stitch’s impulses spike and Lilo’s attention splits between rehearsal and mayhem. Non-diegetic. Why it matters: elastic groove for sight gags and quick cuts—classic franchise energy.

“Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” — End-credits version
Where it plays: End titles after the family-throughline resolves. Non-diegetic. Why it matters: returns the series anthem as a communal exhale.

“A Little Less Conversation (JXL Radio Edit Remix)” — Elvis Presley vs. Junkie XL
Where it plays: Album feature; used in marketing/promotional tie-ins and widely associated with the era’s Disney mixes. Non-diegetic (album/bonus contexts). Why it matters: early-2000s pop memory that fits the franchise’s playful tone.

“Aloha ʻOe” — Tia Carrere
Where it plays: Album version associated with reflective moments; used across the franchise as a gentle farewell motif. Non-diegetic in compilation context. Why it matters: anchors the films to Hawaiʻi’s musical heritage.

“My Little Grass Shack” — Lisa Loeb
Where it plays: Album inclusion that mirrors the film’s lighter, pre-competition downtime energy. Why it matters: bridges contemporary pop voice with island standards.

Score spotlight: McNeely’s cues swell around the glitch crisis and the mountain rescue; strings carry the apology-and-revival beat before the credits.

Music–Story Links

Elvis is the series’ pressure valve: uptempo singles keep chaos playful even when stakes climb. Hawaiian standards do the rooting—Lilo’s hula practice and the May Day frame feel lived-in, not touristic. When the story quiets down—Stitch’s seizures, Lilo’s guilt—McNeely eases the film into sincerity without syrup.

How It Was Made

Directed by Tony Leondis and Michael LaBash; produced by Disneytoon Studios. Joel McNeely composed and conducted the score. The companion compilation was assembled by Walt Disney Records and mixed catalog favorites with new material (including the Jump5 cover) for the 2005 home-video push.

Reception & Quotes

The album did modest chart business in family categories, while fans noted how the music preserved the 2002 film’s DNA even with a new composer onboard.

“McNeely’s tender cues do the dramatic lifting while the songs keep the brand’s sunny bounce.” album/score write-ups

“A lean companion disc—more playlist than plot, but it works.” retail summaries

Additional Info

• Album highlights: Jump5’s “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride”; three Elvis inclusions; “Aloha ʻOe” (Tia Carrere); “Always” (Dennis Kamakahi).
• DVD bonus: Jump5 music video included on-disc.
• Chart notes: U.S. Top Soundtracks peak in the teens; Kid Albums top 10.
• Runtime (film): ~68 minutes (PG).
• Placement reality: the album is not a full film cue list; it’s a curated tie-in.

Technical Info

• Title (album): Lilo & Stitch 2: Island Favorites (Music From the Motion Picture)
• Year / Type: 2005 / Various-artists compilation; original score (unreleased) by Joel McNeely
• Label: Walt Disney Records (catalog 861379)
• Composer: Joel McNeely (score only, in-film)
• Selected album tracks: “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” (Jump5); “A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)”; “He Mele No Lilo”; “I Need Your Love Tonight”; “Rubberneckin’”; “Aloha ʻOe”; “My Little Grass Shack”; “Always”
• Release context: DVD/VHS street date August 30, 2005; album shipped the same day

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Wikipedia (film page & soundtrack section); MovieMusic retail listing (catalog/date/tracklist); AllMusic album entry; Discogs release; Disney Wiki DVD bonus listing; YouTube trailer page; assorted store/playlist mirrors for confirmation.

November, 13th 2025