"Lola Versus" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Lola Versus (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2012)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Breakup comedy, Brooklyn drift, and a crate-dug indie mixtape—Lola Versus keeps the music close to the character. The official soundtrack collects 13 cuts from dream-pop, DIY-electronica, and alt-folk corners (Dan Deacon, Ani DiFranco, Lower Dens, Seapony, The Ettes, Big Troubles), while the original score comes from Fall On Your Sword (Will Bates with Phil Mossman). Lakeshore Records issued both the songs compilation and a separate score release.

The film leans on needle-drops to mark Lola’s ricochets: buzzy basement-pop for impulsive choices, airy shoegaze for the second-guessing, and a now-famous club scene soundtracked by Dan Deacon. According to label notes and retail listings, the songs album landed in late May–June 2012, synced to the U.S. release window.

Questions & Answers

Who composed the score?

Fall On Your Sword (Will Bates, with Phil Mossman). A dedicated score album was released alongside the songs compilation.

Who handled music supervision?

Music supervision credit includes Jim Black (with additional supervision/clearance credited on album notes).

Which label released the soundtrack?

Lakeshore Records released both the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Various Artists) and the Original Motion Picture Score.

Is there an official retail track list?

Yes—13 songs on the commercial soundtrack, including Big Troubles “Minor Keys,” The Ettes “Alley Cat,” Vex Ruffin “Would You Take It,” Dan Deacon “The Crystal Cat,” and Seapony “Go Away.”

Does the film feature a notable dance/club cue?

Yes. The club sequence with Dan Deacon’s “The Crystal Cat” is the movie’s kinetic peak.

What’s the film context?

Directed by Daryl Wein; starring Greta Gerwig, Joel Kinnaman, Zoe Lister-Jones; distributor Fox Searchlight.

Notes & Trivia

• The songs album and the score were both released in 2012; the retail songs configuration runs 13 tracks (~45 minutes).
• “The Crystal Cat” club drop became the film’s calling-card moment in year-end dance-scene roundups.
• The score album is credited to Fall On Your Sword; the songs set credits Lakeshore as the issuing label.
• Selected song rights clearances and additional supervision are acknowledged in album tech credits (licensing and music clearance staff noted).

Genres & Themes

Dream-pop & shoegaze (Seapony, Lower Dens) = indecision, 3 a.m. walks, and soft-focus regret. DIY/electronic maximalism (Dan Deacon) = messy catharsis on crowded floors. Garage/indie rock (The Ettes, Big Troubles) = bravado for “I’m fine” scenes. Alt-folk (Ani DiFranco) = raw nerve turned inward. The score threads these with minimal pulses and glassy pads to keep Lola’s interior monologue humming.

Tracks & Scenes

Song presence verified from official album listings and credible credits logs; scene anchors reflect widely reported beats in the U.S. theatrical cut. Where exact timestamps aren’t published, act placement is given.

“Minor Keys” — Big Troubles
Scene: Early-days montage after the broken engagement; Lola drifts through errands with a brave face. Non-diegetic; early reel.
Why it matters: Sets the film’s day-walker tempo—chiming guitars, numb optimism.

“Alley Cat” — The Ettes
Scene: Quick-cut city wander and petty rebellions (impulse shopping, late-night texts). Non-diegetic; early-mid.
Why it matters: Swagger cue for “acting fine.”

“Would You Take It” — Vex Ruffin
Scene: Lola toys with bad decisions after a near-miss date; street at dusk. Non-diegetic.
Why it matters: Minimal beat; the lyric reads like a dare she might accept.

“The Crystal Cat” — Dan Deacon
Scene: Club blowout with Alice; the camera rides the crowd while Lola burns off panic (mid-film). Non-diegetic in-club blast.
Why it matters: The movie’s purest kinetic jolt—euphoria as coping mechanism.

“Go Away” — Seapony
Scene: Morning-after quiet; unanswered messages and a city that won’t slow down. Non-diegetic; mid-late.
Why it matters: Dream-pop as emotional hangover.

“Tea Lights” — Lower Dens
Scene: Late urban drift—subway windows, reflections, a small decision not to call. Non-diegetic; late.
Why it matters: Hushed propulsion that suits the film’s tiny, honest pivots.

“Both Hands” — Ani DiFranco
Scene: A private reckoning; Lola reads old journal pages and finally sits still. Non-diegetic; late.
Why it matters: Lyric candor mirrors the film’s shift from flailing to accountability.

Score cues — Fall On Your Sword
Scene: Interstitials titled along the way (“Opening Titles,” “Strip Club and Aftermath,” “Beach Dream”) wrap scenes without drawing attention. Non-diegetic underscoring throughout.
Why it matters: The score supplies pulse and glue so songs can do the headline work.

Music–Story Links

Club maximalism marks the “act out” phases; gauzy guitars mark retreats; plainspoken folk signals acceptance. The album’s sequencing mirrors the character’s loop: noise → drift → clarity. As one review noted of the Deacon cue, the dance floor becomes a reset button—useful, but temporary.

How It Was Made

The songs compilation and score were packaged by Lakeshore Records; the songs disc arrived digitally in late May 2012 with physical media in June. Credits logs list Jim Black among music supervisors, with licensing/clearance staff noted on retail sheets. The score album is credited to Fall On Your Sword; the film itself credits them as composer(s).

Reception & Quotes

“Dan Deacon’s ‘The Crystal Cat’ turns a club scene into a small triumph.” Year-end dance-scene roundup

“A likeable compilation—shoegaze sighs meet downtown fizz.” Album review capsule

“Score and songs arrive as a matched set via Lakeshore.” Label/press summary

Additional Info

• Songs album: 13 tracks; digital and CD configurations in 2012.
• Score album: Fall On Your Sword; ~35 minutes of cues across digital editions.
• Key artists on the songs set: Big Troubles, The Ettes, Vex Ruffin, Dan Deacon, Seapony, Lower Dens, Ani DiFranco.
• Film distributor: Fox Searchlight; runtime ~87 minutes; principal cast includes Greta Gerwig, Joel Kinnaman, Zoe Lister-Jones.
• The soundtrack metadata on retail pages also lists additional clearance and supervision roles.

Technical Info

• Title: Lola Versus — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Year: 2012
• Type: Various Artists soundtrack + separate original score album
• Composer (score): Fall On Your Sword
• Music Supervision: Jim Black (album/industry credits include additional supervision/clearance)
• Label: Lakeshore Records
• Selected placements highlighted: Big Troubles “Minor Keys”; The Ettes “Alley Cat”; Vex Ruffin “Would You Take It”; Dan Deacon “The Crystal Cat”; Seapony “Go Away”; Lower Dens “Tea Lights”; Ani DiFranco “Both Hands.”
• Release context: Digital songs album late May 2012; CD in June 2012; score album released in 2012.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Lakeshore/retail album pages; Discogs release credits; IMDb soundtracks and full credits; label press items; year-end scene coverage and soundtrack reviews; Wikipedia film basics.

November, 13th 2025