"Stuart Little 2" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Stuart Little 2 (Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

How do you follow a mouse’s model-boat triumph? With wings. Stuart Little 2 swaps regattas for rooftop flights and a falcon heist plot, and its soundtrack leans brighter and pop-forward: Céline Dion’s “I’m Alive” headlines, Shawn Colvin counsels optimism, and Alan Silvestri returns with aerodynamically sleek action cues. It’s a family album engineered for smiles — with a score that does the heavy lifting in the air-chase finish.

The compilation — a Sony/Epic Soundtrax set — gathers chart names (Mandy Moore, Vitamin C, Mary Mary), catalog cuts (The Romantics, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Steppenwolf), and two Silvestri instrumentals (“Falcon Finito,” “Silver Lining”). Several tracks appear in-film; others are true “inspired by” adds that match tone. The movie itself keeps Silvestri front and center for the Margalo–Falcon storyline, especially the final toy-plane pursuit across Manhattan. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

How It Was Made

Composer Alan Silvestri scores the sequel with brisk, heroic motifs for Stuart and darting, glinting figures for Falcon — a contrast that pays off in the climactic chase suite (“Final Confrontation / The Plane Chase / Falcon Finish”) and the end-title “Silver Lining.” The album was issued summer 2002 by Sony’s soundtrack arm, with music supervision by Bonnie Greenberg and Christy Gerhardt guiding song picks and original contributions (Shawn Colvin’s “Hold on to the Good Things”). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Tracks & Scenes

“I’m Alive” (Céline Dion)

Where it plays:

End credits lead-off and ubiquitous in marketing — the song kicks in as the adventure resolves and everyone’s safe.

Why it matters:

Signature single that brands the sequel’s buoyant tone; a radio hit that also frames the finale’s emotional exhale. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

“Hold on to the Good Things” (Shawn Colvin)

Where it plays:

Second end-credits song; written for the film after a supervised brief, slotted to leave the audience warm rather than hyped.

Why it matters:

A newly written tune tailored to the movie’s “family first” pulse — and the sequel’s gentler afterglow. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

“Another Small Adventure” (Chantal Kreviazuk)

Where it plays:

Early-in-film montage energy as Stuart bonds with new friend Margalo — quick cuts, walk-and-talks, “little” hero / big city.

Why it matters:

The title is almost a mission statement; it musically sizes the story to Stuart’s perspective. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

“What I Like About You” (The Romantics)

Where it plays:

Diegetic/needle moment tied to household bustle — the kind of upbeat source cue you hear under breakfast chaos or city cutaways.

Why it matters:

Classic-rock sugar that keeps the pace brisk between plot beats. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

“One” (Nathan Lane)

Where it plays:

A comic Snowbell snippet — a wink to musical-theater flair, tucked into the film’s lighter interludes.

Why it matters:

Adds character texture (Snowbell as ham) while staying family-friendly. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

“Count on Me” (Billy Gilman)

Where it plays:

Friendship montage material — scored like a promise between Stuart, George, and Margalo when the plan comes together.

Why it matters:

Kid-voiced pop that mirrors the movie’s trust themes. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Score suite: “Final Confrontation / The Plane Chase / Falcon Finish” (Alan Silvestri)

Where it plays:

The climactic action sequence: Stuart pilots a toy plane in a daring pursuit, weaving through traffic and over rooftops to outfox Falcon; Snowbell scrambles on the ground to assist.

Why it matters:

Silvestri at full adventure mode — rhythmic ostinatos for propellers, bold brass for Stuart’s courage, and a breathless cadence on the win. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

“Falcon Finito” (Alan Silvestri)

Where it plays:

End-run coda material, often grouped with the chase suite — it underlines the villain’s defeat with a victorious tag.

Why it matters:

Album-highlight instrumental; the title says it all. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

“Silver Lining / Finale” (Alan Silvestri)

Where it plays:

Score’s curtain call — the family re-centers, Margalo’s arc resolves, and the story lands on a cozy grace note before the pop songs take over.

Why it matters:

The warmest restatement of the sequel’s theme; on album it appears as “Silver Lining.” :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Also on the album (select)

“Top of the World” (Mandy Moore), “Smile” (Vitamin C), “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” (Mary Mary), “Alone Again (Naturally)” (Gilbert O’Sullivan), “Little Angel of Mine” (No Secrets) — some are heard in-film per credits; others are tie-in tracks chosen for tone. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Notes & Trivia

• The commercial album appears with 14 tracks on Spotify/Discogs, including two Silvestri cues; some regions/platforms show shorter variants. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• “Hold on to the Good Things” was commissioned to brief and placed second in the end credits after “I’m Alive.” :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Silvestri’s full score has circulated separately among collectors; the album offers only two instrumentals. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Music supervision is credited to Bonnie Greenberg and Christy Gerhardt. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Music–Story Links

• When Margalo enters Stuart’s life, the soundtrack tilts pop-bright — then the score darkens as Falcon’s coercion is revealed, cueing the “flight vs. fear” motif. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• The finale’s toy-plane pursuit is essentially a concert piece: Silvestri threads tempo shifts to match hairpin turns and Snowbell’s ground gags. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• End-credits sequencing (Dion → Colvin) mirrors the movie’s rhythm: adrenaline, then reflection. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Reception & Quotes

The film reviewed well and performed as a sturdy family sequel; the soundtrack found its audience via radio singles and kids’ compilations, with Silvestri’s chase music singled out by score fans for its clean, propulsive theme-writing. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

“A sweet, visually confident sequel with a nimble score.” — critics’ consensus summaries

Availability: The album streams widely (Spotify/Apple Music). Physical CDs were issued by Sony/Epic Soundtrax in 2002. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Interesting Facts

• Shawn Colvin’s song was chosen from a large submission pool and re-lyriced slightly during production; it landed in the second end-credits slot. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• Two score cuts on the album — “Falcon Finito” and “Silver Lining” — are the only instrumentals in a largely pop set. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• The Spotify edition presents the full 14-track lineup; some Apple listings show a truncated selection depending on licensing. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
• Yes, that’s Nathan Lane (Snowbell) on a cheeky version of Harry Nilsson’s “One.” :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
• Silvestri’s cue list for the complete score includes “The Falcon’s Lair / Stu’s Fall,” “Snowbell Gets a Lift,” and the multi-part finale suite. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}

Technical Info

• Title: Stuart Little 2 — Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture
• Year: 2002 (film & album)
• Type: Songs compilation with selected score cues
• Composer: Alan Silvestri (feature score) :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
• Music Supervisors: Bonnie Greenberg; Christy Gerhardt :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
• Label: Epic/Sony Music Soundtrax (variously credited on releases/platforms) :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
• Representative album tracks: Céline Dion “I’m Alive”; Shawn Colvin “Hold on to the Good Things”; Mandy Moore “Top of the World”; Chantal Kreviazuk “Another Small Adventure”; The Romantics “What I Like About You”; No Secrets “Little Angel of Mine”; Silvestri “Falcon Finito,” “Silver Lining.” :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}

Questions & Answers

Who composed the sequel’s score?

Alan Silvestri — he builds swift, hummable motifs for Stuart and a darker color for Falcon. :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}

Which song opens the end credits?

Céline Dion’s “I’m Alive.” It was the soundtrack’s flagship single. :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}

What’s the big action cue in the finale?

“Final Confrontation / The Plane Chase / Falcon Finish,” capped by the album’s “Falcon Finito.” :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}

Is every album song used in the film?

No — it’s a “music from & inspired by” release. Several titles are album-only; the credits list confirms which play in-film. :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}

Where can I stream the soundtrack?

Spotify has the 14-track edition; Apple Music also carries the album (regional variations apply). :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}

Key Contributors

Sources: Spotify album page (14-track listing incl. Silvestri cues); Apple Music album page; Discogs master/release pages; IMDb soundtrack credits; Wikipedia (film page; “Hold on to the Good Things” entry detailing supervision/placement); MusicBrainz listing for full-score cue names; official trailers (YouTube ID used for figures).

November, 27th 2025