"Suncoast" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Suncoast (Original Soundtrack & Score)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

How do you soundtrack a grief story that also wants to laugh out loud? Suncoast threads early-2000s bangers through a tender, modern score to mirror Doris (Nico Parker) ping-ponging between hospice visits and house parties. The needle-drops are era-loud — Weezer, Christina Milian, Ying Yang Twins, STRFKR — while the score by Este Haim and Christopher Stracey keeps the compass steady with intimate, glowing motifs.

Genres arrive in phases that match Doris’ day: Y2K pop & hip-hop for reckless teen energy; indie/alt for new friendships and car-window freedom; ambient/score for the hospice rooms where time stretches; and a stunned, beautiful cover of The National’s “Green Gloves” to bridge the night when denial finally cracks.

How It Was Made

The official album — Suncoast (Original Soundtrack) — landed February 9, 2024, on Hollywood Records, the same day the film hit Hulu. It’s a 17-track score set by Haim & Stracey (≈30 minutes) capped by Monica Martin’s aching cover of “Green Gloves,” produced by the composing duo. The film itself mixes that score with needle-drops that plant the story squarely in the mid-2000s Florida gulf coast — club singles on car stereos, alt cuts on burned CDs, and party anthems leaking from bedroom speakers.

Director Laura Chinn leaned on the composers’ sensitivity to small domestic moments; the cues carry soft synths, hushed guitars, and unhurried pulses with track titles that match story beats (“Song for Paul,” “Most Important Night of Our Lives,” “Light Years Away”). The trailer campaign used STRFKR’s “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second,” signaling the film’s indie-glow palette.

Tracks & Scenes

Key placements with scene context (timestamps ≈ streaming cut; diegetic = heard by characters).

“& On” (Erykah Badu)

Where it plays:

~00:11 — Doris weaves through a crowd of protesters with earbuds in; the world is loud, but her soundtrack is her own. Diegetic (headphones).

Why it matters:

Badu’s calm, looping wisdom frames Doris as a kid trying to stay centered while adults fight around her.

“Beverly Hills” (Weezer)

Where it plays:

~00:20 — A pre-party cleaning blitz at home turns into a victory lap as new friends arrive. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Anthemic snark as teen wish-fulfillment — the suburban Florida version of “making it.”

“Encore Une Fois (Future Breeze Mix)” (Sash!)

Where it plays:

~00:22 — The house party thickens; neon bracelets, bass in the drywall, jump cuts into the living room dance circle. Diegetic (party speakers).

Why it matters:

Euro-club euphoria as shorthand for risky decisions about to be made.

“Delicious” (Jennifer Paige, Marc Ferrari & Paul Taylor)

Where it plays:

~00:45 — After shots and bravado, Doris kisses Nate — then her mom appears at the doorway. Diegetic.

Why it matters:

A sparkly pop cue cut cruelly short; embarrassment lands on the downbeat.

“This Sentence Will Ruin / Save Your Life” (Born Ruffians)

Where it plays:

~00:49 — Paul invites Doris to watch the Super Bowl; they orbit the idea of unlikely friendship. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Indie-nervy charm that matches a friendship built on awkward honesty.

“Dip It Low” (Christina Milian)

Where it plays:

~00:55 — Car karaoke with the girls, windows down and nails glittering. Diegetic (car stereo/singing).

Why it matters:

Perfectly era-specific, and it gives the ensemble a blissed-out, consequence-free breath.

“Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second” (STRFKR)

Where it plays:

~00:59 — Paul teaches Doris to drive; the frame loosens as anxiety drops. Non-diegetic (also used in the trailer).

Why it matters:

Weightless synth-pop underscoring a trust falling into place.

“Salt Shaker” (Ying Yang Twins)

Where it plays:

~01:09 — Fake IDs, club line, neon pulse; the edit rides the hi-hats. Diegetic (club).

Why it matters:

Flirt-with-trouble cue — the film lets teen bravado peacock before the comedown.

“Dondante” (My Morning Jacket)

Where it plays:

~01:15 — Post-argument walk home; streetlights smear in the humidity. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

Long, haunted lines for a night that won’t end — grief edging out the party.

“Don’t Cha” (The Pussycat Dolls)

Where it plays:

~01:26 — Limo ride with friends — makeup retouches, seat-kick laughter, another round of bad ideas. Diegetic.

Why it matters:

Glam on layaway; it’s fun until it isn’t.

“This Is the Remix” (Beau Dozier)

Where it plays:

~01:27 — Post-party glow as Nate thanks Doris in the driveway. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

A breezy palate cleanse before the night turns.

“Green Gloves” (Monica Martin — cover of The National)

Where it plays:

~01:29 — Doris bails on the party and asks the limo to take her home; city lights flicker across glass. Non-diegetic.

Why it matters:

A grief-soft confession delivered as a lullaby — the film’s emotional hinge between denial and acceptance.

“Last Favor” (The Finches)

Where it plays:

~01:40 — Kristine lets Doris drive the truck home; the first end-credits cue rolls in.

Why it matters:

A small, humane exhale after a long night.

Score highlights (Este Haim & Christopher Stracey)

• “Doris & Max” — opening cue that sketches a sibling bond in under 70 seconds.
• “Song for Paul” — whispered strings and synth for a hospice bedside talk.
• “Most Important Night of Our Lives” — pulse and ache braided as teen life collides with hospital time.
• “Keep On Keeping On / Light Years Away” — end-credit drift, letting memory feel spacious.

Notes & Trivia

• The score album features 17 tracks (~29–30 minutes) and released February 9, 2024.
• Monica Martin’s cover of The National’s “Green Gloves” was produced by Haim & Stracey specifically for the film.
• The trailer prominently uses STRFKR’s “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second,” setting the film’s indie tone.
• Several party cues are diegetic (heard in-scene) — the film leans on source music for teen spaces.
• The film premiered at Sundance (January 21, 2024) before a limited theatrical and Hulu release in February 2024.

Music–Story Links

Doris survives on playlists: Badu for noise-cancelling the protest chaos; Milian and Ying Yang Twins for borrowed confidence; STRFKR for the first breath of trust with Paul (Woody Harrelson). When guilt and anger finally surface, My Morning Jacket stretches time, then Monica Martin’s “Green Gloves” lets the night fold into something gentler — the lyric about wearing someone else’s clothes becomes a metaphor for carrying another’s life. The score keeps vigil in the hospice rooms, then walks us out under quieter stars.

Reception & Quotes

Coverage praised the 2000s needle-drop calibration and the intimate Haim/Stracey score — small cues that didn’t crowd the actors. The new “Green Gloves” cover drew special attention as the film’s emotional fulcrum.

“Haim & Stracey’s music holds space for grief — never pushy, always present.” — soundtrack feature

“A coming-of-age mixtape that’s actually about saying goodbye.” — release-week review

Interesting Facts

• Label: Hollywood Records released the score; digital notes credit ©/℗ to 20th Century Studios.
• Runtime sweet spot: most cues clock under two minutes — built to sit between dialogue breaths.
• Trailer DNA: the STRFKR cut used in marketing doesn’t appear on the score album.
• Era-true curation: car and party scenes lean heavily on 2003–2006 hits to date the story precisely.
• Composer spotlight: the duo discussed their influences around release (from ambient classics to modern indie scores).

Technical Info

• Title: Suncoast (Original Soundtrack)
• Year: 2024
• Type: Feature film — coming-of-age drama
• Composers: Este Haim; Christopher Stracey
• Key featured songs (selection): “& On” (Erykah Badu); “Beverly Hills” (Weezer); “Encore Une Fois (Future Breeze Mix)” (Sash!); “Dip It Low” (Christina Milian); “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second” (STRFKR); “Salt Shaker” (Ying Yang Twins); “Dondante” (My Morning Jacket); “Don’t Cha” (The Pussycat Dolls); “This Is the Remix” (Beau Dozier); “Last Favor” (The Finches); “Green Gloves” (Monica Martin).
• Album details: 17 tracks; released Feb 9, 2024; Hollywood Records / 20th Century Studios (digital).
• Release context: Sundance premiere Jan 21, 2024; limited theaters Feb 2, 2024; Hulu release Feb 9, 2024.

Questions & Answers

Is there a “various artists” album for the songs?

No — the commercial release is the score. The party/drive songs live in artist catalogs and scene guides.

Who composed the score?

Este Haim and Christopher Stracey. Their 17-track album runs about half an hour.

What’s the new song everyone mentions?

Monica Martin’s cover of The National’s “Green Gloves,” produced by Haim & Stracey for a late-film turning point.

Which track is used in the trailer?

STRFKR’s “Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second.”

Where can I see exact scene placements?

Dedicated cue sheets and verified scene-by-scene guides list timestamps for each song used in the film.

Key Contributors

Sources: Searchlight trailer; official album pages (Apple Music, Spotify); Filmmusicreporter album announcement; Stereogum feature on the Monica Martin cover; scene-by-scene guide with timestamps; AP/Sundance coverage; film credits pages.

November, 27th 2025