Every Song In The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard includes an eclectic soundtrack, so which songs are featured (and why)? Here’s a full breakdown of the mainstream music.

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The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard includes an eclectic soundtrack, so which songs are featured? Starring Ryan Reynolds, the 2021 sequel takes place across Europe, specifically Italy, but the selected tunes are mostly from American artists. Overall, the mix of mainstream music allows for a sense of familiarity and global appeal.

Like the original film, The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard follows the collective shenanigans of bodyguard Michael Bryce (Reynolds), assassin Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson), and the titular female character, Sonia (Salma Hayek). While trying to resolve their personal differences, the trio attempts to prevent a Greek business mogul, Aristotle Papadopoulos (Antonio Banderas), from unleashing a deadly virus across Europe. The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard sets up a third movie, and uses the featured music to capture the inner thoughts of the main characters.

Icelandic composer Atli Örvarsson scored The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard after previously creating film scores for The Hitman’s Bodyguard, The Edge of Seventeen, and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. As for the sequel’s official soundtrack, music supervisor Ryan Svendsen assembled a variety of retro-themed tracks that complement the tragicomic narrative tone. Here’s a breakdown for every song in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.

“Clair De Lune” by Claude Debussy: The song is used three times in the film. First, it plays when Michael gets his headphones ripped off during a vacation. Later, it plays as Michael and his father have dinner with Darius and Sonia. The song plays again in Patrick Hughes’ The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard when Sonia goes into what would have been the room of her and Aristole Papadopoulos’ child.

“Lining the Track” by Dan Smith: Michael and Sonia escape mobsters on a Vespa.

“Hello” by Lionel Ritchie: A throwback to the first film – Sonia and Darius reunite and embrace for a big kiss.

“Tu vuò fà l’Americano” by Renato Carosone: Sonia sings along to the Italian classic in a car as Michael and Darius go inside for directions.

“Habanera” by Georges Bizet: The song is heard when Sonia and Darius attend the opera Carmen.

“Dancing (Damon Jee Remix)” by Dionigi: Michael and Sonia enter a club.

“Chansons de la Révolution” by Rafael Gayoso: A fight breaks out at a club after Michael’s cover is blown, and Hayek’s character in The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is filled with rage.

“The Best” by Tina Turner: A dream sequence where Michael thinks he is driving well, but he’s actually asleep at the wheel because Sonia gave him lithium.

“Uh, Uh, What Did I Do” by The Jaedes: Michael’s father gives him keys to his Jaguar (which thematically aligns wit the song title). Michael drives the vehicle in the countryside with Sonia and Darius.

“Love Is an Angry Thing” by Anthony Hamilton: Darius and Michael escape the Papadopoulos compound.

“Find Yourself” by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real: A montage with Michael and Darius at a bar as a fight starts.

“Self Destructor” by Chevelle: Darius and Michael are chased by mobsters in a car during The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.

“What I Like About You” by The Romantics: Michael smashes Magnusson’s head into a juke box, making the song play – a wink-of-the-eye nod to the audience.

“Friday” by Rebecca Black: Michael smashes Magnusson’s head again, and the song plays.

“The Sign” by Ace of Base: Michael smashes Magnusson’s head once more, resulting in another tune and one more comedic moment.

“Do Leme ao Pontal” by Tim Maia: The song plays during the end credits for The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.

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