2010s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘You’

You Soundtrack - Every Song in the Netflix Series

The You soundtrack includes music by The National, Lorde and Taylor Swift. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble’s Netflix series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

You stars Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a stalker and serial killer who targets victims across the globe. Victoria Pedretti co-stars as Love Quinn, the focal antihero’s wife and accomplice. The storyline follows Joe as he flees America and finds trouble in London. Composer Blake Neely (Riverdale) scored the Netflix series; music supervisors Season Kent (The Walking Dead) and Brittany Whyte (Riverdale) handled the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in You, an adaptation of Caroline Kepnes’ 2014 novel.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • Be Gully” by OHNO (00:05): The You soundtrack song scores an exterior sequence. Joe crosses a street. He narrates about finding “the one.”
  • “Venus in Furs” by Pat Robitaille (00:06): Joe narrates about love being “tricky.” He plays a record. Joe narrates about protecting himself.
  • “We Belong Together” by The Fleetwoods (00:09): Joe sits in his apartment. He narrates about waking up at the “ass-crack of dawn.” Joe tracks the movements of Beck (Elizabeth Lail).
  • “Break Down Your Walls” by Nelson Can (00:10): Joe narrates about Beck’s “questionable taste in friends.” The You soundtrack song accompanies a transition sequence. Beck hangs out with her friends.
  • “Night Drive” by Rob Simonsen (00:17): Beck masturbates in her apartment. Joe watches from across the street. He imagines hooking up with Beck.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:29): Joe arrives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. He narrates about “the things you do for love.” Joe talks about Peach (Shay Mitchell) being disloyal.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “The Last Nice Guy in New York”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • He’s the Great Imposter” by Lightspeed Champion (00:01): The You soundtrack song accompanies a morning sequence. Joe anticipates his first date with Beck. He listens to a record and dances.
  • “Give Me a Reason” by The Rosebuds (00:07): Joe narrates about a first date. He looks at Beck’s text messages. Joe narrates about not forcing a spark.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:22): Peach talks to Beck about “Professor Vag-lips.” The track scores an interior scene. Peach offers money to Beck.
  • “Fill Your Brain” by Harrison Borne (00:26): The You soundtrack song plays during a party sequence. Joe hangs out with Beck. They greet Peach.
  • “Figure” by Anoraak (00:29): Joe finishes a confrontational conversation with Peach. The music kicks in as he navigates a party. Joe narrates about Beck attracting Benji 2.0.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Maybe”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • Got It Bad” by LEISURE (00:12): Joe drives a Buick Skylark. The You soundtrack song plays as he parks his vehicle. Joe hangs out with Beck.
  • “Straight Love Affair” by Nick Waterhouse (00:16): The track scores an interior sequence. Joe hooks up with Beck. He narrates about “the moment.”
  • “Mortel” by Fishback (00:41): Joe receives a text from Beck. He narrates about being “the one.” Joe arrives at Beck’s apartment.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “The Captain”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • I’m an Animal” by Bell Biv Dafoe (00:35): Beck arrives at Joe’s apartment. The You soundtrack song sets in as the characters kiss. Joe looks at incriminating evidence.
  • “Heaven” by Savoir Adore (00:40): Joe narrates about a “follow-up review.” Beck sends a text message. Joe narrates about redeeming himself.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Living with the Enemy”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • She Is My Dream” by The Tads (00:01): The You soundtrack song plays during an exterior montage. Joe narrates about his favorite time of the day. Beck wakes up.
  • “Always Be Together” by Orlando Roberton, Luke Roberts, Valerie Balligand & Oliver Price (00:08): Beck finishes a conversation with Allison (Christine Toy Johnson). The track continues during a transition scene. Joe narrates about Beck and Peach.
  • “Clap Your Hands” by Le Youth feat. Ava Max (00:16): An exterior montage begins. Joe narrates about Peach and a girls night. He meets up with Beck for a theme night.
  • “Remains” by Zola Jesus (00:28): The You soundtrack song accompanies an exterior montage. Joe narrates about Peach. He visits Central Park.
  • “Nitesky” by Robot Koch feat. John LaMonica (00:33): Beck walks away from Peach. The music continues during a transition sequence. Joe listens to a record.
  • “Hunter’s Will” by Rose of the West (00:40): Joe narrates about a personal failure. A Central Park montage begins. The track plays again at 00:41.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “Amour Fou”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • Tonight You Belong to Me” by Patience & Prudence (00:09): The You soundtrack song accompanies an exterior scene. Joe wakes up after a car accident. He touches a face wound and thinks about Candace (Ambyr Childers).
  • “Ride or Die (Sin Fang Rework)” by Rituals of Mine (00:25): Beck hangs out with Peach and Raj (Gerrard Lobo). Joe watches from behind a doorway. He narrates about Peach’s games.
  • “Pulse” by King Henry feat. Bloodboy (00:27): Peach talks to Raj. Music plays from a speaker system. Raj and Peach touch Beck’s hair.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Everythingship”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7

  • Don’t Look Back” by Ben Phipps feat. Ashe (00:04): Joe plays a board game with Beck. The You soundtrack song sets in as they talk about the word “everythingship.” Joe surprises Beck during a date.
  • “Heartstruck (Wild Hunger)” by Hamilton Leithauser feat. Angel Olsen (00:13): Joe looks for Beck. The music accompanies a bookstore sequence. Beck surprises Joe with a basement date night.
  • “The Cypher” by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah (00:19): Joe finishes a hallway conversation. The track continues during a transition sequence. Ethan (Zach Cherry) talks to guests at a bookstore party.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “You Got Me, Babe”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8

  • Goodbye to You” by SCANDAL (JP) (00:00): The You soundtrack song scores an interior sequence. Joe narrates about losing Beck. He talks about his relationship with Karen (Natalie Paul).
  • “HEAVY” by POWERS (00:06): The track plays during an interior scene. Beck types in her bedroom. She listens to music via headphones.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:18): Beck carries a box. Joe narrates about her smell. The music drops during a truck scene.
  • “Lying” by Foreign Air (00:25): Joe narrates about Karen and Claudia (Victoria Cartagena). The You soundtrack song continues during an interior scene. Joe arranges for a date with Beck.
  • “Lose It” by Ben Alessi (00:28): Joe hooks up with Beck on a boat. The track kicks in during a transition sequence. Joe and Beck have sex.
  • “The Black” by VHS Collection (00:38): Joe narrates about courting Beck. He runs through the rain and arrives at her apartment. Joe tells Beck that they belong together.
  • “Make It Up” by Shura (00:40): Joe cleans up broken glass. Beck smokes and talks about “the trauma.” Music plays from within her apartment.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9 “Candace”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 9

  • Roller” by Quilt (00:37): Beck makes a bed. She dances while looking at her phone. Beck sends a message to Annika (Kathryn Gallagher) about Joe.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10 “Bluebeard’s Castle”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 10

  • I Need My Girl” by The National (00:44): Joe narrates about a weird four months. He sends a text to Beck. Dr. Nicky (John Stamos) gets arrested.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1 “A Fresh Start”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 1

  • Happy Man” by Jungle (00:03): Joe walks through a studio set in Los Angeles. The You soundtrack song continues as he reaches a sidewalk. Joe narrates about love taking him to dark places.
  • “Kiss Me” by Sixpence None the Richer (00:31): A flashback sequence begins. Little Joe (Aidan Wallace) looks for his mother. Sandy (Magda Apanowicz) comforts her son.
  • “Pieces” by Andrew Belle (00:37): The track scores an exterior sequence. Joe enjoys a meal with Love. They look at the Los Angeles skyline.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2 “Just the Tip”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 2

  • Yeah Yeah Yeah” by Del!s (00:22): The You soundtrack song plays during a pool sequence. Joe arrives at a party. He sends a text to Rufus (Jeremy Kent Jackson).
  • “Glow” by LUC (00:22): Joe gets mistaken for John Mayer. The music continues during a transition scene. Joe navigates a party and spots Henderson (Chris D’Elia).
  • “Blood” by Cult of Helix (00:36): Joe narrates about the concept of love. Love opens a package of meat. Joe narrates about being “something better.”

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3 “What Are Friends For?”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 3

  • Turn It Up” by Kolars (00:01): Joe narrates about Love. The You soundtrack song plays as he helps at a soup kitchen. Joe narrates about repeating history.
  • “Interloper” by Nakhane (00:33): Joe enters a party with Forty (James Scully). The track continues as they navigate a room. Henderson talks to a party guest.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4 “The Good, the Bad, & the Hendy”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 4

  • Stole My Hearts” by Beasts with No Name (00:14): The You soundtrack song scores a kitchen sequence. Joe narrates about Love’s friends. Joe talks to Gabe (Charlie Barnett) about golden milk.
  • “Crush (It’s Late, Just Stay)” by Yumi Zouma (00:24): The track plays during a pool scene. Joe talks to Ellie (Jenna Ortega). Music plays from a speaker system.
  • “Eye of the Storm” by MudGum (00:35): Henderson wakes up in a chair. Speed metal music plays as he processes the moment. Joe talks to Henderson.
  • “High Crimes” by PATI3NT (00:42): The You soundtrack song scores an interior sequence. Joe cleans a crime scene. He exits his vehicle during a transition sequence.
  • “Blank_” by Delhia de France & Robot Koch (00:46): Joe talks to Will (Robin Lord Taylor). Music plays during a dungeon scene. Joe lets Will go.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 5 “Have a Good Wellkend, Joe!”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 5

  • No Featured Songs

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 6 “Farewell, My Bunny”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 6

  • Serenity” by Journey to Ix (00:41): Delilah (Carmela Zumbado) kisses Joe. The music accompanies an interior scene. Joe narrates about wanting to feel good.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 7 “Ex-istential Crisis”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 7

  • Pretty Good” by Greg Scott (00:02): The You soundtrack song scores an interior scene. Joe works at a store. He narrates about Love and her fingers.
  • “Don’t Waste My Time” by Sault (00:12): Joe poses for a selfie. The track kicks in during a transition scene. Joe meets with women during a dating sequence.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 8 “Fear and Loathing in Beverly Hills”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 8

  • Terracotta” by Garden City Movement (00:28): Love gets sick while talking to Joe. She gets comforted by Dottie (Saffron Burrows). Joe narrates about Love’s mother being a demon.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 9 “P.I. Joe”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 9

  • No Featured Songs

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 2, Episode 10 “Love, Actually”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 2, Episode 10

  • Move” by Milo Greene (00:28): A wedding sequence begins. Love touches up a cake. Joe narrates about Ellie.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 1 “And They Lived Happily Ever After”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 1

  • Buzzkill” by Baby Queen (00:04): Joe narrates about Love. The You soundtrack song continues as he talks about a drive home from a hospital. Joe and Love wake up as Henry cries.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 2 “So I Married an Axe Murderer”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 2

  • Dripping” by Blonde Redhead (00:24): Joe narrates about Ellie needing cash. The You soundtrack song accompanies an interior scene. Joe fixes a book.
  • “My Heart Belongs to Only You” by Bobby Vinton (00:43): Joe narrates about therapy and wounds. He enters a secret chamber with Love. Joe narrates about trusting his wife.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 3 “Missing White Woman Syndrome”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 3

  • Fire” by Two Feet (00:01): The You soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Joe narrates about fatherhood. He takes care of Henry.
  • “I Lied” by Lord Huron & Allison Ponthier (00:35): Joe talks to Love about Matthew (Scott Speedman). The music plays during an interior scene. Joe narrates about being a good father.
  • “Killer Scene” by Pale Honey (00:41): Love talks to Gil (Mackenzie Astin). Music plays from within her store. Love smacks Gil across the head.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 4 “Hands Across Madre Linda”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 4

  • I’ll Take Care of You” by Bobby “Blue” Bland (00:37): The You soundtrack song plays during an interior scene. Joe narrates about Megy. He writes a faux suicide letter from Gil.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 5 “Into the Woods”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 5

  • No Featured Songs

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 6 “W.O.M.B.”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 6

  • Supercut” by Lorde (00:07): The You soundtrack song plays during a kitchen sequence. Love washes her hands. Theo  (Dylan Arnold) recreates a scene from Say Anything (1989).
  • “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5 (00:29): Love takes a bath. She imagines seeing her late brother. Forty briefly sings a song.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 7 “We’re All Mad Here”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 7

  • Feel Good” by Polo & Pan (00:00): Joe narrates about marriage being a game. The You soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Joe narrates about his marriage.
  • “Freak” by Doja Cat (00:21): The track accompanies an interior scene. Joe narrates about his wife. He says that Love smells like The Body Shop.
  • “Super Duper Party People” by Allie X (00:23): An exterior montage begins. Joe narrates about “shitty batteries.” Ryan (Scott Michael Foster) wakes up late for work.
  • “Numb” by Robot Koch (00:41): The music scores an interior scene. Matthew sits on a couch and sighs. He looks at his surveillance system.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 8 “Swing and a Miss”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 8

  • CLOUDS” by Park Hye Jin & Nosaj Thing (00:25): The You soundtrack song scores an interior sequence. Joe prepares for a sexual encounter with Sherry (Shalita Grant) and Cary (Travis Van Winkle). Love drinks a glass of wine.
  • “The Devil I Know” by Suki Waterhouse (00:26): Joe narrates about Sherry and Cary. He looks at Love. Cary talks about a safe word.
  • “Damn Girl” by Biako feat. Jean Deaux (00:32): Cary preps Joe for a sexual encounter. Love laughs on a bed with Sherry. Joe enters a bedroom.
  • “Best Things in Life” by The Dreamliners (00:47): Joe enters Love’s store. Music plays from within the establishment. Joe talks to Love about their prisoners.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 9 “Red Flag”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 9

  • No Featured Songs

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 3, Episode 10 “What Is Love?”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 3, Episode 10

  • Three Miles to Tallehayo” by Fableistic (00:34): Love tells Joe that “it will all be over soon.” The You soundtrack song continues as Marienne (Tati Gabrielle) knocks at a door. Love talks about Joe.
  • “exile” by Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver (00:47): An exterior sequence begins. Love narrates about friends and neighbors. Joe carries Love’s corpse.
  • “Poussière” by Laura Cahen (00:56): Joe narrates about Marienne. He walks through Paris. The track scores the season’s final moments and end credits.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 4, Episode 1 “Joe Takes a Holiday”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 4, Episode 1

  • Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend (00:02): Joe narrates about the heart wanting what it wants. The You soundtrack song kicks in during a London montage. Joe narrates about self-control.
  • “Strangers” by Roosevelt (00:07): Joe walks down a sidewalk. He narrates about his teaching job. Joe says the walk keeps him young.
  • “The Kids Are All Dying” by FINNEAS (00:09): Joe narrates about staying out of trouble. He watches his neighbors. Joe narrates about Malcolm (Stephen Hagan) and Kate (Charlotte Ritchie).
  • “Paris Tropical” by Minuit (00:11): The You soundtrack song plays during a street sequence. Joe walks around in Paris. He narrates about visiting the haunts of artists.
  • “vacation” by Travelle (00:17): Joe narrates about Adam Pratt’s Sundry House. He arrives at the building as photographers show up. Joe narrates about Phoebe (Tilly Keeper).
  • “Heads Will Roll” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (00:26): Joe thinks about Marienne. The track scores a party sequence. Joe talks about drinking absinthe.
  • “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin (00:35): The You soundtrack song accompanies a montage sequence. Joe dismembers a corpse. He vomits while watching a soccer game.
  • “Killer” by Valerie Broussard (00:48): Joe narrates about a mysterious associate. The track continues during a dinner scene. Joe stares at Kate.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 4, Episode 2 “Portrait of the Artist”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 4, Episode 2

  • “Shy Guy” by Brijean (00:23): Joe enters a building. The You soundtrack song plays during a transition sequence. Joe navigates a party.
  • “Are You All Good?” by breathe. (00:24): A party sequence continues. Joe talks to Kate. He meets Roald (Ben Wiggins).
  • “Emergency” by Sofi Tukker, Novak & YAX.X (00:34): Joe finishes a confrontational conversation with Kate. The track kicks in during a transition scene. Joe narrates about Simon (Aidan Cheng).

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 4, Episode 3 “Eat the Rich”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 4, Episode 3

  • Trust No One” by BEGINNERS (00:11): Joe finishes a conversation with Nadia (Amy-Leigh Hickman). The You soundtrack song scores a transition montage. Joe narrates about the eat-the-rich killer.
  • “Can’t Stop the Stars” by Jungle (00:16): Joe attends a memorial service. He wonders about the mourning process of acquaintances. Kate talks to Roald.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 4, Episode 4 “Hampsie”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 4, Episode 4

  • Hollow” by Saavan (00:03): The You soundtrack song plays during an exterior montage. Joe narrates about Phoebe. He places a sticker on a bottle of wine.
  • “On the Dub-ble” by DJ Krush (00:04): The music accompanies a club sequence. Adam (Lukas Gage) talks to Robert. They chat about financial debts.
  • “Love Is a Bitch” by Two Feet (00:13): Joe enters a room. He narrates about Phoebe. The characters share an intimate moment.
  • “Dancing with Myself” by Generation X (00:42): A party sequence begins. Joe narrates about a “find the killer” parlor game. Phoebe explains the rules to a crowd.

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You Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 4, Episode 5 “The Fox and the Hound”

You Soundtrack on Netflix - Every Song in Season 4, Episode 5

  • Dangerous (Oliver Remix)” by Big Data & Joywave (00:04): Roald enjoys an adult beverage. The track continues during a transition scene. Roald snorts cocaine with Adam.
  • “All Eyes on Me” by XAT (00:09): A party sequence continues. Adam talks to Roald. A body drops outside a window.
  • “Inside of my Eyelids” by DLG. (00:18): Kate enters a room. She stares at Phoebe. The You soundtrack song plays during a transition sequence as Roald talks to Adam.

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