The following contains spoilers for Kiss of the Spider WomanKiss of the Spider Woman has an enticing soundtrack, reflecting the musical nature of the narrative. Based on the stage musical of the same name by Terrence McNally, John Kander, and Fred Ebb, the film focuses on two prisoners amid the turmoil that rocked Argentina in the 1980s during the “Dirty Wars.”

The film is effectively split between two narratives, with the developing relationship between Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui serving as the emotional anchor of the film. To distract them from their situation, Molina recounts the plot of his favorite movie, setting up cutaways to a lavishly produced throwback to the Golden Era of Musicals.

Almost every song in Kiss of the Spider Woman is set within this musical landscape and sung by Jennifer Lopez, although a few occur within the mind of Molina, and one notably somber acoustic performance grounds the music in the real world. Here is every song in Kiss of the Spider Woman and when they happen during the film.

When Each Song On The Kiss Of The Spider Woman Soundtrack Plays In The Movie

“Prologue” by Jennifer Lopez: “Prologue” plays during the opening credits of Kiss of the Spider Woman, introducing the musical tone of the film and emphasizing the stark difference between the music and the reality of Molina and Valentin’s situation.

“Her Name Is Aurora” by Ensemble: “Her Name is Aurora” is the first formal track of the musical that Molina recounts to Valentin in prison. The song establishes the technicolor inspired look of the musical section of the film.

“I Will Dance Alone” by Jennifer Lopez and Tonatiuh: “I Will Dance Alone” focuses on Aurora and her best friend, Kendall, as they discuss Aurora’s love life and fashion choices. This also reveals that for the musical sections, Molina appears in character as Kendall.

“Her Name Is Aurora (Gala)” by Jennifer Lopez and Ensemble: A reprisal of the first song in the musical, “Her Name Is Aurora (Gala)” sees Aurora and Kendall dancing together at a party before she falls head over heels for Armando. This is also where it’s revealed that Valentin will stand in for Armando in the musical sections.

“An Everyday Man” by Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez: Diego Luna’s big number in the film, “An Everyday Man,” focuses on Armando and Aurora visiting a small village together and then sharing a dance while Armando’s pictures develop in a darkroom.

“She’s A Woman” by Tonatiuh: “She’s A Woman” is sung by Kendall within the narrative of the music, relating his desire to be a woman like Aurora while she sleeps. The final line is sung by Molina in real life. The song comes after Molina reveals they feel more like a woman than a man, adding to the song’s meaning.

“Where You Are” by Jennifer Lopez, Tonatiuh, and Ensemble: After Valentin is dragged away to be brutally interrogated, Molina imagines a conversation with Ingrid Luna. The actress who portrays Aurora in the musical (and also played by Jennifer Lopez), the upbeat song’s darker imagery connects it to the harsh reality of their situation.

“Dear One (Querido)” by Federico Salles and Alejandro Ernesto Balbis Ortíz: The only true example of completely diegetic music in Kiss of the Spider Woman, “Dear One” is sung by two other prisoners in the yard. The song plays as Molina cares for Valentin after his torturous interrogation, slowly bringing him out of a nearly catatonic state.

“I Do Miracles” by Jennifer Lopez and Josefina Scaglione: “I Do Miracles” is a two-part track. The first part of the song is set within the in-universe imagined movie, a ballad from Aurora to Armando. The second half of the song is sung by Marta, Valentin’s lover, who he imagines consoling him in their cell.

“Soon I Feel It” by Jennifer Lopez: “Soon I Feel It” is something of a repeat of the “Prologue.” The song sets the stage for a vision of the Spider Woman to appear before Molina while they recover in the infirmary from poison. The Spider Woman is also played by Lopez.

“A Visit” by Jennifer Lopez and Tonatiuh: “A Visit” sees Molina try to convince a vision of the Spider Woman to spare their life. This sets the stage for the character’s eventual fate, both within the musical world as Kendall and in the real world as Molina.

“Gimme Love” by Jennifer Lopez: In the musical, Aurora is accidentally drugged and imagines herself singing “Gimme Love” in an effort to drive Armando away. Her hope it that this will spare his life from the Spider Woman, who will claim the life of someone she loves.

“Never You” by Jennifer Lopez: Sung by Aurora to Armando, “Never You” is her last attempt to drive Armando away for his own safety. The somber love song also reflects the relationship that has developed between Molina and Valentin

“Kiss Of The Spider Woman” by Jennifer Lopez: “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is the final major beat from the musical that Molina recounts to Valentin. The song sees the Spider Woman come to claim her life, with Kendall sacrificing himself to ensure that Aurora and Armando get their happy ending.

“Only In The Movies” by Tonatiuh and Ensemble: The final song of Kiss of the Spider Woman, “Only in the Movies” plays within Molina’s head after they are fatally wounded, pᴀssing information to Valentin’s allies. The sequence sees Molina embrace their womanhood, share a dance with Valentin, and receive a kiss from the Spider Woman as they die.

Where To Listen To The Kiss Of The Spider Woman Soundtrack

The Kiss of the Spider Woman soundtrack is now available for online purchase or streaming. Spotify currently has the entire soundtrack, featuring every song and instrumental piece that appears elsewhere in the film. This includes a cover of “Dear One” by Sam Davis, as well as “The One H๏τ Spot In Town,” “Over The Wall/Desiderio,” “Carnival,” and “Armando Leaves.”

The soundtrack also includes a bonus track, “Come Out,” by Mariano Condoluci. The soundtrack is also available to stream on SoundCloud. Fans of the film who want to purchase the soundtrack can find it through Amazon Music or Apple Music. These various options ensure Kiss of the Spider Woman‘s songs can easily live on after the film is done.