Encanto's magical soundtrack features eight songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda - and a score by Germaine Franco. Here's every song in the musical explained.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Encanto.

Disney’s newest animated film, Encanto, features eight enchanting songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a spellbinding score by Germaine Franco. The music brings to life the magical Madrigal family, each member of which (except the plucky Mirabel) has a special power given by their ‘miracle.’ When the miracle is in peril, only Mirabel can save it. Alongside the vibrant visuals and charming cast, the Encanto soundtrack creates a sensational 60^th addition to Walt Disney Studios.

While many of Disney's recent animated ventures have veered away from the musical side of things, the strongest installments of this side of the franchise tend to be those with songs within them, and Encanto proves why this is the case — a fact that is perhaps unsurprisingly given that Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda made the musical. Though the film would have still tugged at heartstrings had it been without such an expansive soundtrack, each song provides a little something special to Encanto, adding countless memorable moments to the family-centric adventure.

Encanto includes grand numbers like “The Family Madrigal,” which introduces the titular family, and more intimate songs that reveal characters' internal struggles, like Isabela’s “What Else Can I Do?” Here's a breakdown of every Encanto songs, as well as a look into Germaine Franco's score and the effect this also has on the film.

"The Family Madrigal"

“The Family Madrigal”: The first Encanto song is an expansive number. It introduces the characters in Encanto, with a special emphasis on the core magical family. “The Family Madrigal” describes the entire family, including their specific ability. Mirabel is pressured by a group of children to reveal her magic towards the song's end, only for Dolores to anticlimactically state that she has none.

"Waiting on a Miracle"

“Waiting on a Miracle”: The first Encanto song on a more personal level, "Waiting on a Miracle" is all about Mirabel feeling like an outsider because she didn't receive a magic power from the miracle. The song occurs when she watches her relatives take a family photo without her. The song focuses on Mirabel's wish to have magic and make her family — Abuela in particular — proud. Like other songs, this Encanto track shines with real-life Colombian influences.

"Surface Pressure"

“Surface Pressure”: The next Encanto song is mainly sung by Mirabel's sister Luisa. She describes her struggle with being gifted, and how much the responsibility to be the "strong one" weighs on her. When Mirabel hounds a donkey-carrying Luisa about why she's nervous (indicated by her hilarious eye twitch), Luisa declares in song, "I'm the strong one. I'm not nervous." However, she then divulges her feelings of worthlessness if she can't be of use, which she fears will happen if her magic disappears.

"We Don't Talk About Bruno"

“We Don’t Talk about Bruno”: The breakout hit song from Encanto is "We Don't Talk About Bruno." When Mirabel asks her aunt Pepa about her uncle Bruno — who is estranged from the family — Pepa refuses to speak until her husband, Félix, starts spilling beans. The song describes how Bruno's ability to see the future caused him problems; many saw his negative predictions as curses on them. "We Don't Talk about Bruno" is perhaps the catchiest song in the entire Encanto soundtrack, with vocals from several characters enchantingly layered as each recounts what they know about the family's mysterious black sheep.

"What Else Can I Do"

“What Else Can I Do?”: Mirabel has a contentious relationship with her sister Isabela — partially because Mirabel doesn't have a gift in Encanto, fueling their sister rivalry. After Mirabel learns that she must talk to her sister in order to save the miracle, she tries to apologize, but this conversation doesn't go as planned. In anger, Isabela unexpectedly grows a cactus amongst her "rows and rows of roses." Like Mirabel's "Waiting on a Miracle" and Luisa's "Surface Pressure," Isabela's "What Else Can I Do?" reveals she too is suffering from the pressure to be perfect, and the song sees her embrace being unique.

"Dos Oruguitas"

“Dos Oruguitas”: The first of Encanto's songs not to be sung within the world of the musical itself, "Dos Oruguitas" pulls guitar strings and heartstrings. The poignant song plays as Abuela tells Mirabel how she lost her husband and, in her deepest grief, received their miracle. It is the emotional crux of the Disney story, and it ushers in Abuela and Mirabel's reconciliation in a gorgeous swell of symbolic yellow butterflies.

"All of You"

“All of You”: The song "All of You" hints that the reason why Mirabel doesn't have powers in Encanto is that she was destined to fix the family's division. When the Madrigals reunite at their ruined home, Mirabel begins this song. It's no coincidence that this unusual Disney song is a combination of previous entries, including "The Family Madrigal" and "We Don't Talk about Bruno." It's the culmination of every event till now and shows the family finding strength despite lacking magic. The title "All of You" beautifully parallels the song's last line, "All of me," embodying themes of love, family, and community.

"Colombia, Mi Encanto"

“Colombia, Mi Encanto”: The final Encanto song — and the final to be not be sung in-universe — plays as the Madrigals discover their miracle has returned. Energetic, fun, and uplifting, "Colombia, Mi Encanto" arguably embodies the story's cultural spirit the most. The song perfectly accompanies the fulfilling, unique end of this Disney Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

Germaine Franco's Score

The Encanto score is a major reason why the movie's reviews were so positive. Germaine Franco weaves distinct Colombian sounds to the instrumentals, building an authentic cultural sense in a fictional world. Her tracks have a magic of their own over viewers, one that captivates both lightheartedly and emotionally. Each instrumental flourishes in the scenes it features in and contributes to the story's heart — something that wouldn't have worked nearly as well without this endearing score in the Disney musical's soundtrack.

Encanto has become one of Disney's most successful musicals in recent years, thanks in no small part to its songs. In January 2022, "We Don't Talk About Bruno" became Disney's biggest hit since 1995 when it hit the No. 4 spot on the Billboard Top 100. This means that the track surpassed even "Let It Go" from Frozen. This speaks to how strong the Encanto soundtrack truly is.

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