Top 10 Musical Moments in the Trolls Movies

Top 10 Musical Moments in the Trolls Movies

Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best songs featured in the “Trolls” movies. For this list, we’ll be ranking the musical moments more so than the songs themselves. Also, at the time of writing, only the first two movies have been released, so we won’t be able to discuss “Trolls Band Together”.

#10: “Get Back Up Again”
“Trolls” (2016)

Pretty early on in the first “Trolls” movie we learn just how self-motivated Poppy is. If there’s any character with a can-do attitude, it’s her. “Get Back Up Again” is a good reminder that positivity is a choice and it takes effort to summon courage and confidence. When everything goes off the rails, it’s Poppy who puts on her big girl hair and sets off to try to save everyone. This is the perfect song to put on when you’re feeling a little discouraged and it gets bonus points for being an original!

#9: “Crazy Train”
“Trolls World Tour” (2020)

Rock fans unite! Although our first meeting with Queen Barb and, by extension, rock comes at the price of interrupting the techno party – which, by the way, goes hard – there’s still so much to love about the introduction. It’s the first taste we get for the genre, only to have it get even better with “Crazy Train” and “Barracuda” later on. Rachel Bloom was perfectly cast as Barb, both in her speaking voice and her phenomenal renditions of rock classics. Every movie needs a good villain but how many have musical numbers this good?!

#8: “The Sound of Silence”
“Trolls” (2016)

While the internet has claimed this one as a bit of a meme song, it’s hard to deny how pretty it is in this movie. Anna Kendrick provides a delicate rendition, with soft strumming and beautiful clarity. We also get some nice backup vocals, which go hand-in-hand with fun, colorful visuals. Seriously, Branch is getting a whole free concert here. It doesn’t last too long admittedly, courtesy of the more cynical troll, but it’s a sweet little number that works to slowly help build up both Poppy and Branch’s characters and the relationship they haven’t yet formed.

#7: “Born to Die”
“Trolls World Tour” (2020)

Despite Delta Dawn calling Poppy, Branch, and Biggie’s medley a “crime against music”, there’s something to be said about the pure concentrated cheer that takes place here. Party songs are always a good time and, though this was probably not the right time for them, you can’t deny the immaculate vibes. Aside from that, “Born to Die” just hits something deep in the soul. Not only does its message hit a little too close to home in our current economic climate, but Kelly Clarkson absolutely knocks it out of the park.

#6: “Trolls Wanna Have Good Times”
“Trolls World Tour” (2020)

This is such a fun song on its own that it feels impossible not to like. The clever lyric changes, however, make it even more enjoyable. After being away from Poppy, Branch, and Troll Village for the few years in between the two movie releases, it’s a super fun way to bring us back into their world. While Poppy is busy bouncing around all over the place and being queen, Branch’s verse slows things down and we discover that, yes, it’s true! He’s majorly crushing. And, like every duet between Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick, we get some great harmonizing too.

#5: “Just Sing”
“Trolls World Tour” (2020)

The climactic scene of the second movie mirrors that of the first beautifully. This time, it’s not just Poppy and her circle who lose their colors – it’s all the trolls. With the help of Cooper and everyone else, Poppy begins to sing, and she and Branch are the first to regain their colors. It’s a nice callback to the first movie, and a great ensemble number. Plus, we get to hear all the different genres get their moment to shine which is not only musically pleasing but really brings home the message of the story.

#4: “It’s All Love”
“Trolls World Tour” (2020)

Okay, go off “Trolls”! Give us that history lesson. And one catchy history lesson at that. From the moment Cooper’s brother, Prince D, tells us the winners are the ones who get to write history, we know we’re about to hear some devastating truth. It’s awesome to hear some more diverse music populate the “Trolls” franchise, and “It’s All Love” is an absolute banger. Not only does it allude to themes of race, diversity, white supremacy, and music theft, but we also get to see the unraveling of misguided beliefs Poppy once held. It’s a pivotal moment in terms of the plot but we bet it inspired lots of important conversations at home too!

#3: “Perfect for Me”
“Trolls World Tour” (2020)

Call us suckers for romance, but we just adore a good love ballad! We’ve seen Poppy and Branch fight before – mostly when they were still getting to know each other – but this one felt different. They obviously said things they didn’t mean and we’re sure Branch’s confession came out not at all how he would have liked it to. Love is complicated and no one knows that better than pairings who are near opposites. Still, this song is absolutely stunning and when it turns into a duet, we’re completely whisked away.

#2: “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”
“Trolls” (2016)

This was the perfect song to close out the first movie. It’s good vibes all around, which is exactly what the Bergens were in need of. Plus, it brings a happy end to a journey that was kind of all about finding the feeling in the first place. “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” is a whole bop from Timberlake alone and the perfect pick-me-up, too, but having vocals from Anna Kendrick just elevates it to something that much sunnier. There are lots of songs that make us want to dance in the middle of the movie theater, but this is probably the one to do it the quickest.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

“Move Your Feet” / “D.A.N.C.E.” / “It’s A Sunshine Day”, “Trolls” (2016)
Nothing Like a Mashup to Start Out Strong

“Hello”, “Trolls” (2016)
Zooey Deschanel Made Us Feel For Bridget

“I Fall to Pieces”, “Trolls World Tour” (2020)
Sung by Sam Rockwell, This Is a Sweet Moment That Takes Time to Acknowledge Branch’s Feelings

“I'm Coming Out” / “Mo' Money Mo' Problems”, “Trolls” (2016)
Bridget’s Confidence Boost Is EVERYTHING

“They Don’t Know”, “Trolls” (2016)
Can This Play on Our Next First Date?

#1: “True Colors”
“Trolls” (2016)

Is there a moment that will ever be more significant in this franchise? Not only is all hope lost by this point but Poppy, the one troll we never thought would go gray… does. And it’s Branch, who’s refused to see the bright side and refused to sing the entire journey, who finally steps up to the plate. “True Colors”, while a bit on the nose, is the exact song we’d expect to hear in this scene. It’s the ideal complement to the trolls regaining their colors and, symbolically, their joy. It also acts as a pivotal change in Branch and Poppy’s relationship.

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