Forever soundtrack: A list of every song featured in the Netflix teen drama

Forever opens a new look into young love, identity, and family pressures in Los Angeles.

Adapted from Judy Blume’s once-controversial 1975 novel, the new Netflix show boldly reimagines the story through a contemporary Black lens.

The show's expressive and modern soundtrack only extends its emotional character, coupling key teen moments with memorable tracks across every episode.

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Inside the world of Forever

At the core of Forever are Justin and Keisha, two Black high school juniors figuring out the chaos and beauty of first love. Adapted by Mara Brock Akil, the show opens up in 2017 L.A., where both teens are also motivated for college athletic careers.

What sets Forever apart is how it leans into Black culture, whether through specific cultural references or the generational pressures between parents and children.

This isn’t just a romance; it’s a coming-of-age story wrapped in nuance, elegance, and most importantly, truth.

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Every song from the Forever soundtrack, episode by episode

Episode 1:

“Prone” – Masego

“Bad and Boujee” – Migos feat. Lil Uzi Vert

“Within” – Daft Punk

“Time Moves Slow” – BADBADNOTGOOD feat. Sam Herring

“Big Win” – Perfect Time

“Enter the Dragon” – King Cooley & DopeNorTeria

“Blurry Now” – Caroline Kingsbury

“Nana” – Diamond Platnumz feat. Flavour

“Flow” – Nomad Sound feat. OTWO

“Might Be” – Anderson .Paak

“Painted on Canvas” – Gregory Porter

“Light and Soul” – Foam Collective

“Pretty Ugly” – Tierra Whack

Episode 2:

“See You Again” – Tyler, The Creator feat. Kali Uchis

“Drowning” – A Boogie wit da Hoodie feat. Kodak Black

“Juice” – Lady Leshurr

“Free” – Deniece Williams

“Call Me” – NEIKED feat. MIMI

New Love” – Victoria Monét

“Love Scars 3” – Trippie Redd

“Butterfly Effect” – Travis Scott

Episode 3:

“Imperfections” – Starrah & Diplo

“XO Tour Llif3” – Lil Uzi Vert

“Can’t” – Naaz

“Grinding All My Life” – Nipsey Hussle

“While We’re Young” – Jhené Aiko

“Wow” – Nick Jordan

“Focus” – H.E.R.

“Plain Jane” – A$AP Ferg

“Gangsta” – Kehlani

Episode 4:

“Share You with No One Else” – Eric Bellinger

“Right to It” – Jackie’s Boy

“Girls Need Love” – Summer Walker & Drake

“Normal Girl” – SZA

“Money Longer” – Lil Uzi Vert

“Tomorrow’s Interlude” – Until Tomorrow feat. Halle Burnett

Episode 5:

“This Feeling” – Alabama Shakes

“Make Me Feel” – Janelle Monáe

“Moonlight” – XXXTentacion

“Blessed” – Daniel Caesar

“Do 4 Love” – Snoh Aalegra

“Into the Ether” – Leif Vollebekk

“Burn Rubber on Me” – The Gap Band

“So Lately” – PHARAOH, Andrew R Beckner, NOMAD

Episode 6:

“Japanese Denim” – Daniel Caesar

“No Stressin'” – Charles A Johnson Jr & Nomad Sound

“New Whip, Who Dis?” – Daz Rinko

“8TEEN” – Khalid

“Good Friends” – Black Roses

“If You Love It” – Naomi August

“River” – Leon Bridges

“Bitta” – Eskeerdo

Episode 7:

“Tadow” – Masego & FKJ

“One Wish (For Christmas)” – Whitney Houston

“Eventually” – Nick Jordan

“Big Dawg” – Quise.B

“Nuttin' but Love” – Heavy D & The Boyz

“Feels Like Summer” – Childish Gambino

“Time” – Ruby Jay

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – Leslie Odom Jr

Episode 8:

“YOU'RE THE ONE” feat. Syd – KAYTRANADA

“DO 4 LOVE” – Snoh Aalegra

“I’m the One” – DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper

“My Type” – Saweetie

“Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out” – Mayer Hawthorne

“Every Kind of Way (H.E.R. Remix)” – Wale

“You’re the Only Thing I’ve Got Going for Me” – Bill Wright

“I Don’t Mean To” – Sabrina Claudio

“Moon River” – Frank Ocean

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Forever explores Black adolescence like never before

What gives Forever its emotional push isn’t just the teenage high school type love story—it’s the show’s assurance to show what it means to be a young adult and Black in spaces that often feel detached.

Through Keisha and Justin, we watch the tension between autonomy and parental guard, especially for Black teens in white- governed spaces.

Instead, Forever offers a blatantly honest representation of the lived Black experience today.

With a cast that feels so grounded and a script that carries weight, it’s no wonder the show’s title imitates not only the durability of young love but the long-lasting cultural influence of seeing that love imitated candidly onscreen.

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Forever is more than just a teenage puppy love—it’s intricate in its themes and it’s a layered, authentic and truthful look at identity, love, and Black adolescence, raised by a pitch-perfect music score.

Each episode’s score helps to hold on to the raw sensation of growing up, falling in love, facing the world, and figuring out your identity.

If you're watching Forever on Netflix, you're certainly feeling it too.

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