Kiss of the Spider Woman Original Soundtrack: Every Song Explained

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

The film is effectively split between two narratives, with the developing relationship between Luis Molina and Valentin Arregui serving as the film’s emotional anchor. To distract them from their situation, Molina recounts the plot of his favorite film, setting up cutaways for a lavishly produced return to the golden era of musicals.

Almost all songs from Kiss of the Spider Woman takes place in this musical landscape and is sung by Jennifer Lopez, although a few occur in Molina’s mind, and a particularly somber acoustic performance grounds the music in the real world. Here is every song from Kiss of the Spider Woman and when they occur during the film.

When Every Song From 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 Womanintroducing the musical tone of the film and emphasizing the marked 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 official song from the musical that Molina tells 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. It also reveals that for the musical sections, Molina appears in character as Kendall.

“Her Name is Aurora (Gala)” by Jennifer Lopez and Ensemble: A cover of the musical’s first song, “Her Name Is Aurora (Gala)” sees Aurora and Kendall dancing together at a party before falling head over heels for Armando. This is also where we learn that Valentin will replace 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 images develop in a darkroom.

“It’s a woman” by Tonatiuh: “She’s A Woman” is sung by Kendall in the music’s narrative, recounting her desire to be a woman like Aurora while she sleeps. The last line is sung by Molina in real life. The song comes after Molina revealed that they felt more like a woman than a man, adding to the meaning of the song.

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

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

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

“Soon I’ll Feel It” by Jennifer Lopez: “Soon I Feel It” is in a way a repeat of “Prologue”. The song sets the stage for a vision of Spider Woman appearing before Molina while they are recovering in the poison infirmary. Spider Woman is also played by Lopez.

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

“Give Me Love” by Jennifer Lopez: In the musical, Aurora is accidentally drugged and imagines singing “Gimme Love” in an attempt to drive Armando away. She hopes this will spare her life from 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 final attempt to chase Armando away for his own safety. The dark love song also reflects the relationship that developed between Molina and Valentin.

“Kiss of the Spider Woman” by Jennifer Lopez: “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is the last major beat of the musical that Molina tells Valentin. The song sees Spider Woman coming for her life, with Kendall sacrificing herself to ensure 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 in Molina’s head after he is mortally wounded, relaying information to Valentin’s allies. The sequence sees Molina embrace her womanhood, share a dance with Valentin, and receive a kiss from Spider Woman as they die.

Where to listen to the Kiss of the Spider Woman soundtrack

THE Kiss of the Spider Woman the original soundtrack is now available for online purchase or streaming. Spotify currently has the full soundtrack, including every song and instrumental track appearing elsewhere in the film. This includes a cover of Sam Davis’ “Dear One”, as well as “The One Hot Spot In Town”, “Over The Wall/Desiderio”, “Carnival” and “Armando Leaves”.

The soundtrack also includes a bonus track, “Get out”, by Mariano Condoluci. The soundtrack is also available for streaming on SoundCloud. Fans of the film who want to purchase the soundtrack can find it through Amazon Music or Apple Music. These different options ensure Kiss of the Spider WomanThe songs can easily carry over after the film is over.

Kiss of the Spider Woman

7/10

Release date

October 10, 2025

Runtime

128 minutes

Director

Bill Condon

Writers

Bill Condon, Terrence McNally, Manuel Puig

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  Tonatiuh Elizarraraz

  Luis Molina