Netflix's Boots is based on a memoir by Greg Cope White titled The Pink Marine. The show is set in the early 1990s and follows Cameron Cope, a teenager in a Marine boot camp who can't be open about his gay identity. The show dropped on Netflix on October 9, 2025, and touches upon the themes of identity, resilience, and conditioning by portraying a gay character in a contrasting environment.
Cameron is in the military to find a way to see himself "fitting" into society. He sees it as a way to save himself from bullying and change himself for the better. The show deals with some complex scenes and characters, with comedy fueling the drama. Music plays a major role in boosting the strict military discipline and the feeling of a closeted teenage boy. Read on to know the complete list of soundtrack boot features.
Here is the complete list of music in the latest Netflix dramedy, Boots
Boots shows 1990s US military camps when being openly gay was a thing, and the military didn't allow them to serve. The show tries to portray the psychological aspect as well as the psychological stress of that environment. The soundtrack of the show just completes the film world. Boots comes with a mix of classic hits and contemporary tracks to complement the emotional and narrative beats, while the trailer features a George Michael rendition of "Freedom! '90" by the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. This already sets the tone of the show. It comments on freedom and self-expression within the military background.
Here is the complete list of the songs Boots features.
- "Freedom! '90" – George Michael,
- "I Want to Break Free" – Queen
- "Hold On" – Wilson Phillips
- "Venus" – Bananarama
- "Run Away (The Escape Song)" – Oingo Boingo
- "Money for Nothing" – Dire Straits
- "Sweet Caroline" – Neil Diamond
- "Rich Girl" – Daryl Hall & John Oates
- "Jump in the Line" – Harry Belafonte
- "Celebrate Good Times (Come On)" – Funktown America
The list comes with some energetic, upbeat tracks depicting the high-energy environment within the military boot camp. George Michael's song is a powerful anthem of liberation and self-expression, while some songs are about desire and escaping societal constraints. Music has also helped the show with hard-hitting scenes of resilience and holding through challenging times, while some are added to the list to add some fun to the narrative. As the show gradually moves towards perseverance and camaraderie, the same is reflected in these songs. Some celebratory songs also find their way to the long list.
Listen to the Boots full soundtracks here
The soundtracks can be streamed via some music platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music. Fans can also find a collection featuring tracks from artists like Queen, David Bowie, and Wilson Phillips. Several known artists, like Queen, DNA, ABBA, Talking Heads, and Wilson Phillips, are part of the show, making it also nostalgic for the fans to listen to their favorite rock and pop artists in fresh settings.
New Order, Jane's Addiction, and L7 are some other artists the viewers can look forward to. "I want to break free" is one of Queen's enduring hits, talking about self-expression and escaping the constraints of society. The song has also been performed already in several LGBTQ pride events and is symbolic of being in Boots.