Kacey Musgraves brings her warm, introspective touch to the Nobody Wants This Season 2 soundtrack with If The World Burns Down, a fresh original that dropped October 23 under Island Records as part of the 18-track companion to the Netflix hit.
Fresh off her Grammy-winning Deeper Well era, this one’s a slow-simmering country gem that fits right into the show’s vibe of messy, magnetic love—think rabbi meets podcaster, dodging family drama and faith clashes, all while holding on tight.
The title alone hints at that do-or-die devotion, painting love as the one thing that outlasts chaos, whether it’s wildfires or wedding fallout. Musgraves leans into her knack for blending vulnerability with quiet strength, delivering lines that feel like porch-swing wisdom for anyone who’s ever bet it all on a connection that shouldn’t work but does. It’s got that signature pedal steel twang over a gentle build, evoking late-night drives through Texas hills, and early listeners are calling it her most romantic since Space Cowboy. Paired with cuts from Selena Gomez, Chris Stapleton, and FINNEAS on the album, it underscores the series’ return on October 23, where forbidden sparks fly even brighter.
With Season 2 teasing more twists in Kristen Bell and Adam Brody’s on-screen romance, Musgraves’ contribution lands like a timely reminder: some loves are worth the burn. If you’re binging the episodes or just craving tunes that tug at the heartstrings, this track delivers that resilient glow.
Dive into the IF THE WORLD BURNS DOWN lyrics below and unpack its resilient heart. Don’t miss other Nobody Wants This Season 2 soundtrack tracks for more of that forbidden-love fire.
| Lead Vocals | Kacey Musgraves |
| Songwriter | Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk & Kacey Musgraves |
| Music Producer | Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian & Ian Fitchuk |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Label | Interscope Records & The Core Records |
| Release Date | October 23, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Netflix |
Lyrics of If The World Burns Down by Kacey Musgraves
[Verse 1]
Fire On The Beach, Feet In The Sand
I Call Your Name, You Take My Hand
Clouds In The West, Over The Bay
My Mouth Is Dry, Mdma
[Pre-Chorus]
Let’s Go Down To The Water
Let’s Go All In
[Chorus]
If The World Burns Down, Opens At The Seams
Well, I Hope You Know, You Were It For Me
If The Way It Goes, Goes Against Our Dreams
If I Never Told You, You Were It For Me
[Verse 2]
There’s Fear In The Air, Uncertainty
Got The Windows Down, It’s Just You And Me
Conversation And One More Drink
Your Mouth And Heart Are All I Need
[Pre-Chorus]
So Let’s Go Down To The Water
Let’s Go All In
[Chorus]
If The World Burns Down, Opens At The Seams
Well, I Hope You Know, You Were It For Me
If The Way It Goes, Goes Against Our Dreams
If I Never Told You, You Were It For Me
[Bridge]
You Were It For Me
It Was Always You
You’re The Only Thing
I Don’t Wanna Lose
[Chorus]
If The World Burns Down, Opens At The Seams
Well, I Hope You Know, You Were It For Me
If The Way It Goes, Goes Against Our Dreams
If I Never Told You, You Were It For Me
[Outro]
Mm-mm
Mm-mm
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