Promising Young Woman Soundtrack, Explained
So You're Still Thinking About Promising Young Woman's Soundtrack? This Might Be Why
Watch out! This post contains spoilers.
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Watch out! This post contains spoilers.
Playing during the scene where Cassie pays a visit to the bachelor party for Al (Nina's rapist) as a sexy nurse stripper and gives the men shots, the fast-paced, almost-tantric rhythm of the electronic bop is meant to convey nonchalance and a party attitude – exactly what the men think of her. Of course, they're in for a big surprise, because Cassie is actually there for her final dose of revenge, soon handcuffing Al to the bed and meaning to carve Nina's name in his skin (things don't exactly pan out).
While the beat of the song means all play, the lyrics paint another story completely: "I'm ready, come catch me/ Tag, you're it, come on, let's go/ I'm ready, can you catch me?/ Play with me, I don't bite/ Shock me and I ignite/ Push to start, I'm on fire/ Baby, you're my desire" point to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.