Hear Ella Langley’s New Song ‘Here Then We’re Gone’

Ella Langley is among the artists to be featured on The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album), which arrived today, Nov. 13 via MCA. Langley contributed to the 29-track collection with her new song, “Here Then We’re Gone.”

The tune features a raw, emotional quality that makes its message even more impactful. Langley’s vocals come to life with a subtle echo as she captures the element of empowerment woven throughout the story. It’s slow-moving yet powerful, while driven by intricate instrumentation.

She begins by reflecting on how life doesn’t always unfold the way we hope but encourages listeners to keep moving forward and to make sure and “stop and smell the roses” along the way. With the reminder that nothing is forever or guaranteed, she emphasizes that we “might as well go on and get along” while we have the chance.

Langley sings, “Here then we’re gone, gone like the wind/ Ain’t no yesterday’s ever come back again/ We’re all on our way till the end of a song/ And all we can say is we’re here then we’re gone.”

Reflecting on the opportunity to record a track for the new film, the country star explained that she co-wrote “Here Then We’re Gone” with Aaron Raitiere and Ernest in just two hours. It was one of three they penned in that writing session, but she feels that this one was “by far the most special.” Langley went on to record it with renowned producer, Dave Cobb, serving as a “bucket list studio day for me.”

“We wanted to it feel live, real, and raw so me and the band sang and played it until we got the full take that felt right. No tune, no cuts, just real music, real musicians, a real vocal. Been such a fan of these movies, so it is so cool to get one on there. Hope y’all enjoy it,” says Langley.

In addition to Ella Langley, the album also includes songs from Stephen Wilson Jr., Kacey Musgraves, Carter Faith and more, with the project spanning a wide-variety of genres. Prior to the full album release, fans got a preview of the collection with early releases of songs like the lead single from Noah Kahan titled “Draw You Out,” The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Black Stars,” Gigi Perez’s “Favor,” and Lizzy McAlpine’s “The Wheel.”

Set 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, the story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Annual Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. With twice as many tributes competing, the Games are set to be the largest Panem has ever seen.

Once inside the arena, Haymitch forms an unexpected alliance with fellow tribute Maysilee Donner (Mckenna Grace) and becomes part of a group determined to fight back against the Capitol and President Snow (Ralph Fiennes). As the competition intensifies, Haymitch puts everything on the line in an attempt to undermine the Games from within, setting up the rebellion that will eventually reshape Panem.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping also features Jesse Plemons, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak and Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film is produced by Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and Francis Lawrence, with a screenplay by Billy Ray and Michael Lesslie.

 Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be released in theaters everywhere on November 20, 2026. 

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album) Tracklist:
01 | The Raven I – Whitney Peak
02 | Ash and Snow – Noah Cyrus 
03 | First in Line – Stephen Wilson Jr 
04 | See It Coming – Bella Kay 
05 | The Wheel – Lizzy McAlpine 
06 | The Raven II – Whitney Peak 
07 | Dove Song – Sydney Rose
08 | Here Then We’re Gone – Ella Langley 
09 | Wrestle with God – Madeline Edwards 
10 | Ruthless (Arena Mix) –  Kacey Musgraves 
11 | No Destination – Billy Vincent 
12 | The Raven III – Whitney Peak  
13 | Favor – Gigi Perez 
14 | But You Wanted More – Hudson Freeman 
15 | Black Stars – The Smashing Pumpkins 
16 | Half Alive – Mckenna Grace 
17 | Doing The Best That I Can (Arena Mix) – Stevie Nicks 
18 | The Goose and The Common – Whitney Peak 
19 | Survive (Arena Mix | KÁRYYN Rework) – Depeche Mode & KÁRYYN
20 | Same Blood – Emelie Trahan 
21 | May Brings Flowers – Kashus Culpepper 
22 | The Old Therebefore – Scot Greenan
23 | Can’t Let You Go – Carter Faith
24 | Old Money – Tyler Childers 
25 | Show Me Where The Ending Starts – Madison Cunningham
26 | Deep in the Meadow – Jennifer Lawrence
27 | Draw You Out – Noah Kahan 
28 | Metal Birds – Violet Grohl 
29 | Alone (Live in Berlin 2022) – The Cure