We Were Liars soundtrack guide: A complete list of the music in Prime Video's latest psychological thriller adaptation 

We were Liars ( Image via YouTube / Prime Video )
We were Liars ( Image via YouTube / Prime Video )

We Were Liars is a global eight-part psychological thriller based on E. Lockhart's novel. The series was released on Amazon Prime Video on June 18, 2025. It is a haunting tale of memory, trauma, and loss, set against the background of a privileged yet broken family on a private island.

Although the series' story is dreamlike and rich in emotion, most of the atmosphere it derives is from its well-selected music. The music plays an essential role in emphasizing the psychological part of the series without ever being overbearing to the story.

Here's the official trailer for your reference:

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Original score of We Were Liars by Michael Suby

The theme music is written by the very same Michael Suby who has worked on the original series. He has previously worked on Pretty Little Liars, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Make It or Break It. Suby's work is so atmospheric and evocative that he is the perfect choice for the show.

His music bridges gaps of time and stretches emotional arcs. The series employs fractured memories alongside an unconventional timeline. Suby's music is a kind of map, grounding audience members as they move through Cadence's world that's falling apart.

The theme music of We Were Liars is mostly mellow piano, strings, and ambiance pads. There has not been a full official tracklist released so far, but the tone is consistent with what Suby has done for teen-oriented psychological dramas before. His pieces contribute to the narrative, build tension, and sometimes surprise, much like the show's flexible hold on reality.


Music as a psychological anchor in We Were Liars

The soundtrack in the show is not flashy or over-the-top. Right from the very first episode itself, it can be seen that music has a lot to do with Cadence Sinclair Eastman's uncertain mind. It creates tension in the plot and shows that the show is going in the direction of emotional and psychological maturity.

While the entire soundtrack of We Were Liars has not been officially released, portions of the revealed music and score credits are already revealing how the music brings such subtle energy into the show's story.


Trailer music of We Were Liars

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The trailer music for the series is Holy Humberstone's Falling Asleep at the Wheel. This song was released in 2020 by the English singer-songwriter.

The song captures perfectly the emotional tension of the show. Its dreamlike melody and lyrics convey Cadence's angst and the suppressed tension among the so-called "Liars." The music sets the tone for a gripping and emotionally charged narrative that promises to captivate audiences.


Episode-by-episode soundtrack for We Were Liars

While an official episode-by-episode soundtrack hasn’t been released, reliable sources like Radio Times report the music featured in the show. According to Radio Times, these songs appear across various episodes of We Were Liars.

Episode 1 – Tell Me Sweet Little Lies

  • What's the Rumpus? – Jack White
  • Forever – HAIM
  • Young Blood – The Naked and Famous
  • Same Days – J Roddy Walston and the Business
  • Home – Good Neighbours
  • 1950 – King Princess
  • Good Time – The Fancee & Born Runner
  • Who We Are – Hozier

Episode 2 – Wrap Her Up in a Package of Lies

  • Boys & Girls – Conan Gray
  • Wasteland – Marie Naffah
  • Happy Together – Why Mona
  • One Way Out – Robin Sol
  • Tapestry – Carole King
  • Terrible Love – Birdy

Episode 3 – The Ties Were Black, the Lies Were White

  • Days Move Slow – Bully
  • Satanist – boygenius
  • Gold Angel – Minke
  • Waves – Daniel Seavey
  • Another Day in Paradise – CAT VS CAT & JOYNER
  • Love Chord – Paco Angel

Episode 4 – The Fourth of You Lie

  • Crash Course – Blu DeTiger & Biig Piig
  • American Girl – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • Numb – Marshmello & Khalid
  • U&Me – alt-J
  • Linger – The Cranberries

Episode 5 – Lying Together in a Silver Lining

  • Happy – Something Corporate & Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
  • Could Be Good – Kat Cunning
  • Lost at Sea – Rob Grant & Lana Del Rey
  • Fire Rising – Trace & SweetBaby
  • Stardust – Cary Brothers

Episode 6 – When Lies Give You Lemons

  • Feel It All – Jordan Frye
  • F**k the Bourgeoisie – Feral
  • Draggin' the Line – Tommy James & The Shondells
  • Yellow – Pete & Sara
  • Screaming Underwater – Sanders Bohlke

Episode 7 – Everybody Knows That the Captain Lied

  • Eat Your Young – Hozier
  • Old Time Rock & Roll – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
  • Pteryla – Lowswimmer & Novo Amor

Episode 8 – My Friends Are Lying in the Sun

  • We Are Young – Fun.
  • DOING IT AGAIN BABY – girl in red
  • Burning – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
  • You Are a Memory (Slowed + Reverb) – Message to Bears
  • Saturn – Sleeping at Last
  • On My Own – Brynn Elliott
  • Time Will Tell – Audrey Ethel

These selections, reported by Radio Times, confirm a strong indie-rock and alternative leaning in the score.


Where to find updates about We Were Liars

To stay up-to-date regarding the official soundtrack of We Were Liars:

Follow Prime Video's official press releases and social media.

Watch out for the end credits of each episode for real-time identification of in-episode songs.

Be on the lookout for soundtrackost.com as they've indicated future updates will contain detailed episode breakdowns.

Check out Michael Suby's social media or portfolio, which typically contains score releases after air.


We Were Liars' score is built to express psychological tension rather than relying on trendy needle drops. With Michael Suby's disturbing score and thematic appropriateness of the licensed tracks in the trailer, the show gives importance to mood and mind over trend-driven musical inputs.

While speculative playlists can aid in remembering the tone of the show, one has already been certified to date. Once more information is forthcoming, official listings will definitely be made. Until then, audience members must be capable of separating confirmed sources from processed recommendations in regard to music on the show.

Also read: We Were Liars cast & character guide: Who plays whom in the Prime Video psychological thriller based on the E. Lockhart novel?

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew