The We Were Liars soundtrack includes songs by Jack White, Gracie Abrams and Feral. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for Carina Adly MacKenzie and Julie Plec’s Amazon series. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

We Were Liars stars Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence Sinclair Eastman, a privileged teenager who suffers from amnesia after a traumatic incident. Caitlin FitzGerald co-stars as Penny Sinclair, the protagonist’s concerned mother. The storyline follows Cadence as she searches for the truth about what caused her condition. Composer Michael Suby (The Vampire Diaries) scored the Amazon series; music supervisor Christopher T. Mollere (The Vampire Diaries) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in We Were Liars, an adaptation of E. Lockhart’s 2014 novel..

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We Were Liars Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Tell Me Sweet Little Lies”

• “What’s the Rumpus” by Jack White (00:01): Penny asks Cadence about the location of Johnny (Joseph Zada). The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Cadence narrates about her cousins Johnny.
• “Forever” by HAIM (00:03): Cadence and her family members pose for photos. Johnny talks to his mother, Carrie (Mamie Gummer,  about Ed (Rahul Kohli) and Gat (Shubham Maheshwari).  Penny speaks to Cadence and says, “Real smiles, please.”
• “Young Blood” by The Naked and Famous (00:05): A group of children run outdoors and giggle during a flashback sequence. Penny carries a bouquet of flowers. Cadence narrates about how her friend group became known as the “Liars.”
• “Coming in Hot” by Defunk (00:08): Harris (David Morse) observes a boat. He says, “What is that?” The We Were Liars music plays from a party boat speaker system in the distance.
• “No” by Orion (00:09): Cadence reads a note from Gat. The We Were Liars soundtrack song kicks in during a transition sequence. Cadence enjoys some beach time.
• “Same Days” by J. Roddy Walston & The Business (00:16): A beach sequence continues. Harris talks to his family members about earning his “eternal respect.” Cadence works on a sand castle.
• “Home” by Good Neighbours (00:20): Cadence chats with Gat about a trip. The track continues during a transition sequence. Cadence and Gat enjoys some time aboard Rosie’s Way.
• “Dive” by Holly Humberstone (00:24): Cadence and Gat sit in a cot together. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues as the characters look at their journals. Cadence says, “Do you want to watch the meteor shower with me tonight.”
• “Loving You” by Cannons (00:29): An exterior sequence begins. Johnny boards a party boat with his family members and friends. He talks to Gat and says, “Dude, what’s your deal? You’re staring at Cadence.”
• “Good Time” by Born Runner-The Fancee (00:30): A party boat sequence continues. Gat says that Cadence “looks the same as always.” Johnny asks Mirren (Esther McGregor) to take a shot with him during a transition scene.
• “Rhythm (la de da)” by Lauren Light (00:34): A party boat sequence continues. The We Were Liars soundtrack song plays as Gat observes a dance area. Johnny kisses a male companion.
• “Who We Are” by Hozier (00:42): Gat hangs out with Cadence during a beach sequence at night. He admits that he lies to her. Cadence and Gat kiss.
• “Cinderella Snapped” by Jax (00:47): The We Were Liars music scores the episode’s end credits.

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• “Where Is My Mind?” by Lyn Lapid (00:01): Cadence sits in a hospital bed. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues lightly as Penny accidentally breaks a mirror. Cadence wakes up and talks to her mother.
• “We’ll Be Young Forever” by Denmark + Winter (00:05): Cadence finishes a conversation with Carrie. A transition sequence begins. Cadence narrates about secrets from the summer of 2016.
• “So We Won’t Forget” by Khruangbin (00:08): An exterior dining sequence begins. The We Were Liars music plays from a speaker system. Cadence thanks Gat for a present.
• “Difficult” by Gracie Abrams (00:10): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores an exterior montage. Mirren visits an ice cream shop with Cadence, Gat and Johnny. She talks about seeing her mother have sex with “Salty Dan.”
• “Once Upon a Time by The Linda Lindas (00:13): Bess, Penny and Carrie talk to their mother, Tipper (Wendy Crewson), about competing for a black pearl necklace. The track continues during a transition sequence. Ed (Rahul Kohli) chats with Brody (Dylan Bruce).
• “My Fun” by Suki Waterhouse (00:14): A “summer 17” sequence begins. Cadence walks outdoors. Gat jokes around with Johnny and Mirren.
• “TBA” by TBA (00:27): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores an interior scene. Cadence and Gat kiss. Harris interrupts the moment.
• “Down Swinging” by Holly Humberstone (00:38): Harris talks about a feast. The music continues during a transition sequence. Cadence dines outdoors with her family members and then approaches a bedroom.
• “Happy Together” by The Turtles (00:41): Cadence drinks from a bottle of champagne during an interior scene. Tipper calls out to her family members. She addresses “Princess Bess.”
• “It Never Ends” by Ingrid Michaelson (00:46): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores an exterior sequence. Cadence wears a red dress and argues with Gat. She enters her bedroom during a transition scene.
• “Tapestry” by Carole King (00:50): Cadence walks outdoors. Gat works on a sand castle with Johnny and Mirren. The track fades during a transition sequence as Cadence worries about not being a “good person.”
• “Terrible Love” by Birdy (00:54): The We Were Liars music scores the episode’s end credits.

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We Were Liars Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “The Ties Were Black, The Lies Were White”

• “Days Move Slow” by Bully (00:11): Penny starts her vehicle and talks to Cadence. The We Were Liars soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Johnny and Mirren dance during a “summer 17” sequence.
• “Cannonball” by Michigander (00:11): A “summer 17” sequence continues. Cadence chats with Johnny and Mirren. The We Were Liars music plays from a speaker system.
• “Satanist” by boygenius (00:14): Cadence finishes a conversation with Gat. A transition sequence begins. Cadence and company enjoys some floatie time outdoors.
• “Gold Angel” by Minke (00:19): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores an exterior sequence. Harris says, “The shuttle’s here. It’s time.” Cadence chats with Gat before Tipper’s funeral.
• “Ave Maria” by Richard York, Johann Brewer & Alex Biermann (00:22): Cadence reunites with her father, Sam (Charlie Carrick). She wears a black outfit at a funeral. Cadence makes eye contact with her mother.
• “Ave Maria” by Cast (00:23): A funeral ceremony sequence begins. Choir members perform together. Will (Brady Droulis) asks Johnny if heaven is real.
• “Waves” by Daniel Seavey (00:24): Harris prepares to give a speech at Tipper’s funeral. The We Were Liars music continues during a transition sequence. Cadence and Mirren discuss Harris’ eulogy.
• “Fire and Rain” by Cast (00:27): Gat chats with Carrie at Tipper’s funeral. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. A piano player performs at a memorial service.
• “More Than Meets the Eye” by Rebel Hearts Club (00:36): Cadence finishes a conversation with Mirren. A transition sequence begins. Cadence chats with Mirren at a beach in the present timeline.
• “Rescue” by Woods (00:39): Mirren finishes a confrontational conversation with Ebon (Dempsey Bryk). She wears a black dress. Gat plays fetch with two dogs during a beach scene.
• “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Cast (00:46): Harris speaks to guests at a memorial service. The We Were Liars soundtrack song sets in as Cadence looks after two dogs. Harris walks while carrying a photo.
• “Collide” by Valerie Broussard (00:51): Cadence sits by the beach with Gat, Johnny and Mirren. She talks about a “mythical summer.” Cadence speaks with Gat about her memories during a transition scene.
• “On the Edge” by Madalen Duke & Dead Covenants (00:54): The We Were Liars music scores the episode’s end credits.

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We Were Liars Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “The Fourth of You Lie”

• “Breathe Right Now” by Moonwater (00:01): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Cadence writes on a pink note pad. The text reads, “Why Is Johnny Lying?”
• “Learning” by Kamille (00:04): Two young girls chat about vampires. Cadence walks with Mirren. Harris greets his family members on the 4th of July.
• “Dream” by Lyra Blue feat. Brooke Williams (00:04): Cadence reads a book during a flashback sequence. A graphic reads, “summer 16.” Gat sits next to Cadence in a hammock.
• “One Hand in My Pocket” by Alanis Morissette (00:06): Gat finishes a conversation with Cadence. The We Were Liars music continues during a transition sequence. Penny prepares a meal with Bess and Carrie.
• “Crash Course” by Blu DeTiger & Biig Piig (00:09): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores an exterior sequence. Johnny runs through a party checklist with Cadence, Gat and Mirren. He states that he invited “a few local baddies.”
• “All I Do” by Kate Peyvatin (00:12): An exterior scene begins. Ebon transports a keg of beer. Mirren wears a green and white outfit.
• “Linger” by Cast (00:13): Bess prepares a meal during an interior scene. She hums a classic song by The Cranberries. Carrie and Penny sing along with Bess.
• “FAST” by Pyro Child (00:16): Cadence chats with Johnny and Mirren about Gat during an interior scene. The We Were Liars soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Cadence talks about being in the mood for “frat boys.”
• “American Girl” by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (00:19): Mirren finishes a conversation with Brody. The music continues during a transition sequence. Harris gets ready for a 4th of July party.
• “Numb” by Marshmellow & Khalid (00:23): Bess finishes a conversation with Carrie. A transition scene begins. Ebon talks to Cadence about a “fresh delivery.
• “Young Dumb” by NOISY (00:24): Cadence chats with Ebon during an exterior scene. She says, “Wanna come to a party?” The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence as Johnny calls out to Cadence.
• “Everything Little Thing I Say I Do” by Dayglow (00:26): A “summer 17” sequence begins. Gat stares at Cadence. Johnny playfully hits Mirren with a pillow.
• “GOOD GIRL ERA (SIDE A)” by UPSAHL (00:29): Cadence walks down a staircase during a flashback sequence. She greets Gat and quickly walks away. Cadence consumes a shot of alcohol.
• “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.” by John Mellencamp (00:31): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores an exterior montage sequence. Carrie approaches Harris. They talk about pies and pride.
• “Bad” by Dylan (00:34): Mirren chats with Ebon during an exterior scene. The We Were Liars music plays from a speaker system. Mirren talks about “weird” cancelling out “hot.”
• “Cannonball” by Biz Coletti (00:35): Ebon sits next to Mirren. The track plays from a nearby speaker system. Ebon and Mirren chat about secrets.
• “Land of 1000 Dances” by Sam & Dave (00:41): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores a 4th of July party sequence. Various people organize pies. Bess chats with Penny and Carrie.
• “U&ME” by alt-j (00:42): Carrie confronts Bess about draining her trust fund account. Penny listens to the conversation. Mirren and Ebon hook up during a transition sequence.
• “Linger” by Leah Mason (00:49): Cadence observes fireworks during a flashback scene. She walks down a hallway and looks at a fight video featuring Johnny. Carrie looks at her son’s phone and then cries.
• “TBA” by TBA (00:52): The We Were Liars music scores the episode’s end credits.

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We Were Liars Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Lying Together in a Silver Lining”

• “Happy” by Something Corporate & Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness (00:05): Bess talks to Cadence about her favorite hair pin. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Ebon helps Mirren open a lighthouse door.
• “Could Be Good” by Kat Cunning (00:21): Mirren looks at her paintings with Ebon. The We Were Liars music plays from a speaker system. Mirren describes a friend-themed painting as her masterpiece.
• “Lost at Sea” by Rob Grant & Lana Del Rey (00:37): Cadence speaks to Mirren and inquires about Ebon’s whereabouts. The track continues during an exterior scene in the present timeline. Cadence jumps off a cliff into the ocean.
• “Fire Rising” by TRACE & sweetbaby (00:50): Cadence chats with Gat during an interior scene The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues as the characters kiss. Cadence shares an intimate moment with Gat in the present timeline.
• “Stardust” by Cary Brothers (00:53): The We Were Liars music scores the episode’s end credits.

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We Were Liars Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “When Lies Give You Lemons”

• “Feel It All” by Jordan Frye (00:04): Harris speaks to family members and says, “Yeah, no failures allowed on Beechwood.” Young Gat (Leandro Vigueras) processes the moment. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence as Gat narrates about a fairy tale.
• “Let’s Go” by Weekend Giants (00:10): Cadence finishes a conversation with Gat. The We Were Liars music continues during a transition sequence. A “summer 16” scene begins as Cadence calls out to Gat and smiles.
• “TBA” by TBA (00:13): An exterior sequence begins. Penny pours a drink and talks to Bess. She says, “God, I really hoped this tradition would die with Mom.”
• “Wild Heart” by Towa Bird (00:16): Gat walks with Cadence and talks about their “first real date.” The We Were Liars soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Cadence worries about her mental health.
• “Say Thank You” by Leslie Powell & Koda Kids feat. MILCK (00:20): Mirren and Ebon hang out on a boat. Music plays from a speaker system. Mirren talks about always being “out-strategized.”
• “F**k the Bourgeoisie” by Feral (00:23): Mirren finishes an outdoors conversation with Ebon. A transition scene begins. Cadence and her family members gather lemons during an outdoors competition.
• “Draggin’ the Line” by Tommy James & The Shondells (00:29): The We Were Liars soundtrack song accompanies an exterior sequence. Gat walks outdoors while wearing a yellow sweater and white shorts. He observes Harris through a window.
• “Yellow” by Pete + Sara (00:38): Gat enters a bedroom. He chats with Cadence about an interview. The characters kiss.
• “Bad Dream” by Beza feat. Raye Zaragoza (00:47): Gat talks to Cadence in the present timeline about a missed interview. A flashback sequence begins. Gat chats with Ed about regrets and his relationship with Carrie.
• “Screaming Underwater” by Sanders Bohlke (00:50): The We Were Liars music scores the episode’s end credits.

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We Were Liars Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 7 “Everybody Knows That the Captain Lied”

• “Through Me (The Flood)” by Hozier (00:06): Cadence finishes a PTSD-themed conversation with Harris. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues as a “summer 16” sequence begins. Cadence narrates about a king and his three daughters.
• “Eat Your Young” by Hozier (00:36): Gat plays a record during an interior scene. The track continues during a montage sequence. Cadence and Mirren have fun during a kitchen scene.
• “When Falling Stars Fly” by Denmark + Winter (00:41): Cadence hangs out with Gat during an exterior scene. She talks about not knowing how to “slay the dragon.” She says, “Never surrender to the devil you know best.”
• “Old Time Rock & Roll” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (00:42): An exterior scene continues. The We Were Liars soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Johnny recreates a famous dance sequence from Risky Business (1983) featuring Tom Cruise.
• “Pteryla” by Lowswimmer & Novo Amor (00:53): The We Were Liars music scores the episode’s end credits.

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We Were Liars Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 8 “My Friends Are Lying in the Sun”

• “DOING IT AGAIN BABY” by girl in red (00:03): Cadence devises an arson plan with her crew. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues as the characters spread gas throughout a beach home. Cadence says, “We work from the top town.”
• “We Are Young” by Fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (00:04): Cadence lights a match. The We Were Liars music continues as she starts a fire. Cadence celebrates with Gat, Johnny and Mirren.
• “lock & key” by Sorcha Richardson (00:07): Cadence stars a “peaceful activity” with Gat, Johnny and Mirren. The characters play a game of Scrabble. Mirren says, “Don’t wake the dragon.”
• “Summer Love” by Kids in America (00:07): Cadence prepares Molotov cocktails with Gat during an interior scene. The We Were Liars soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Cadence says, “I’ll see you in a better world.”
• “Burning” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (00:10): Cadence thinks about the past. The track continues during a flashback sequence. Cadence narrates about feeling like a “revolutionary” while pouring gas in Harris’ home.
• “You Are a Memory (Slowed + Reverb)” by Message to Bears (00:22): Mirren navigates a fire. Gat talks to Cadence about searching for her in the past. Johnny says, “It was the newspapers, maybe. Too much kindling.”
• “Stay Inside This Dream” by Leslie Powell (00:31): Cadence looks at a table full of alcohol. She wears a blue dress. The We Were Liars soundtrack song continues as Cadence sees Johnny.
• “Saturn” by Sleeping at Last (00:32): Johnny speaks to Cadence. He apologizes for the summer. Johnny talks about living in a “soft nothing.”
• “No Us” by CLOVES (00:44): Cadence walks outdoors. She imagines younger versions of herself (Raewynn Martel) and Gat. Cadence wears a blue dress.
• “On My Own” by Bryn Elliott (00:55): Cadence declines to answer a female journalist’s questions. She speaks to Harris and says, “I’m just really not into fairy tales anymore.” Cadence walks away and narrates about her existence.
• “Time Will Tell” by Audrey Ethel (00:57): The We Were Liars soundtrack song scores the episode’s end credits.