Pretty Little Liars Theme Song
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Pretty Little Liars Theme Song lyrics

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Song TitleSecret
ArtistThe Pierces
AlbumThirteen Tales of Love and Revenge
Original Air DateJune 8, 2010
Episodes / Seasons160 Episodes (7 Seasons)
NetworkFreeform (formerly ABC Family)
LanguageEnglish

Pretty Little Liars Theme Song Lyrics

Got a secret, can you keep it? Swear this one you’ll save Better lock it in your pocket Taking this one to the grave If I show you then I know you Won’t tell what I said ‘Cause two can keep a secret If one of them is dead Why do you smile Like you have told a secret? Now you’re telling lies ‘Cause you have sworn to keep it But no one keeps a secret No one keeps a secret Why when we do our darkest deeds do we tell? They burn in our brains, become a living hell ‘Cause everybody tells Everybody tells…

Behind the Tune: Meaning & Story

The Pretty Little Liars theme song, titled “Secret,” is performed by the sister duo The Pierces. Interestingly, the song wasn’t written for the show; it was originally released on their 2007 album Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge. It was series star Ashley Benson (who played Hanna Marin) who reportedly suggested the song to the producers, as its haunting lyrics and dark, cabaret-pop style perfectly matched the show’s mystery.

Premiering on June 8, 2010, Pretty Little Liars follows four high school girls whose lives unravel after the disappearance of their queen bee leader, Alison DiLaurentis. The song’s central hook—”two can keep a secret if one of them is dead”—became the ultimate mantra for the series, foreshadowing the lies, betrayals, and the anonymous threats from “A” that would haunt the girls for seven seasons and 160 episodes.

The theme song became so iconic that it was reimagined several times. For the final season, the opening visuals were updated to show each of the four leads performing the famous “shhh” gesture. Even with the conclusion of the series on June 27, 2017, “Secret” remains one of the most recognizable theme songs of the 2010s, capturing the “living hell” of keeping secrets in Rosewood.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the song become the theme for PLL?
Ashley Benson brought the song to the creators’ attention. They loved how the lyrics mirrored the plot of the show so much that they made it the permanent opening theme.
Who are The Pierces?
The Pierces are a musical duo consisting of sisters Allison and Catherine Pierce. Their song “Secret” saw a massive resurgence in popularity due to the show’s success.
Is the “shhh” at the end of the intro always the same person?
Initially, it was always Lucy Hale (Aria Montgomery). However, in later seasons, the intro was rotated so that each of the main Liars (Hanna, Emily, and Spencer) had a turn to do the iconic gesture.
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