Tell Me Lies season soundtrack: The definite guide to all the songs featured in the series

Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Carola Lovering, Tell Me Lies is a drama that debuted on September 7, 2022. Set in 2007 at a fictional school, the story follows the turbulent romance between Lucy Albright, played by Grace Van Patten, and Stephan DeMarco, played by Jackson White.

Garnering generally favorable reviews, Tell Me Lies acquired a 73% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Recently in September 2024, the series' popularity skyrocketed once again, becoming the tenth-most streamed original as monitored and confirmed by Whip Media’s TV Time.

The reason behind this sudden surge in viewership is due to the second season’s arrival on September 4, 2024. Besides the adaptation, the thing that enhanced the experience while the audience immersed themselves in the storyline was simply its beautifully curated soundtrack.

With artists including Sufjan Stevens, KALEO, and more, this article features the complete tracklist from Tell Me Lies season 1, showcasing the memorable music moments that elevated key scenes throughout the series.

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Every song played in Tell Me Lies season 1

Episode 1: Lightning Strikes

• Doin’ It Right by FEIN
• Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
• Time to Pretend by MGMT
• Bounce If You Want To by Da Wolf Pac
• Drops of Jupiter by Train
• That’s Right by Marcus Latief Scott
• We Gon Party Tonight by The DeeKompressors feat. Rae
• Breezeblocks by alt-J
• Gangsta by Tune-Yards
• Addicted to Love by Florence + the Machine

Episode 2: Hot Blooded

• Home (Bonus Version) by DownStruckMusic
• Heartbeats by The Knife
• Everlasting Light by The Black Keys
• Hold You by Bora York
• Can’t Believe a Single Word by VHS or Beta
• Wait No More by Impirio & Emazin
• Powa by Tune-Yards

Episode 3: We Don’t Touch, We Collide

• Guilty Filthy Soul by AWOLNATION
• Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
• Nantes by Beirut
• The Chain by Kerala Dust

Episode 4: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket

• I Was Born to Haunt You by Howling Slayer
• I Believe by Simian Mobile Disco
• Steady, As She Goes by The Ranconteurs
• TBA by TBA
• My Time by Sucré
• Starts Right Now by Chasner & Afrojack
• Sunrise by Yeasayer

Episode 5: Merry F*cking Christmas

• Brutal Hearts by Bedouin Soundclash feat. Coeur De Pirate
• Heartbeats by Jose Gonzales
• Looky Here by YMMI
• On Call by Kings of Leon

Episode 6: And I'm Sorry If I Dissed You

• Go It Alone by Beck
• Into the Dark by Private Dancer
• Smoke & Drink by O-Face Productions
• U Can Talk by Mikel Giffin
• Such Great Heights by The Postal Service

Episode 7: Castle on a Cloud

• Young Folks by Peter Bjorn And John
• Kick You To The Curb by Pony Up
• Working Man by Penicillin Baby
• I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab For Cutie
• Smile Like You Mean It by The Killers

Episode 8: Don't Go Wasting Your Emotion

• Chicago (Demo) by Sufjan Stevens
• Valerie by The Zutons
• Where’s Your Head At by Basement Jaxx
• I Remember by deadmau5 & Kaskade
• Lover’s Spirit by Broken Social Scene

Episode 9: Sugar, We're Going Down Swinging

• Sugar, We’re Going Down Swinging by Yo Majesty
• Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) by Arcade Fire
• Everything In Its Right Place by Radiohead

Episode 10: The Bedrooms of Our Friends

• Inside and Out by Feist
• Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) by Arcade Fire
• Mr. Brightside by The Killers
• Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
• Way Down We Go by KALEO

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Tell Me Lies plot summary

The official synopsis of the series reads as follows:

"Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco quickly fall into an addictive entanglement that will permanently alter their lives and the lives of everyone around them; a tumultuous and intoxicating relationship unfolds over eight years."

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Where to watch Tell Me Lies season 1?

Tell Me Lies is available to stream on Hulu for the U.S. audience, but unfortunately due to the streamer’s geographical restrictions, it’s unavailable in other countries. Nevertheless, fans can still enjoy the show by accessing Hulu content seamlessly on Disney+.

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