The theme song from Pretty Little Liars is titled Secret by The Pierces. It debuted on their 2007 album titled Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge. The funny thing is that the song wasn’t even written for the show as it was done in 2007. However, Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson, who is a fan of the duo, loved the song and pitched it to the show’s producers. It fit in so well with the show, it was made the theme song of the show.
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Pretty Little Liars Theme Song Clues
The theme song Secret describes the show so well, many people think it was actually written for the show. For instance in the verse “Got a secret can you keep it?” is an indication that the secret must be kept from A. “Better lock it in your pocket” is an indication of Alison having her trunk full of stuff and then locking it. In the verse “If I show you let em know you won’t tell what I said” could mean that the girls can’t say a word that Alison is alive.
In the song, there is a verse that says “two can keep a secret if one of them is dead.” In the episode Over My Dead Body from Season 2, Alison actually says that line with the exception that she says “two can ONLY keep a secret if one of them is dead.”
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In the opening of the show when the song is played, there are some clues that people often wonder about. For instance, why is Aria the only one to go ‘shhhh?’ Also, all of the girls seem to be looking at Hanna but why? And why is Hanna just looking off to the side? Why does the woman in the casket have the exact same shirt on as Spencer? Could it really be Spencer in the casket?
Another clue in the Pretty Little Liars theme song is that in the video for the song, the character’s name is Alison. Coincidentally, in the show, Alison is the person who disappears and is the focus of the series.
In the beginning, Alison’s fingernails are being painted as well as her hair being curled. In the video for the theme song, Catherine begins to paint Alison’s nails as well as brush her hair after she kills her.
Maybe it is all just coincidence or maybe these clues are really trying to tell the audience something! Do you think there are hidden clues in the Pretty Little Liars theme song?
I have never seen this show before but I’ve seen the previews. I have heard the song and I can picture how the show would go based on the lyrics.
Even though I don’t watch Pretty Little Liars, I thought this was an interesting read. I think your suppositions are pretty right on just from reading this.
My 15 year old daughter got me hooked on this show. I had no idea the theme song wasn’t made for the show
i don’t watch Pretty Little Liars. But their popularity is gaining lately, i have to check them out. Sounds interesting
I may be the last person on the planet who hasn’t seen this but now you have me intrigued with all the theme song clues. Funny it wasn’t written for this show…
Shelley, surprisingly, you are not the last person on the planet who has yet to watch PLL! However, get on board! You can catch seasons 1-5 on Netflix 🙂
I have never seen the show but everyone seems to be talking about it! I think I will need to catch up to speed so I can be included in conversations with my friends!
I haven’t seen it yet. I’m curious now though, about the music!! I am googling the theme song. 🙂
I’ve heard about this show before but haven’t seen it because we don’t have cable. Thanks for sharing.
Netflix! You can binge watch seasons 1-5 and get caught up, and then sit and wait (like I am) while everyone else is watching season 6.
It sounds to me like they’re clues there! I need to check it out further and see!!
I’ve heard a few good things about the show but haven’t seen it myself yet. I’ll definitely have to check it out next time I have a turn on the TV!
I have not heard or seen the movie get., It is awesome how they go hand and hand though . I am going to have to see this for sure. Thanks for sharing.
I didn’t know the song was that old. I too thought it was written just for the show!
I didn’t know the song was that old. I too thought it was written just for the show!
I am not sure if there are clues in the theme song but Ashley Benson picked the perfect song to pitch to the powers that be. Some people believe there are even clues in print ads like in magazines. I love all of the PLL theories.
I’m not that familiar with Pretty Little Liars, but know enough that someone was murdered and a group of female friends have a lot of secrets between them. It’s funny how theme songs really stick with people, though.
I know this has been a popular one though I honestly never seen it yet lol – but my friends kept raving about it though.. my friends would love to hear the song over again lol.