Every song from every episode

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Sweetpea.

Along with a fantastic opening theme song, Sweetpea is full of great music that helps give the show a memorable tone, adding to its quality. The balance between comedy and drama can be difficult to get right, however SweetpeaThe exciting cast of characters helps bring a light-hearted feel to the British drama, while Ella Purnell’s Rhiannon Lewis brings some sinister vibes. Despite developing murderous tendencies, Rhiannon retains her endearing traits, creating a twisted and complicated protagonist. However, the qualities are what makes Sweetpeas reviews so good and The show’s excellent soundtrack complements the action and humorous moments perfectly.

Although the series is mostly filled with pop music, the songs are used in a clever way that often conveys a deep and even unsettling atmosphere on occasion. Sweetpea Episodes 1 and 2 use the catchy tracks to help build an identity, treating the audience to some bangers in the process. Although the story and the characters alone are more than enough to make Sweetpea A popular project, the killer soundtrack is a key part of making the series so iconic, and with its theme song also standing as a major talking point, Starz’s hit show looks like a classic.

Sweetpea Opening Song Explained: Who Sings “Do You See Me Now”

CHINCHILLA & Isobel Waller-Bridge created Sweetpea’s intro song

Sweetpea‘s opening song is a catchy introduction that helps perfectly set the tone of the series, and Chinchilla is the artist responsible for the vocals of “Do You See Me Now”. The British pop singer has produced hits such as “Little Girl Gone” and “Cut You Off”, with her powerful voice lending itself perfectly to Sweetpeas theme song. Additionally, Isobel Waller-Bridge co-wrote the track and also created the show’s score. Having already crafted an impressive resume while working alongside her sister Phoebe on FlybagHer experience was on full display as Sweetpea Does not disappoint in the music department.

Although “Do You See Me Now” has a trendy alternative pop sound, it also has a slightly sinister vibe that helps capture Rhiannon’s transition into a killer. The song begins relatively gently but bursts into life, reflecting Rhiannon’s journey from the shy and quiet type into a storm-induced killer. Although there is much more to her character, SweetpeaThe intro is a great subtle indicator of how the protagonist will change over the course of the season, and thankfully, Waller-Bridge combined with CHINCHILLA to create an iconic theme song that nails the overall vibe of the show.

Sweetpea Season 1 Episode 1 Songs

“Sorry for your loss”

“I’m On Fire” by The Staves: Outside of Sweetpea‘s theme song and score, “I’m On Fire” is the first song to be featured on the show. The game takes place during the funeral of Rhiannon’s father, who passed away at the beginning of the episode. It acts as a tribute to his legacy, and Rhiannon’s sister, Seren, even acknowledges that it’s a nice fit despite her otherwise cold demeanor.

“New Rush” by Jean Wigmore: Jean Wigmore’s energetic pop music also plays at the funeral, although under very different circumstances. “New Rush” kicks in as Rhiannon spots her childhood bully Julia along with her friends at the event. Bringing back bad memories, she asks her sister why Julia was even invited in the first place before walking away and reaching for her hair out of stress while the music plays in the background.

“Destroy Everything You Touch (Vector Lovers Lost Version)” by Ladytron: Ladytron’s appropriately titled song plays while Rhiannon looks at Julia’s profile on her phone. The song begins right after Seren informs Rhiannon that she plans to sell their father’s house and has hired Julia as the real estate agent. As Rhiannon rides home on the bus, she angrily scans Julia’s real estate account, and the song continues to play as she gets off the bus before walking home with her dog, Tink.

“Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying” by Laby Siffre: The emotional piece of music plays as Rhiannon pulls the knife that belonged to her father out of her bag and begins cleaning it. After falling asleep on her father’s couch, the music continues, giving a sentimental feel as Rihanna tries to move on with her life while still remembering her father.

“Round Round” by Sugababes: Sugababes’ classic dance song plays as Rhiannon arrives at a local club. She heard her dog dying after being distracted by a billboard of Julia, she goes home to bury him and gets drunk before heading out to confront her former bully. As Julia laughs and drinks with a man and a woman, the song plays over the club’s speakers, while Rhiannon builds up her courage and waits for the chance to speak with Julia one-on-one.

“Who Do You Think You Are” by Spice Girls: Spice Girls’ iconic “Who Do You Think You Are” plays quietly in the background as Rhiannon finally confronts Julia. Releasing years of emotion and frustration, Rhiannon angrily tells Julia all the reasons she resented the bully, but Julia seems disinterested and claims that Rhiannon has no meaning in her life. The song distorts as Rhiannon has flashbacks about an incident where Julia pulled her wig off at school, prompting Rhiannon to leave the club.

“Kids” by Sleigh Bells: Sweetpea The last song of episode 1 starts right as the credits kick in. After killing the man through the sewers, Rhiannon returns home and looks in the mirror while her shirt is covered in blood. As she growls aggressively into the mirror, the screen fades to black before “Kids” starts playing as the credits roll.

Sweetpea Season 1 Episode 2 Songs

“This sort of thing needs some feminine energy”

“Shit Makes the Flowers Grow” by Folk Uke: The opening song of episode 2 is accompanied by an upbeat scene with Rhiannon waking up after taking her first life. Feeling great after what seems to be a peaceful sleep, the protagonist happily starts her day before realizing the blood stain on her neck. The music stops quickly as the events of the previous night catch up with Rhiannon, but Folk Uke’s song highlights how great she was feeling after the event.

“The Time Has Come” by The Untouchables: There is a long gap between the opening song of Episode 2 and “The Time Has Come”, but this track plays an important role. After being praised by Norman and invited for drinks, the music kicks in and again sets an uplifting tone. With Rhiannon accepting her boss’s offer, she begins to wrap up her work and heads out with the rest of her colleagues for a rare night out.

“Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler: As Rhiannon and the rest of the Gazette’s staff arrive at a pub, Bonnie Tyler’s classic track is heard sung by a woman. She appears to be the owner/manager and is hosting a karaoke night with her rendition of “Total Eclipse Of The Heat” kicking off the performances. In the meantime. Rhiannon settles down with her coworkers and they all share a drink while the music plays in the background.

“Fight For This Love” by Cheryl: Moments after the first performance, another woman comes on stage and sings “Fight For This Love” by Cheryl. The song continues as Rhiannon heads over to the bar where she orders a drink for herself and AJ. While waiting for her drink to be poured, she spots Craig at a pool table, before being interrupted by a rude man at the bar who Rhiannon recognizes from episode 1.

“It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette: Not long after making eye contact with Rhiannon, Craig goes on his way to talk about his offer to buy her dad’s business. With Rhiannon realizing that this is the only reason he is interested in her, she blows him off and claims that she is not sure if she can trust him with such a responsibility. “It Must Have Been Love” plays quietly in the background during this scene before cutting to Norman on stage as he passionately performs the song.

“Roar” by Katy Perry: “Roar” is Rhiannon’s song of choice when she finds the courage to sing. Because she was afraid her whole life, performing this song is not only a huge step forward for her, but the track has a more symbolic meaning. Her roar at the end of episode 1 signaled that she had a lot more fire about her after killing someone, making the song a subtle nod to her change in attitude. Her performance is interrupted when the police walk into the bar, causing everyone to go quiet as Rhiannon slowly stops singing.

“One Love” by Blue: With the arrival of the police killing the atmosphere, Rhiannon heads off stage where the pub owner/manager tries to lift the mood with some blue. The song plays briefly as Rhiannon rushes to the toilets in a panic, clearly worried that the police might be there after finding some sort of evidence about the murder she committed.

“You Should See Me in a Crown” by Billie Eilish: Sweetpea The last song of episode 2 comes after Rhiannon claims her second life. The music begins as she walks away from the crime scene and back downtown, where she sees another ad for Julia’s real estate business. Rather than being flustered after her kill like she was in episode 1, she smiles menacingly at the advertisement before both the credits and the chorus kick in.