Every song from every episode

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Sweetpea.

In addition to having a fantastic opening theme song, Sweet pea is full of great songs that help give the show a memorable tone, adding to the quality. The balance between comedy and drama can be difficult to get right, but Sweet peaElla Purnell’s exciting cast of characters help bring a light-hearted feel to the British drama, while Ella Purnell’s Rhiannon Lewis brings some sinister vibes. Despite developing murderous tendencies, Rhiannon maintains her captivating characteristics, creating a twisted and complicated protagonist. However, it is these qualities that make Sweet peathe reviews are so good and The show’s excellent soundtrack perfectly complements the action and humorous moments.

Although the series is predominantly filled with pop music, the songs are used in a clever way that often conveys an intense and even disturbing atmosphere at times. Sweet pea episodes 1 and 2 use these catchy tracks to help build an identity, gifting the audience with some bangers in the process. While the story and characters alone are more than enough to make Sweet pea A popular project, the killer soundtrack is a key part of making the series so iconic, and with its theme song also standing out as a major talking point, Starz’s hit show feels like a classic.

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

CHINCHILLA and Isobel Waller-Bridge created the introductory song for Sweetpea

Sweet peaThe opening song is a catchy intro that helps perfectly set the tone for the series, and CHINCHILLA is the artist responsible for the vocals on “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 Sweet peatheme song. Additionally, Isobel Waller-Bridge co-wrote the track and also created the show’s soundtrack. Having already built up an impressive CV whilst working alongside his sister Phoebe in Flea baghis experience was on full display as Sweet pea does not disappoint in the music department.

While “Do You See Me Now” has a modern alt-pop sound, there’s also a slightly sinister vibe that helps capture Rhiannon’s transition into an assassin. The song starts off relatively soft but comes to life, reflecting Rhiannon’s journey from a shy, quiet type to a rage-induced killer. Although there is much more to her character, Sweet peaThe introduction of is a great subtle indicator of how the protagonist will change throughout the season, and thankfully, Waller-Bridge combined with CHINCHILLA to create an iconic theme song that matches the overall vibe of the show.

Sweetpea Season 1 Episode 1 Songs

“Sorry for your loss”

“I’m On Fire” by The Staves: Out of Sweet peaThe theme song and soundtrack for “I’m On Fire” is the first song to appear in the show. The track plays during the funeral of Rhiannon’s father, who passed away at the beginning of the episode. This acts as a tribute to her legacy, and Rhiannon’s sister Seren even acknowledges that it’s a great fit despite her cold attitude.

“New Race” by Gin Wigmore: Gin Wigmore’s energetic pop track also plays at the funeral, albeit under very different circumstances. “New Rush” begins when Rhiannon sees her childhood bully, Julia, alongside her friends at the event. Bringing back bad memories, she asks her sister why Julia was invited before walking away and picking her hair to get rid of the stress while music plays in the background.

“Destroy Everything You Touch (Lost Vector Lovers Version)” by Ladytron: The aptly titled song by Ladytron plays as Rhiannon looks at Julia’s profile on her phone. The song begins right after Seren informs Rhiannon that he plans to sell his father’s house and has hired Julia as a real estate agent. As Rhiannon rides home on the bus, she angrily examines Julia’s real estate bill, and the music continues playing as she gets off the bus before heading home with her dog, Tink.

“Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying” by Labi Siffre: The emotional music plays as Rhiannon takes the knife that belonged to her father out of her bag and begins to clean it. After falling asleep in her father’s chair, the song continues, providing a sentimental feeling as Rhiannon tries to move on with her life while still remembering her father.

“Round Round” by Sugababes: Classic Sugababes dance music plays as Rhiannon arrives at a local club. After hearing her dog die after being distracted by a billboard of Julia, she goes home to bury it and gets drunk before going out to confront her former bully. Seeing Julia laughing and drinking with a man and a woman, music plays over the club’s speakers as Rhiannon works up her courage and waits for the opportunity to speak to Julia in person.

“Who Do You Think You Are” by the Spice Girls: The Spice Girls’ iconic “Who Do You Think You Are” plays silently in the background as Rhiannon finally confronts Julia. Letting out years of emotion and frustration, Rhiannon angrily tells Julia about all the reasons she resents her attacker, but Julia seems disinterested and claims that Rhiannon has no meaning in her life. The song is distorted when Rhiannon has flashbacks about an incident where Julia ripped off her wig at school, which led to Rhiannon leaving the club.

“Children” by Sleigh Bells: Sweet pea the ending song of episode 1 begins as the credits begin. After killing the man near the canal, Rhiannon returns home and looks in the mirror while her shirt is covered in blood. As she growls aggressively at the mirror, the screen fades to black before “Kids” begins playing as the credits roll.

Songs from Sweetpea Season 1 Episode 2

“This kind of thing needs some feminine energy.”

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

“The Time Has Come”, by The Untouchables: There’s a long gap between episode 2’s opening song and “The Time Has Come,” but the track plays an important role. After being praised by Norman and invited for drinks, the music kicks in and once again sets an uplifting tone. With Rhiannon happily accepting her boss’s offer, she proceeds to wrap up her work and head 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 team arrive at a pub, Bonnie Tyler’s classic track is heard being 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. About that. Rhiannon settles in with her co-workers and they all have a drink while music plays in the background.

“Fight for That Love” by Cheryl: Moments after the first performance, another woman takes the stage and sings Cheryl’s “Fight For This Love.” The song continues as Rhiannon goes to the bar where she orders a drink for herself and AJ. While waiting for her drinks to be served, she spots Craig near 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: Shortly after making eye contact with Rhiannon, Craig heads over to talk about his offer to buy her father’s business. With Rhiannon realizing that this is the only reason he is interested in her, she ignores him and states that she is not sure if she can trust him with such a responsibility. “It Must Have Been Love” plays silently in the background during this scene before cutting to Norman on stage as he passionately sings the song.

“Roar” by Katy Perry: “Roar” is Rhiannon’s song of choice as she finds the courage to sing. Given that she has been shy her entire life, singing the song is not only a huge breakthrough 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 after killing someone, making the song a subtle nod to her change in attitude. Her performance is interrupted when the police enter the bar, causing everyone to fall silent as Rhiannon slowly stops singing.

“A Love” by Blue: With the arrival of the police dampening the mood, Rhiannon leaves the stage, where the pub owner/manager tries to lighten the mood with some Blue. The music plays briefly as Rhiannon quickly heads to the bathroom in a panic, clearly worried that the police might be there after finding some kind of evidence about the murder she committed.

“You Should See Me in a Crown” by Billie Eilish: Sweet pea the final song of episode 2 comes after Rhiannon claims her second life. The song begins as she walks away from the crime scene and returns to the city center, where she sees another advertisement for Julia’s real estate business. Instead of being nervous after her death like in episode 1, she smiles menacingly at the announcement before the credits and chorus begin.

Sweetpea Season 1 Episode 3 Songs

“Black Stains in the Garage”

“Fall In to Me” by Emanative and Liz Elensky (with Ben Hadwen): After Rhiannon tampers with Jeff’s drink and the reporter is sent home, Rhiannon wishes him a speedy recovery before starting to do her makeup where “Fall In to Me” starts playing. Her increased confidence allows her to happily prepare for dinner with Craig during work hours, something she was unlikely to do before his murders. The music plays as she applies her beauty products, before stopping abruptly when AJ starts to question her.

“My Love for You” by ESG: ‘My Love For You’ plays as Craig and Rhiannon’s friendly dinner turns into something more. After kissing, Rhiannon ends up going home with Craig, where the two stay before spending the night together. The music is interrupted as Rhiannon leaves the house and begins to celebrate after the night went exactly as planned.

“Get Some” by Lykke Li: With Rhiannon canceling her real estate meeting with Julia after being scared of killing her, she asks Craig if he wants to go out again. Unfortunately, he tells Rhiannon that he has to work late, which leads the protagonist to make a surprise visit. Dressed up and bringing a bottle of alcohol to Craig’s garage, Lykke Li’s music plays in the background as she prepares for the impromptu visit. However, the music is interrupted when Rhiannon arrives and sees Craig already talking to Julia.

“Yes Sir, I Can Dance” by Baccara: After sabotaging Julia’s car after leaving Craig’s garage, Rhiannon offers the school bully a ride home. With few other options, Julia reluctantly agrees and gets into Rhiannon’s car as the two have an awkward conversation. The subject of music comes up, where Júlia claims to like Magic FM. Rhiannon responds “Yes, me too” before turning on the radio, which plays “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” as Rhiannon takes them to her own home as she begins her plan to kill Julia.

“Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson: The ending song of episode 3 is not performed until the credits. Having once again confronted Julia about the pain she caused the protagonist at school, Rhiannon reveals that she was the one who killed both victims. Pulling out a knife, she attempts to murder Julia and store her body in a freezer she prepared earlier. However, without the element of surprise, Rhiannon fights back, leading to a messy fight between the pair inside Rhiannon’s house. Just as Julia tries to run away, she slips and falls, allowing Rhiannon to slap her on the head.

Unfortunately for the protagonist, this isn’t enough to kill her longtime enemy, as Julia opens her eyes as soon as the episode ends and “Rose Garden” starts playing.