Big Little Lies Theme Song

The opening song of the show Big Little Lies is called “Cold Little Heart.” It is performed by British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, and was released as the lead single from his second studio album, “Love & Hate,” in 2016.

Big Little Lies opening titles

Here it is as featured on the opening montage.

The use of “Cold Little Heart” as the opening theme song has become iconic for the series. Its soulful sound and introspective lyrics serve as a fitting introduction to the show’s multi-layered narrative and its exploration of the intertwining lives of the characters.

“Cold Little Heart” full song

Here is the full version of the song.

Big Little Lies theme song lyrics

And now the lyrics (full version).

Did you ever want it?
Did you want it bad?
Oh my, it tears me apart

Did you ever fight it?
All of the pain
So much pride
Running through my veins

Bleeding, I’m bleeding!
My cold little heart
Oh I, I can’t stand myself

And I know in my heart
In this cold heart
I can live or I can die
I believe if I just try
You believe in you and I

In you and I
In you and I
In you and I

Did you ever notice
I’ve been ashamed?
All my life
I’ve been playing games

We can try to hide it
It’s all the same
I’ve been losing you
One day at a time

Bleeding, I’m bleeding!
My cold little heart
Oh I, I can’t stand myself

And I know in my heart
In this cold heart
I can live or I can die
I believe if I just try
You believe in you and I

In my heart, in this cold heart
I can live or I can die
I believe if I just try
You believe in you and I

In you and I
In you and I
In you and I
In you and I

In you and I
In you and I
In you and I

Maybe this time I can be strong
But since I know who I am
I’m probably wrong

Maybe this time I can go far
Thinking about where I’ve been
Ain’t helping me start