10 Most Recognizable Theme Songs From Teen Dramas Of The Noughties (20002009)

10 Most Recognizable Theme Songs From Teen Dramas Of The Noughties (2000-2009)

These are the most recognizable TV theme songs of noughties teen dramas (2000-2009). Fans still get nostalgic when one of these songs comes on.

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There were plenty of popular teen drama TV shows from the early 2000s, but only a few have theme songs that fans still remember today. Whether the song itself was just incredibly catchy, or it was the pairing of the song with the opening credits, certain theme songs can still be sung verbatim by fans today.

These theme songs represent the catchiest, most recognizable teen TV melodies to come out of the first years after Y2K. They are indelibly seared into fans’ brains, and provide the occasional nostalgic earworm for the teens of the noughties.

10 Malcolm In The Middle: “Boss Of Me”

“You’re not the boss of me now and you’re not so big. Life is unfair.”

Malcolm in the Middle ran from 2000-2006 and depicted a Simpsons-like imperfect American family. From trouble-making children to bad parental role models, the show used comedy to explore themes of family, love, friendship, and the dysfunctional modern family unit.

While this show may be more comedy than drama, it made the list for its extremely recognizable and catchy theme song. The theme song for Malcolm in the Middle is “Boss of Me” by the alternative rock band “They Might be Giants” and the song won the band their first Emmy award.

9 Gilmore Girls: “Where You Lead”

“Where you lead I will follow, anywhere that you tell me to.”

The theme song fans remember well is “Where You Lead” by Carole King and Louise Goffin. It suits the story of the strong bond and friendship between Lorelai and Rory, the mother and daughter protagonists of the show.

Gilmore Girls was the perfect blend of sitcom and drama. It told the story of a mother and daughter whose closeness carried them through whatever life threw at them and it aired from 2000 to 2007.

8 7th Heaven: “7th Heaven Theme”

“When I see their happy faces smilin’ back at me. Seventh heaven. I know there’s no greater feeling than the love of family.”

7th Heaven ran from 1996 to 2006 and depicted a large American family. The show’s father played a pastor in the series, and the themes centered on Christianity and Christian moral values. The show’s aim was to depict a wholesome and functional family where the members supported each other, and it succeeded. Of course, the reality behind the scenes was very different.

The theme song, written for the show and simply named “7th Heaven Theme,” was composed by Johnny Rivers, Jack Tempchin, and Steve Plunkett. It’s a catchy tune, and with a show that ran so long, it’s highly recognizable to anyone who watched TV in the ’90s and early 2000s.

7 One Tree Hill: “I Don’t Want To Be”

“I don’t want to be anything other than what I’ve been trying to be lately.”

The song chosen as One Tree Hill’s theme was “I Don’t Want To Be” by singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw. Song Facts reports that DeGraw wrote the song in reference to the homogenization he was seeing in American youth. DeGraw says, “That song was heavily influenced by the identity crisis right now that exists amongst youth … It’s like whatever is on television is who they are.”

The song was perfect for the themes that One Tree Hill was tackling, especially surrounding the protagonist, Lucas. The show deals with not fitting in or being popular or wealthy, and the pressure to conform to a narrow definition of teenage “cool.” After being chosen as the theme song of One Tree Hill, the song became a hit, reaching the number one spot on Billboard’s US Mainstream Top 40 in January 2005.

6 The OC: “California (Tchad Blake Mix)”

“We’ve been on the run, drivin’ in the sun. Lookin’ out for number one. California here we come, right back where we started from.”

The OC aired from 2003 to 2007 and its theme song was “California (Tchad Blake Mix)” by Phantom Planet, released in 2002 on their second album, “The Guest.”

The series tackled some social issues, including the stark contrast in the lives of the haves and have-nots in modern California. The protagonist, Ryan, comes from the “wrong side of the tracks” and is given a second chance at life in the ultra-rich suburbs of Orange County. However, his presence causes friction in the insular lives of the well-to-do who don’t all appreciate being reminded of how the other 90 percent of the population lives.

5 That 70s Show: “In The Street”

“Hanging out, down the street. The same old thing, we did last week.”

That 70’s Show first aired in 1998, and quickly became a popular show about being a teenager in a small town. While more of a sitcom than straight drama, the show tackled topics of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, as well as love and friendship. The series wrapped up in 2006 when its teenaged main characters moved onto the adult world after high school and college.

The theme song, “In The Street,” is sung by the main cast members in the opening credits as they drive in Eric’s Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. It was written by Chris Bell and Alex Chilton and performed by the band “Big Star.”

4 Dawson’s Creek: “I Don’t Want To Wait”

“I don’t want to wait, for our lives to be over.”

One of the most recognizable theme songs from the ’90s and 2000s has to be the Dawson’s Creek theme, “I Don’t Want To Wait,” by singer-songwriter Paula Cole. The song was released in 1996 on Cole’s second album, “This Fire” and was a hit even before being chosen as the theme song for Dawson’s Creek. This song is still played on the radio 20 years later and is recognizable to many who have never even seen the show.

The immensely popular Dawson’s Creek ran from 1998 to 2003. Set in New England, the show follows a close-knit group of friends as they navigate the difficult years of high school and college.

3 Smallville: “Save Me”

“Somebody save me! I don’t care how you do it, just stay, stay! Come on, I’ve been waiting for you.”

Smallville aired from 2001 to 2011. The show’s theme song was “Save Me” by Remy Zero, and was an apt choice for a show about a superhero.

This series told the tale of Superman’s teenage years as a small-town farm boy. Clark Kent struggles to come to terms with his strange heritage and powers while keeping them secret from his friends and neighbors. As well as learning about how he fits into the world as an alien superhero, he also deals with all the usual teenage issues that include girls, bullies, and supervillains.

2 Veronica Mars: “We Used To Be Friends”

“A long time ago, we used to be friends, but I haven’t thought of you lately at all.”

Veronica Mars ran from 2004-2007 and featured the catchy and recognizable theme song, “We Used To Be Friends,” by The Dandy Warhols, from their fourth album Welcome to the Monkey House. This is one theme song fans can’t help but sing along to. Because the song was so catchy, the choice to remix the song for the third season was divisive, to say the least.

The show’s protagonist, the titular Veronica Mars, was everyone’s favorite teen private eye. The show was canceled in 2007, to the disappointment of both fans and cast. In 2013, Rob Thomas, the show director and producer, and Kristen Bell, the actress who played Veronica, put together a Kickstarter campaign in an attempt to revive the Veronica Mars storyline. Fans responded en mass and broke several Kickstarter records with their donations. A movie was made in 2014, and Netflix later hosted a fourth season.

1 Buffy The Vampire Slayer: “Buffy Theme”

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, airing from 1997-2003 told the story of a supernatural teenage girl born with the mystic responsibility to save the world from the forces of evil. The show blended comedy, action, horror, and drama perfectly and became the symbol of a generation of women who wanted to be as strong and impactful as the women of the series.

The instrumental but nonetheless very recognizable theme song, simply called “Buffy Theme,” was written and performed by the pop-punk band, Nerf Herder. The song opens with an organ and a howling wolf, setting the tone for the horror elements of the show.

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