Are you ready kids? If you responded "Aye aye, Captain," you are allowed to continue reading.
Growing up in the 2000s was a beautiful mix of new technology and the "good ol' days". Almost none of us had smartphones until high school, and computers were far too slow to warrant spending a day staring at them.
So, naturally, we just watched a lot of TV.
Here are what I see as the most iconic theme songs from 2000s kids shows. If you think I'm wrong, I welcome you to fight me in the comments.
1. Spongebob Squarepants
Of course, Spongebob had to win. If you ask the question "Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?" to someone in my age group, there's probably a 94% chance they'll respond correctly. Long live Spongebob.
2. Drake and Josh
What can I even say about this one? It's an all-around great song, from the harmonies to the brotherly love it portrays. What a song. What a show.
3. Phineas and Ferb
This might be a biased opinion since I still watch Phineas and Ferb quite often, but this theme song is genius. Bowling for Soup even performed it at Warped Tour last year. Epic.
4. Avatar: The Last Airbender
My friends and I quote this intro religiously to this very day. I don't know if it counts as a song, but as the creator of the list, I will let it remain here.
5. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
This is one of those songs that could exist in the actual music world, if unsuccessfully. It's a sweet life indeed.
6. The Fairly OddParents
Even though I had no idea what they were saying half the time, this theme song was constantly stuck in my head as a kid (and it will probably happen to you now that I think about it--sorry).
7. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
The image of the house is forever imprinted into my brain, and the music is one step away from being terrifying. I also just wanted to include something from Cartoon Network, and this is the show that stood out most.
8. Hannah Montana
Rewatching this one reminded me of what friendship is about--keeping secrets from the rest of the world that could compromise your happiness.
9. Jimmy Neutron
The song that actually made everyone wish they were nerdier.
10. iCarly
This theme song somehow showcases both the best and worst of technology--its ability to join people together mixed with the added responsibility it brings.