Homestar Runner Theme Song
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*As explained in [[retroCRUSH Interview|an interview]], the vocals are [[the Brothers Chaps]]', sped up to be higher-pitched. This was inspired by the Japanese children's chorus in the "{{p|l=https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Gamera_March Gamera March}}" (which was famously parodied in ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''). | *As explained in [[retroCRUSH Interview|an interview]], the vocals are [[the Brothers Chaps]]', sped up to be higher-pitched. This was inspired by the Japanese children's chorus in the "{{p|l=https://wikizilla.org/wiki/Gamera_March Gamera March}}" (which was famously parodied in ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''). | ||
**This Japanese influence can be seen prominently in the visuals for [[Super NES Visuals|Super NES]]. | **This Japanese influence can be seen prominently in the visuals for [[Super NES Visuals|Super NES]]. | ||
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Revision as of 01:55, 18 November 2025
"Homestar Runner Theme Song" is an early theme song written for the Homestar Runner series. Its simple, repetitive lyrics cheer on the really great athlete Homestar Runner and his friend Pom Pom while warning of the villainous Strong Bad.
Briefly considered for use in an introductory video for the site, the intro that was ultimately used was set to the similar, simpler tune "Everybody, Everybody". While not as enduringly popular as "Everybody, Everybody", the "Homestar Runner Theme Song" still occasionally resurfaces throughout the years.
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Detailed Information
Album: Homestar Runner Original Soundtrack Volume 3
Track: 1
Time: 1 minute 17 seconds
Artist(s): The Brothers Chaps
Written by: Mike and Matt Chapman
Style: Theme music
Origin: Theme Song Video
Lyrics
Home, star, run, go!
Home... star... run, run
Home... star... run, run
Homestar Runner, really great
Homestar Runner, ath-a-late
Homestar Runner, Pom Pom too
Homestar Runner, we love you!
Home... star... run, run
Home... star... run, run
Homestar Runner, do your best
Homestar Runner, pass the test
Homestar Runner, Mom and Dad
Look out, Homestar! It's Strong Bad!
Home... star... run, run
Home... star... run, run
Homestar... run!
{spoken} Weekdays!
Appearances
- Debut: Super NES — The Mario Paint animation is designed to resemble the theme song to a fictive Japanese TV show starring Homestar Runner.
- Theme Song Video — New visuals are made for the theme song.
- The King of Town DVD New Version — The Hornblower plays this tune on his bugle to summon Homestar.
- Downloads — The song is available for download in the "Songs, Music, and Balance Transfers" menu.
- Bug In Mouth Disease — Homestar Runner sings "Home...star... is running. Along." to the tune of his theme song.
- Email isp (Easter egg) — An instrumental version of the theme song plays while Homestar's weight in CDs runs through the field.
- Strong Badia the Free — The song can be heard in the background while visiting Marzistar.
- Hremail 62 — A remix of the song's primary riff introduces Homestar on set.
- Hremail 2000 features the same opening jingle.
- 2022 Costume Pack Now Available — The song is rearranged in the manner of "Yellow Submarine" by the Beatles.
Fun Facts
Remarks
- The lyrics mention "mom and dad". The subject of Homestar's parents (or indeed the parents of any other character in the series) is rarely broached.
Trivia
- As explained in an interview, the vocals are the Brothers Chaps', sped up to be higher-pitched. This was inspired by the Japanese children's chorus in the "Gamera March" (which was famously parodied in Mystery Science Theater 3000).
- This Japanese influence can be seen prominently in the visuals for Super NES.
Inside References
- The lyrics praise Homestar Runner as "really great" and "athlete", mirroring the character being described as a "terrific athlete" in The Homestar Runner Enters the Strongest Man in the World Contest.
See Also
External Links
- Download "Homestar Runner Theme Song" (.MP3 file in .ZIP archive)
- "Homestar Runner Theme Song" on Songwhip
