Theme Song

The 6teen theme song is the song that serves as the theme for 6teen. It is played in every episode, occurring between one and three minutes into the show; although it usually appears after an opening scene, sometimes it appears after two (or more) shorter scenes. In addition to appearing in full to open the show, a shorter instrumental version can be heard over the closing credits.

The song was written and recorded by Phil Naro. Naro wrote the song after the creators contacted him and requested he write a theme for a TV show they were considering pitching called "The Mall." When the show's idea was finalized, the song was rewritten in order to coincide better with the show's premise. However, the adjustments to the song were comparatively minor, and in an interview Jennifer Pertsch called Naro's initial version "creepily close to the final version we used."

Lyrics
''Life begins after school That's when we bend all the rules Time to hang with all my friends We like to be together In a place where we belong!''

Got a new job, gonna start at the mall today Thank God I'm on my own for the first time I'm sixteen! Life is sweet When you're growing up so fast You gotta make the good times last!''
 * ''I'm sixteen! Starting to find my way


 * [Instrumental break]

Gotta make the good times last!''
 * ''I'm sixteen, sixteen

Final Episode
In the final episode, a new version of the theme song played as the gang remembered their times together. It was slower, softer, and longer; in addition, the song was more emotional. This version was sung by Brian Melo.



Alternate Lyrics
''Ooh-oh... Oh yeah''

That's when we bend all the rules Time to hang with all my friends We like to be together In a place where we belong''
 * ''Life begins after school

Live for tomorrow, don't forget about yesterday Thank God, I'm on my own for the first time I'm sixteen, life is sweet When you're growing up so fast You gotta make the good times last''
 * ''I'm sixteen, starting to find my way

Ooh-whoa...

I wouldn't change a thing 'Cause we had growing up to do Now that I'm getting older Wanna spend the rest of my life Like I'm''
 * ''If I could turn back time

Live for tomorrow don't forget about yesterday Thank God I'm on my own for the first time I'm sixteen, life is sweet When you're growing up so fast You gotta make the good times last...''
 * ''Sixteen, starting to find my way

If you don't ever let go Just let go! Yeah!''
 * ''What do you get from life


 * [Instrumental break]

When you're growing up so fast You gotta make the good times last.''
 * ''Sixteen, life is sweet

When did they change all the rules?''
 * ''Life began after school