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Backyardigans Theme Song And Lyrics

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Song TitleThe Backyardigans Theme Song
ComposersEvan Lurie, Douglas Wieselman
LyricistMcPaul Smith
Original Air DateOctober 11, 2004 (USA)
Episodes / Seasons80 Episodes (4 Seasons)
NetworkNickelodeon / Nick Jr.
LanguageEnglish

Theme Song Lyrics

Pablo: Hi, I’m Pablo! Tyrone: My name’s Tyrone! Uniqua: I’m Uniqua! Tasha: I’m Tasha! Austin: And my name is Austin! All: And we’re… Your backyard friends, the Backyardigans! Together in the backyard again! Pablo: In the place where we belong Uniqua: Where we’ll prob’ly sing a song Tasha: And we’ll maybe dance along All: We’ve got the whole wide world in our yard to explore! We always find things we’ve never seen before! That’s why every day we’re back for more With your friends, the Backyardigans!

Behind the Tune: Meaning & Story

The Backyardigans Theme Song is the gateway to one of the most musically diverse children’s shows in television history. Created by Janice Burgess, the series premiered in North America on October 11, 2004, and quickly became a global hit for its unique premise: five neighbors who use their collective imagination to turn a shared backyard into epic, genre-spanning adventures.

The theme was composed by Evan Lurie and Douglas Wieselman, with lyrics by McPaul Smith. Unlike many preschool shows that stick to a single musical style, every episode of The Backyardigans features a different musical genre—ranging from Big Band and Reggae to Bossa Nova and Gilbert & Sullivan. The theme song itself establishes the “home base” for these adventures, introducing the quintet: Pablo (the penguin), Tyrone (the moose), Uniqua (of a unique species), Tasha (the hippo), and Austin (the kangaroo).

Running for four seasons and 80 episodes, the series concluded its original run on July 12, 2013. The theme song remains a beloved earworm, celebrated for its message of friendship and the boundless power of a child’s imagination. Its “call-and-response” introduction is instantly recognizable to millions who grew up alongside these backyard friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who sings the Backyardigans theme song?
The theme is performed by the show’s main voice cast. The singing voices often differed from the speaking voices to accommodate the high-caliber musical requirements of the series.
What species is Uniqua?
Creator Janice Burgess stated that Uniqua is her own unique species, hence the name “Uniqua.” She is a “pink character” rather than a specific animal like her friends.
Why is the music in the show so varied?
Janice Burgess wanted to expose children to “Broadway-caliber” music. Each episode was assigned a specific genre to help expand young viewers’ musical horizons.
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