Don’t let the sunshine fall from the sky
Just find the sunshine in your own eyes
You’re a lollipop, no second prize
An apple somewhere in somebody’s eyes
Hey girl, whatcha doing?
Hey girl, where you going?
Shot in the arm, a twinkly eye
She could have fell, fell out of the sky
She could have fell right out of the sky
Who’s that girl? (Who’s that girl?)
Who’s that girl? (Who’s that girl?)
Don’t let the moonshine cloud up the night
Set from your shadow and make it bright
You’re a lollipop, no second prize
An apple somewhere in somebody’s eyes
Hey girl, whatcha doing?
Hey girl, where you going?
You get down and make a frown
She’s gonna turn, turn, turn it around
She’s gonna turn, turn, turn it around
Who’s that girl? (Who’s that girl?)
Who’s that girl? (Who’s that girl?)
Hey girl, whatcha doing?
Hey girl, where you going?
You get down and make a frown
She’s gonna turn, turn, turn it around
She’s gonna turn, turn, turn it around
Who’s that girl? (Who’s that girl?)
Who’s that girl? (Who’s that girl?)
It’s Jess!
Official Theme Video
The Story Behind the Song
New Girl is a popular US sitcom that first started in 2011 on the Fox network. The story follows a cheerful and quirky teacher named Jess who, after a messy breakup, moves into a big apartment in Los Angeles with three men she’s never met before. What starts as a strange living situation turns into a deep friendship as they all navigate life and love together.
The theme song, “Hey Girl,” was actually written and performed by the show’s star, Zooey Deschanel. Because she is a talented singer in real life, she wanted to create a song that felt just as bubbly and bright as her character, Jess. The lyrics about “turning a frown around” perfectly describe how Jess always tries to stay positive, even when things go wrong.
The show was a big hit for seven seasons because it mixed funny comedy with real-life drama. The opening song became very famous for its catchy tune and the classic question, “Who’s that girl?”—which always ends with the fun shout, “It’s Jess!”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme song called?
The theme song is titled “Hey Girl.”
Who sings the theme song?
It is performed by Zooey Deschanel, who also plays the lead character, Jess.
