Who’s that girl? What’s her name?
Is she cool? Is she lame?
Oh, you’re talkin’ ’bout what’s-her-name… Pepper Ann!
Is she lame? Is she cool?
Is she breakin’ every rule?
Is she anybody’s fool? Pepper Ann!
Pepper Ann, Pepper Ann, marchin’ in her own parade
Pepper Ann, she’s like one in a million
Pepper Ann, Pepper Ann, much too cool for seventh grade
Catch ‘er if you can, Pepper Ann!
Who is that? That girl from gym class?
No, that’s me!
Eww! Who is she and why does she have her own song?
Did someone take my lunch?
Pepper Ann, Pepper Ann, marchin’ in her own parade
Pepper Ann, she’s like one in a million
Pepper Ann, Pepper Ann, much too cool for seventh grade
No one’s cooler than Pepper Ann!
She’s her own biggest fan, Pepper Ann!
Catch ‘er if you can, Pepper Ann!
Official Theme Video
Behind the Music: Explained Simply
Pepper Ann is a fun cartoon about a teenage girl who doesn’t quite fit in—and she’s totally okay with that! She has a wild imagination and faces the typical “middle school” problems like making friends, dealing with teachers, and finding her own style. It was a huge part of the Disney Saturday morning lineup in the late 1990s.
The theme song was written by **Brian Woodbury**. It’s super energetic and catchy, just like Pepper Ann herself. The lyrics are actually quite funny because they include other characters talking in the background, wondering why Pepper Ann is special enough to have her own song. It’s a very bouncy tune that perfectly matches the “spunky” personality of a 7th grader who “marches in her own parade.”
The show was famous for being relatable. Whether it was the awkward moments in gym class or the weird daydreams she had, Pepper Ann showed kids that it’s okay to be a little bit different. Even though the show ended in 2000, the song is still remembered as one of the best and most high-energy openings in cartoon history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is Pepper Ann in?
According to the theme song lyrics, Pepper Ann is in the seventh grade.
Who created the series?
The show was created by Sue Rose and was the first Disney animated series to be created by a woman.
When did the show air?
It originally aired from 1997 to 2000 on ABC and UPN.
