Salute Your Shorts Theme Song Lyrics
We run, we jump, we swim and play, we row and go on trips
But the things that last forever are our dear friendships
Camp Anawanna, we hold you in our hearts
And when we think about you, it makes me wanna fart
It’s “I hope we never part,” now get it right or pay the price
Now we will share a lifetime of the fondest memories
By the lakes of Anawanna, sat in the old pine trees
Camp Anawanna, we hold you in our hearts
And when we think this thing came apart
Think Anawanna, wanna speak
Anawanna, wanna live
Anawanna, wanna… ugh!
Behind the Theme Song
The Salute Your Shorts theme song acts as a playful introduction to the summer camp antics at Camp Anawanna. Composed by Ed Alton and narrated by series creator Steve Slavkin, the theme instantly established the show’s irreverent and lighthearted tone.
With its chant-like structure and deliberately silly lyrics, the song captured the spirit of childhood friendships and camp chaos. It also set expectations perfectly—this was a comedy that didn’t take itself seriously and invited viewers to do the same.
Across its two-season run, the theme became inseparable from the show itself, remaining one of Nickelodeon’s most recognizable opening sequences from the early 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Salute Your Shorts theme song?
The theme music was composed by Ed Alton.
Who narrated the theme song?
The narration was performed by Steve Slavkin, the show’s creator.
How many seasons did Salute Your Shorts run?
The series ran for two seasons, totaling 26 episodes.