Wonder Woman Theme Song Lyrics
Behind the Music: Meaning & Story
The Wonder Woman theme song is an electrifying piece of orchestral pop that defined the “Golden Age” of DC Comics on television. Composed by the legendary team of Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel (the same duo behind the Happy Days theme), the song is celebrated for its brassy, disco-infused energy and patriotic sentiment.
First premiered in 1975, the series starred Lynda Carter as Diana Prince, the Amazonian princess sent to protect the public from the forces of evil. The lyrics are deeply tied to the show’s original World War II setting in Season 1, with lines like “Make the Axis fold” and “Stop a bullet cold” referencing her iconic deflective bracelets and the war against Nazi Germany. As the show moved to a modern-day setting (titled The New Adventures of Wonder Woman) for Seasons 2 and 3, the lyrics were slightly adjusted, but the core anthem remained a symbol of feminine power and justice.
The theme song emphasizes Wonder Woman’s unique philosophy—that she can “stop a war with love” and “make a liar tell the truth” (a nod to her Lasso of Truth). Over 60 episodes, the music signaled the moment Diana would perform her signature transformation spin. Even decades later, this theme is considered the definitive musical identity for the character, often echoed in modern cinematic tributes to the Amazonian hero.