The "Every Witch Way" theme song is a catchy tune that serves as the opening theme for the popular Nickelodeon television show of the same name. The show follows the life of a teenage girl named Emma Alonso, who discovers that she is a witch and must navigate the challenges that come with her newfound powers. The theme song sets the tone for the show with its upbeat and energetic melody. It features a combination of pop and rock elements that appeal to the target audience of the show, which is primarily preteens and teenagers. The lyrics of the theme song are simple yet effective in capturing the essence of the show. The lyrics of the "Every Witch Way" theme song depict the main character, Emma, as a powerful and independent young woman who is embracing her magical abilities.
"My grandparents had lived there for 50 years so I had been there since it was full of sticker bushes," he said. "The cul de sacs began when I moved there—the entire development of South High School was under construction."
The plot follows Chrissie, a young woman on the cusp of adulthood trying to survive the travails of teenage suburban limbo a heroin-addled older brother, an AWOL dad, a mom about to marry a creep, a race-car driving mechanic boyfriend in trouble with the law, a carload of testosterone-bloated cretins and the Senior Curse. Although those forking over ticket money in the hopes of a straightforward horror film might disagree, this is not necessarily a bad idea for a story but neither co-writer Bret Easton Ellis the bad boy author of Less Than Zero, The Rules of Attraction and American Psycho nor director Derick Martini seem to have any idea of what they are trying to say or how to say it.
The lyrics of the "Every Witch Way" theme song depict the main character, Emma, as a powerful and independent young woman who is embracing her magical abilities. The song encourages viewers to join her on her journey and to believe in themselves, just like Emma does. One of the standout features of the theme song is its infectious chorus, which is repeated throughout the song.
'The Curse of Downers Grove' movie to be released Aug. 21
Adolescence is a perilous time, says author Michael Hornburg whose second novel explores that transition in a place where he spent a large part of his youth: Downers Grove.
Hornburg's novel "Downers Grove" was published in 1999 and eventually was made into a movie, "The Curse of Downers Grove." The film should be released digitally and in theaters Aug. 21. It will be available on DVD/Blue Ray on Sept. 1.
AdvertisementHornburg lived in Downers Grove from 1974 to 1978 while his parents, Harry and Barbara, were separated. He graduated in 1978 from Downers Grove South High School.
"My grandparents had lived there for 50 years so I had been there since it was full of sticker bushes," he said. "The cul de sacs began when I moved there—the entire development of South High School was under construction."
AdvertisementIn the book, Hornburg's characters are on the verge of adulthood and living in a place marked by cornfields converted to tract houses, fast food joints and convenience stores.
Hornburg, who now lives in Brooklyn, devised the plot for the book after reading about a high school in Connecticut that was said to have a curse. He recalled young people dying while he was in high school in the 1970s.
"It's a time when you're reckless," he said. "I had more people (I knew) die in high school than at any other time in my life."
The book was adapted for the screen by "American Psycho" author Bret Easton Ellis and directed by Derick Martini. The plot follows Chrissie, "a young woman on the cusp of adulthood trying to survive the travails of teenage suburban limbo: a heroin-addled older brother, an AWOL dad, a mom about to marry a creep, a race-car driving mechanic boyfriend in trouble with the law, a carload of testosterone-bloated cretins and the Senior Curse. The latter ordains that a senior must die before graduation," according to a 1999 article in the Tribune.
Hornburg said his book's tone is not as dark as the one set in the movie which is being distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment.
"My novel is not a horror story," Hornburg said. "It's more like a grungy Clueless with a curse. Hollywood likes to make things scary."
Though the movie was not shot in Downers Grove, the book references many familiar settings including Downers Grove South, the Tivoli Bowling Lanes, and the Speedway Gas Station at Lemont Road and the Stevenson Expressway.
This book is the second of Hornburg's novels in a planned trilogy. The first was "Bongwater," which was adapted into a film by the same name.
AdvertisementHis two books share a recurring character, David, who also will be in Hornburg's third book, which he is currently writing. It will be set in New York, San Francisco, and Portland and have flashbacks to Downers Grove.
Meiko Fujiura-Landers, adult and teen services librarian at the Downers Grove Public Library, said readers have continued to check out "Downers Grove" over the years and the library is preparing for requests for the movies. It has a DVD on order.
"I imagine when the movie comes out it will spark local interest," she said.
After high school, Hornburg and a friend moved in 1979 to Portland, Ore. Hornburg worked in a window blind factory, played in a band, and attended Portland State University where he wrote for the school newspaper. He then moved to New York where he worked in the publishing industry for 20 years. Today, he writes while also selling books and vinyl records on-line and raising a daughter who is now in college.
As far as he's traveled, it's safe to say Downers Grove has never left Hornburg's mind, and it's been a fruitful source for his imagination.
"I lived there from the time I was 14 to 18 so I knew it well, " he said. "I had plenty of background and stories to tell. I knew the history from my grandparents. My father grew up there. It was on old Indian land so I used that as a potential source of the curse."
AdvertisementBoth the titles of the book and the movie contain a spelling quirk that locals will recognize.
"It was always a funny name for a town," said Hornburg. "And it's actually spelled wrong. Pierce Downer was the founder — or the first land owner — so it should be Downer's Grove with an apostrophe s."
His two books share a recurring character, David, who also will be in Hornburg's third book, which he is currently writing. It will be set in New York, San Francisco, and Portland and have flashbacks to Downers Grove.
This chorus acts as a rallying cry for viewers to "level up" and embrace their own uniqueness and powers, much like Emma does in the show. Overall, the "Every Witch Way" theme song is a memorable and engaging tune that effectively sets the stage for the television show. Through its catchy melody and empowering lyrics, it captures the excitement and spirit of the show's storyline. This theme song is just one of the many elements that make "Every Witch Way" a beloved and popular television series among its target audience..
Reviews for "The Importance of Music in Every Witch Way: An Examination of the Impact of the Theme Song"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with the theme song of Every Witch Way. It sounded so generic and uninspired. I was expecting something catchy and magical, but instead, I got a forgettable tune that I couldn't even hum along to. The lyrics were cheesy and the melody lacked any kind of excitement or energy. Overall, I felt let down by the theme song and it definitely didn't do justice to the show.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - I absolutely hated the theme song of Every Witch Way. It was annoying and repetitive. Every time it came on, I couldn't help but cringe. The vocals were grating and the lyrics were just plain silly. It felt like a lazy attempt to create a catchy tune without putting any thought or creativity into it. I had to mute the TV whenever the theme song came on because I couldn't stand listening to it. It was a major disappointment.
3. Emily - 3/5 - While I didn't hate the theme song of Every Witch Way, I wasn't particularly impressed with it either. It just didn't stand out and didn't leave any lasting impression. The melody was forgettable and the lyrics felt generic. I feel like they could have done so much better to capture the essence of the show and make the theme song more memorable. It was a missed opportunity in my opinion. Overall, it was an average theme song that didn't add much to the viewing experience.