Back In The 90'S (BoJack Theme)
Grouplove
Nostalgia and Identity in 'Back In The 90's (BoJack Theme)'
The song 'Back In The 90's (BoJack Theme)' by Grouplove serves as the theme song for the animated television series 'BoJack Horseman.' The lyrics succinctly capture the essence of the show's main character, BoJack Horseman, a washed-up actor who starred in a famous 90s sitcom. The song's repeated lines reflect BoJack's struggle with his identity and his inability to move on from his past glory.
The lyrics 'Back in the 90s, I was in a very famous TV show' immediately set the tone for a character living in the shadow of his former self. The song conveys a sense of nostalgia and the difficulty of dealing with a present that doesn't match the success of one's past. BoJack's internal conflict is highlighted by the lines 'I'm more horse than a man, Or I'm more man than a horse,' which play on his character being an anthropomorphic horse, but also metaphorically suggest a deeper confusion about his true nature and where he belongs in the world.
The theme song is not only catchy but also thematically rich, encapsulating the show's dark humor and its exploration of themes such as fame, identity, and the search for meaning. Grouplove's indie rock style adds an upbeat yet melancholic tone to the opening, setting the stage for the series' exploration of BoJack's character and the often absurd world of Hollywoo where he resides.