Top 10 Epic Nickelodeon Villain Songs
#10: “Island Princess”
“Rugrats Go Wild” (2003)
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With the Rugrats and their families trapped on a desert island, Angelica wastes no time doing what she does best – teasing and scaring the babies. But this time, she does it in song. She warns them about how dangerous the island can be in a wicked, slithering tune, accompanied by shadowy, foreboding lighting. The only way the little ones have a chance to survive the island’s terrors is to worship Angelica like the island princess she is… at least, that’s what she says. Susie throws in a verse to stand up to Angelica, but her words fall on deaf ears. Sorry, Susie, but it’s hard to compete with Angelica’s fear-mongering when it has the presence of a Broadway number.
#9: “Peace is Nice”
“Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus” (2019)
At last, phase two of Zim’s most ingenious world domination plot has begun. The only thing he needs to kickstart his scheme is to trick all of Earth’s children into joining hands. Surprisingly, GIR has just the thing to motivate the kids: an inspirational song. The lyrics are simple and chock full of the character’s random essence, while the tempo is slow and silly. Yet it’s oddly motivational. It inspires the target audience to try even harder to join hands and sing together in harmony. Ironically, the seemingly peaceful act is bringing them closer to their doom. This gives the silly, triumphant song a creepy vibe that fits perfectly with the film’s tone.
#8: “You Will Obey!”
“SpongeBob SquarePants” (1999-), “The Best Day Ever” Album (2006)
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On SpongeBob’s “The Best Day Ever” concept album, most of our Bikini Bottom pals get to strut their musical chops. Yes, that includes Plankton. After he hijacks the airwaves, he delivers a rock number as he rants and screams about how he’ll dominate the world. Despite his tiny size, Plankton’s powerful voice commands respect and having him belt out a domineering rock track DEMANDING everyone’s obedience is too good to pass up. Granted, the intimidating solo doesn’t really scare anyone in Bikini Bottom, but it certainly gets us tapping our toes. Maybe one day, people will learn to fear the little guy, especially when he’s got such powerful vocal chords.
#7: “Gimme the Wand”
“The Fairly OddParents” (2001-17)
During the “Fairy Idol” singing contest, Norm the Genie pulls out all the stops with his swinging Broadway number, “Gimme the Wand.” His smooth, conniving voice sings of how he wants to be a fairy. Of course, we all know it’s a thinly veiled evil plot, but we can’t deny that Norm’s got musical talent. About halfway through, Cosmo gets in on the act and turns the solo into a duet, instantly winning us over with his Diana DeGarmo singing voice. In the end, Norm cheats in order to get his way. Still, hearing him and Cosmo power through together is definitely a treat to the ears.
#6: “Todd’s Lemonade”
“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2018-20)
General Draxum (voiced by John Cena in the first season) and his minions gather some of the Turtles’ deadliest mutant enemies in hopes that they’ll help him defeat their common foe. And how do they win them over? With a “Modern Major-General's Song” parody, of course. Yes, it’s just as wonderfully bizarre as it sounds. It starts out whimsical and upbeat, highlighting Draxum’s involvement with the Turtles’ origins. But when the warrior scientist himself gets in on the song, it becomes more menacing and heavy, showing how much of a commanding presence he possesses. The fact that the antagonist and company can carry a tune while delivering a parody song that’s both hilarious and intimidating is impressive, to say the least.
#5: “You Don't Know Me”
“Victorious” (2010-13)
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Given her typically questionable attitude, it’s safe to call Jade West the villain of “Victorious”. And like any good villain, she gets a chance to belt out her own heart-pumping tune, “You Don't Know Me.” As she expresses, if you push her back or scream at her, she’ll fight back harder — and you can bet she’ll win every time. The performance marks her big solo moment in the show, and she definitely makes it count by going all in on the empowering lyrics and rocking melody. And that’s saying nothing of her vocal chops. Look, Jade may be terrifying, but she definitely makes life a whole lot more interesting for those around her - just ask Beck.
#4: “Brand New Plan”
“The Penguins of Madagascar” (2008-15)
To set the scene, an enormous MP3 Player monster has all of Central Park Zoo trapped in an energy field, making everyone nearby break into song. Being a conniving opportunist, Dr. Blowhole, the Penguins’ most hated enemy, schemes to use this to his advantage. Of course, he does so via song. He knows that if he can step in and take command of the monster, there won’t be anyone who can stop him. Hearing his sinister, conquering, theatrical tune, you almost want to see Blowhole succeed — mostly because of how great a singer he is. He later puts his beautiful voice to good use again, taming the beast with a surprisingly intimate ballad (xref).
#3: “Skrawl's Song”
“ChalkZone” (2002-08)
Skrawl is one of the most diabolical creations in all of ChalkZone. During his terrifying debut, he makes himself known with a lowkey, jazzy number where he blames his ugliness on Rudy Tabootie. The devious track is so memorable, he later revisits it twice, switching up the words. On one occasion, Skrawl uses it in an attempt to convince Rudy’s best friend Penny to team up with him. On another, he duets with fellow villain Craniac as they scheme to destroy Rudy. These variations all have three things in common. There’s a jazzy, menacing beat, Skrawl’s seething hatred for Rudy, and Jim Cummings’ menacingly funny singing, which gives them some extra spice.
#2: “Da Pixie Rap”
“The Fairly OddParents” (2001-17)
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After 37 years, the Pixies’ diabolical scheme is finally coming to fruition. So how do two of the most boring, deadpan magical businessmen revel in their success? Well, they deliver a heart-pumping rap song — naturally. We’re not kidding! In one of the series’ most hilarious twists, the two dry villains break out into a high-energy, dominating rap - with stars Method Man and Redman at the mic. For one thing, it’s hysterical. But the track is also a massive earworm, with a heavy emphasis on how the Pixies hold all the cards and are large and in charge now. We’re not sure which we should fear more — their insidious plot, or their fresh beats!
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
“When the Going Gets Tough”, "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical" (2017)
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“Already Forgot About You,” "The Loud House" (2016-)
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“Ed's Song”, "Rocko's Modern Life" (1993-96)
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“Ahhhh” [aka "The Scare Song"], "SpongeBob SquarePants" (1999-)
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“Changing Luna,” "The Loud House" (2016-)
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#1: “You Will Remember”
“Danny Phantom” (2004-07)
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Ember, the sinister rockstar ghost, has been using her hit, “You Will Remember,” to manipulate her fans. Even without the brainwashing, the song is addictive to anyone who hears it. The character’s powerful singing voice perfectly complements the pumping beat, which never fails to get our attention. But the real hook is in the lyrics. They seemingly tell the bleak, tragic story of how Ember became a ghost. But now, she’s here and ready to make the world worship her. To be honest, it doesn’t really feel like what you’d expect of a standard Nickelodeon song. Yet that’s what makes it stand out in the best way. Needless to say, we WILL remember Ember and her dark, triumphant jam.
