Because soundtracks are common among movies and television shows, it is expected that there will be certain songs that will stick to a viewer’s mind even without meaning to. This is especially true with television shows, since viewers hear these songs on a weekly basis (sometimes even more). These theme songs are used during the show’s introduction, although they are also used during the end credits for some shows. These songs, especially if the show is popular, are iconic, often reflecting and illustrating the success the show has achieved.

Perhaps a theme song that illustrates this is Cheers theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name.” The lyrics of the song are relevant to the show—Cheers is titled after the bar that serves as… [....]