The 2021 THON line dance has officially arrived, and with that, Onward State is here to break down the lyrics and explain every reference noted in this year’s song.
From plenty of Zoom jokes to the hot UPS guy and even a shoutout to Charli D’Amelio, this year’s line dance managed to mention plenty of what happened in the wild year that was 2020. Here are the meanings behind every lyric.
Verse 1: Penn State
Zoom takes over campus classes, // grab your sweats and blue light glasses
Penn State students have officially entered their third semester of Zoom classes due to the coronavirus pandemic. While students did return to campus and some in-person classes
Here are your THON 2021 Line Dance lyrics.
Nittany nation, let s take flight // altogether reach newâ¯heightsâ¯â¯
21, our new chapter // find a cure, what weâre afterâ¯â¯
For the kids, although apart // united always in our heartsâ¯â¯
Through the year, we will shine // Hey Penn State, rewindâ¯
[VERSE 1]
Mask up,â¯slow the spread // Wellnessâ¯Days, clear yourâ¯headâ¯â¯
New horizons we envision // Serve and celebrateâ¯traditionâ¯â¯
UPS man canât compare // Woah, hold up, was that a bear?â¯â¯
Babyâs closes, say farewell // Candlelight at Taco Bellâ¯â¯
Class Gift access, we select // Change the Code, a newâ¯respectâ¯â¯
Traceâ¯McSorelyâ¯throws a dime // HUB Tentâ¯hangout rain orâ¯shineâ¯â¯â¯
Weâve broken down the meaning behind all of this yearâs THON lyrics.
Nittany nation, let s take flight // altogether reach newâ¯heightsâ¯â¯
21, our new chapter // find a cure, what weâre afterâ¯â¯
This refers to it being a new year, 2021. The âcureâ refers to the fight against childhood cancer.
For the kids, although apart // united always in our heartsâ¯â¯
Through the year, we will shine // Hey Penn State, rewind
VERSE 1
Zoom takes over campus classes // Grab your sweats and blue lightâ¯glassesâ¯â¯
Many Penn State classes have been on Zoom over the past year due to the coronavirus.
During quarantine, many wore sweatpants and blue light glasses during Zoom classes.