What is the main message of 'Six'?

The song celebrates autonomy, rewriting the six wives' histories with empowerment, humor, and modern pop flair.

How does each queen reference her own story?

Each verse cleverly nods to key events: Catherine’s defiance, Anne’s 'Greensleeves', Jane’s motherhood, Anna’s escape, Katherine's survival, and Catherine Parr’s leadership.

What is a 'Historemix'?

It’s a playful term combining 'history' and 'remix' — reimagining historical events through a fun, modern lens, flipping tragedy into triumph.

Why is the line 'we used to be six wives' so important?

It shifts identity away from being Henry’s possessions, spotlighting their own individuality and agency beyond being wives or victims.

What musical styles influence 'Six'?

It blends modern pop, dance beats, R&B swagger, and classic Broadway belting — a joyful musical melting pot bursting with girl-power energy.

Six Lyrics — Six

Six Lyrics

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[Catherine Of Aragon:]
He got down on one knee
But I said "No way!"
Packed my bags
And moved into a
Nu-nu-nunnery!
Joined the gospel choir
Our riffs were on fire
At the top of the charts
Is where I'm gonna stay

[Anne Boleyn:]
Henry sent me a poem
All about my green sleeves
I changed a couple of words
Put it on a sick beat
The song blew their minds
Next minute, I was signed
And now I'm writing lyrics
For Shakesy P

[Jane Seymour:]
Since my first son
Our family's grown
We made a band
And got quite well known
You could perhaps call us
The Tudor Von Trapps
I'm just kidding
We're called the
Royalling Stones

[All:]
We're one of a kind
No category
Too many years
Lost in history
We're free to take
Our crowning glory
For five more minutes
We're SIX!

[Anne Of Cleves:]
What a shame
Yeah, my face
It cost me the crown
So I moved to the
Haus Of Holbein!
In my hometown
His mates were super arty
But I showed them how to party
Now on my tour of Prussia
Everybody "Gets down"

[Katherine Howard:]
Music man tried it on
And I was like "Bye!"
So I thought, "Who needs him?
I can give it a try"
I learned everything
Now all I do is sing
And I'll do that until I die

[Catherine Parr:]
Heard all about these rockin' chicks
Loved every song
And each remix
So I went out and found them
And we laid down an album
Now "I don't need your love"
All I need is SIX!

[All:]
We're one of a kind
No category
Too many years
Lost in his story
We're free to take
Our crowning glory
For five more minutes
We're SIX!
Woah, woah
We're SIX!
Woooah, we're SIX
Woah, woah
For five more minutes

It's the end of the show
Of the historemix
We switched up the flow
And we changed the prefix
Everybody knows
That we used to be six wives
But we want to say
Before we drop the curtain
Nothing is for sure
Nothing is for certain
All that we know is that
We used to be six wives

But now we're one of a kind
No category
Too many years
Lost in history
We're free to take
Our crowning glory
For five more minutes...
We're one of a kind
No category
Too many years
Lost in history
We're free to take
Our crowning glory
For five more minutes
We're SIX!
Woah, woah
We're SIX!
Woooah, we're SIX
Woah, woah
For five, four, three
Two, one more minute

We're SIX!
Last Update: June, 18th 2025

Song Overview

Six Lyrics video by SIX Cast — SIX Cast is singing the 'Six' lyrics in the music video.

Song Credits

Producer: Kenny Wax
Writers: Lucy Moss & Toby Marlow
Vocals: Izuka Hoyle, Aimie Atkinson, Genesis Lynea, Natalie Paris, Christina Modestou & Renée Lamb
Release Date: 2018-09-12
Genre: Pop, Girl Group, Musicals
Album: Six: The Musical (Studio Cast Recording)
Language: English
Music Style: Contemporary, Empowering, Playful

The Final Remix of Herstory

“Six” is not just the closing number of Six: The Musical — it’s the mic drop. The victory lap. The rafter-shaking finale that rewrites the storybook ending for Henry VIII’s six wives, turning centuries of tragedy into a glitzy, glitter-drenched reclamation anthem. Each queen, historically pinned as wives, victims, or footnotes it takes a turn at the pop-star podium. Instead of being remembered solely by how they lived or died under Henry, they explode with energy, individuality, and musical flair.

Verse by Verse: Crowns Reclaimed

[CATHERINE OF ARAGON] He got down on one knee, but I said "No way" Packed my bags and moved into a n-n-nunnery

Aragon opens the show with a remix of her rejection arc. No longer a spurned wife — she’s a powerhouse choosing independence over submission.

[ANNE BOLEYN] Henry sent me a poem all about my green sleeves I changed a couple words, put it on a sick beat

Boleyn’s infamous downfall gets the pop treatment — witty, self-aware, and full of playful braggadocio. “Greensleeves” becomes a songwriting credit. Icon behavior.

[JANE SEYMOUR] You could perhaps Call us the Tudor Von Trapps I’m just kidding We’re called the Royal-ing Stones!

The quietest of the queens in earlier tracks, Seymour gets her moment of maternal glow with a rock-band punchline. Her legacy reimagined as showbiz royalty.

[ANNA OF CLEVES] In my hometown His mates were super arty But I showed them how to party

Clevian cool exudes from every syllable. No crown? No problem. She took the payout, the palace, and the party — and never looked back.

[KATHERINE HOWARD] Music man tried it on, and I was like, "Bye" So I thought, "Who needs him? I can give it a try"

Howard's past trauma is transformed into a defiant self-made musician arc. From manipulation to microphone, she owns her narrative.

[CATHERINE PARR] Now, I don't need your love. All I need is Six

The intellectual queen wraps it all up. Love isn’t her salvation — sisterhood is. Catherine Parr frames the group's cohesion as their new legacy.

The Feminist Crescendo

The chorus is a clarion call:

We're one of a kind, no category Too many years lost in history We're free to take our crowning glory

They’re not just breaking the fourth wall — they’re smashing the stained-glass ceiling. The lyrics demand that we re-categorize them not as Henry’s wives, but as vibrant women with agency, humor, and voices of their own.

Historemix and the Ending

It's the end of the show, of the historemix We switched up the flow and we changed the prefix

“Historemix” is a term coined within the show, blending “history” and “remix.” It’s both literal (reworking the past with a pop beat) and metaphorical (reclaiming stories from patriarchal misrepresentation). The final line — “We’re Six” — isn’t a lament, but a badge of honor.

Similar Songs

Thumbnail from Six lyric video by SIX Cast — A screenshot from the 'Six' music video.

“Ex-Wives” – SIX Cast: The opener to the musical, “Ex-Wives” serves as the spark that ignites the reclamation arc. Where “Six” ends in unity and triumph, “Ex-Wives” begins with irony and victimhood — a full-circle glow-up.
“Salute” – Little Mix: Empowerment anthems collide here. Little Mix’s militant choreography and message of womanly strength echoes the collective defiance in “Six.” Both songs celebrate unity over individual rivalry.
“Run the World (Girls)” – Beyoncé: Beyoncé’s high-octane declaration of female power mirrors the energy of “Six.” Both tracks command attention, reject the male gaze, and offer a fierce blueprint for feminist pop.

Questions and Answers

Scene from Six track by SIX Cast — Visual effects scene from 'Six'.

What is the main message of "Six"?: The song celebrates autonomy, rewriting the six wives' histories with empowerment, humor, and modern pop flair.
How does each queen reference her own story?: Each verse cleverly nods to key events: Catherine’s defiance, Anne’s "Greensleeves", Jane’s motherhood, Anna’s escape, Katherine's survival, and Catherine Parr’s leadership.
What is a "Historemix"?: It’s a playful term combining "history" and "remix" — reimagining historical events through a fun, modern lens, flipping tragedy into triumph.
Why is the line "we used to be six wives" so important?: It shifts identity away from being Henry’s possessions, spotlighting their own individuality and agency beyond being wives or victims.
What musical styles influence "Six"?: It blends modern pop, dance beats, R&B swagger, and classic Broadway belting — a joyful musical melting pot bursting with girl-power energy.

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