Jarrod Bowen Chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind West Ham’s song for their goalscoring hero

Jarrod Bowen has established himself as one of West Ham United's biggest stars, with his status as a club legend secured after scoring the winning goal in the 2023 Conference League final.

The England international has consistently delivered for the Hammers, becoming far more than a player who simply produces memorable moments. His performances have earned him a popular chant among West Ham supporters, which has quickly become one of the club's most recognisable songs.

Bowen further strengthened his connection with the Irons in the summer of 2026 by rejecting the chance to leave the London Stadium, instead choosing to remain with the club following their relegation to the Championship.

The versatile forward signed a new contract committing his future to West Ham as they aim to return to the Premier League at the first attempt. However, the agreement reportedly includes provisions allowing Bowen to depart if the Hammers fail to secure promotion.

Here, Football Ground Guide looks at everything you need to know about the Jarrod Bowen chant, including its lyrics, tune and origins.

Jarrod Bowen chant lyrics and tune

The Jarrod Bowen chant is sung to the tune of ‘Freed from Desire' by Gala. The lyrics are as follows:

Bowen's on fire, and he's s****ing Dani Dyer,

Bowen's on fire, and he's s****ing Dani Dyer,

Bowen's on fire, and he's s****ing Dani Dyer,

Oh,

Nanananananana,

Nanananananana,

Nanananananana,

[Repeat]

Jarrod Bowen chant background and reaction

The Jarrod Bowen chant has largely been received as intended, in a humorous and non-offensive way by all involved.

Dani Dyer's dad, Danny Dyer, is a huge West Ham fan and even included a modified version of the chant in his Father of the Bride speech when his daughter married the footballer. Speaking about the football chant back in 2023, Dyer said:

“I think there's a bit of romance in it. Think about it, it's a compliment. They are saying Bowen is on fire, which is unreal, and he's also s****ing Dani Dyer. So if you think about it, they're saying it can't get any better, so there's a compliment in there.”

Dani Dyer also once confirmed that she has no issue with the chant. In an interview in 2024, she said:

“Not that long ago, I went to an away game, and I really needed a drink, but I was like, I’d rather have died of dehydration to be honest, that was the better option. I came out and they were all looking at me, and they all sang the song. I was literally in the midst of the crowd. It’s fine, it’s so fine, it really doesn’t bother me.”

West Ham fans singing the Jarrod Bowen chant

 

FGG says: An iconic chant

This tune exploded in football culture back during Euro 2016 when Northern Ireland created the ‘Will Grigg's on Fire' chant, and while it has been done to death by various clubs since, this West Ham effort feels more iconic than the rest due to the dynamic between Bowen and his West Ham supporting father-in-law.