Unleash your inner monster with The Dead Dance, Lady Gaga’s electrifying single for Wednesday Season 2, Volume 2, released on September 3, 2025. This dance-pop anthem, rumored for MAYHEM’s deluxe edition, channels Gaga’s theatrical genius into a dark, seductive banger. With lyrics like “You’ve created a creature of the night, now I’m haunting your air, your soul, your eyes,” teased on her merch, the track weaves an eerie spell, perfectly matching Wednesday’s gothic vibe.
Produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut, who shaped MAYHEM hits like “Abracadabra,” it blends synth-pop and industrial beats, echoing Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” viral moment. Filmed at Mexico’s haunted Island of the Dolls, the music video promises Burton-esque visuals. X fans are buzzing over Gaga’s role as Rosaline Rotwood, a mysterious Nevermore teacher, and this song’s chilling energy. As Gaga dominates her Mayhem Ball tour, “The Dead Dance” is a must-hear for Little Monsters and Wednesday fans alike. Dive into The Dead Dance lyrics below and embrace its haunting allure. Don’t miss other MAYHEM tracks for more Gaga magic.
| Lead Vocals | Lady Gaga |
| Songwriter | Lady Gaga, watt & Cirkut |
| Music Producer | Lady Gaga, watt & Cirkut |
| Label | Interscope Records |
| Mastering Engineer | Randy Merrill |
| Mixing Engineer | Șerban Ghenea |
| Publisher | Andrew Watt Music & Kobalt Music |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Music Video Director | Tim Burton |
| Release Date | September 3, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Interscope Records |
Lyrics of The Dead Dance by Lady Gaga
[Verse 1]
Like The Words Of A Song, I Hear You Call
Like A Thief In My Head, You Criminal
You Stole My Thoughts Before I Dreamed Them
And You Killed My Queen With Just One Pawn
[Pre-Chorus]
This Goodbye Is No Surprise
This Goodbye Won’t Make Me Cry
[Chorus]
Yeah, I’ll Keep On Dancin’ Until I’m Dead
Dancin’ Until I’m Dead, I’m Dancin’ Until I’m Dead
Yeah, I’ll Keep On Dancin’ Until I’m Dead (Dead)
I’ll Dance Until I’m Dead (Dead, Dead, Dead, Dead)
‘Cause When You Killed Me Inside, That’s When I Came Alive
Yeah, The Music’s Gonna Bring Me Back From Death
I’m Dancin’ Until I’m Dead (Dead)
I’ll Dance Until I’m Dead (Dead, Dead, Dead, Dead)
[Verse 2]
You’ve Created A Creature Of The Night
Now I’m Haunting Your Air, Your Soul, Your Eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
This Goodbye Is No Surprise (Is No Surprise)
This Goodbye Won’t Make Me Cry
[Chorus]
Yeah, I’ll Keep On Dancin’ Until I’m Dead
Dancin’ Until I’m Dead, I’m Dancin’ Until I’m Dead
Yeah, I’ll Keep On Dancin’ Until I’m Dead (Dead)
I’ll Dance Until I’m Dead (Dead, Dead, Dead, Dead)
‘Cause When You Killed Me Inside, That’s When I Came Alive
Yeah, The Music’s Gonna Bring Me Back From Death
I’m Dancin’ Until I’m Dead (Dead)
I’ll Dance Until I’m Dead (Dead, Dead, Dead, Dead)
[Bridge]
Do The Dead Dance (Dead)
The Dead Dance
Do The Dead Dance (Dead)
The Dead Dance
Do The Dead Dance (Dead)
The Dead Dance
Do The Dead Dance (Dead)
But L’m Alive On The Dance Floor
[Chorus]
And I’m Dancin’ Until I’m Dead (Dead)
I’m Dancin’ Until L’m Dead, I’m Dancin’ Until I’m Dead
Yeah, I’ll Keep On Dancin’ Until I’m Dead (Dead)
I’ll Dance Until I’m Dead
‘Cause When You Killed Me Inside, That’s When I Came Alive
Yeah, The Music’s Gonna Bring Me Back From Death
I’m Dancin’ Until I’m Dead (Dead)
I’ll Dance Until I’m Dead
[Outro]
Dead (Dead, Dead, Dead, Dead)
In the first verse, Gaga paints a picture of betrayal and emotional theft. Lines like “You stole my thoughts before I dreamed them” and “You killed my queen with just one pawn” show how deeply someone’s actions broke her down. Moving into the pre-chorus and chorus, Gaga shifts the tone from destruction to transformation. “This goodbye won’t make me cry” signals a refusal to stay broken. Instead of drowning in sadness, she channels her pain into dance, into music, into survival. The repetition of “I’ll keep on dancin’ until I’m dead” is not just literal but symbolic: it’s about resisting despair and choosing life, energy, and expression over silence.
By the second verse, Gaga embraces a darker side of herself, calling it a “creature of the night.” This is where her intent deepens: the heartbreak didn’t just make her stronger, it gave her an almost supernatural presence. “Now I’m haunting your air, your soul, your eyes” suggests poetic revenge—she has become unforgettable, permanently etched in the other person’s world. What was once her weakness is now her haunting power.
Finally, the bridge with “Do the Dead Dance” works like a ritual of resurrection. It’s eerie, almost like a chant, but the meaning is powerful—she is no longer destroyed. At its core, it’s about turning heartbreak and inner destruction into strength, finding new life through music and performance.
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