The Dead Dance
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| Label | Interscope | |||
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"The Dead Dance" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga. It is slated to be released through Interscope Records on September 3, 2025.[1] She wrote and produced the track with Andrew Watt and Cirkut.[2]
Background and development
Following the release of the comedy horror series Wednesday in November 2022,[3] a sped-up version of "Bloody Mary" (2011) by American singer and songwriter Lady Gaga was used alongside the titular character's dance and its fan recreations for video-sharing platform TikTok, which soon achieved viral popularity.[4] The artist herself acknowledge it and recreated the dance in a black-and-white video on December 9, wearing goth makeup and an outfit similar to the one worn by actress Jenna Ortega.[5]
The series was announced to be renewed for a second season and began filming in Ireland, according to Deadline Hollywood on May 7, 2024.[6] Entertainment Weekly later disclosed on November 13, that Gaga joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[7] A year later, Gaga and Ortega appeared as special guests for Tudum, a pop culture event for streaming service Netflix, and performed a medley of "Zombieboy", "Abracadabra", and "Bloody Mary" on June 1, 2025.[8]
The Express Tribune reported on July 10, that Gaga and producer Tim Burton were seemingly filmed a music video in the Island of the Dolls located in the south of the center of Mexico City, Mexico.[9] During the Giffoni Film Festival on July 25, Burton spoke about Gaga’s contribution to Wednesday and hinted that he "done something else with her."[10] After the release of season two, Variety reported on August 4 that the both did film a music video for a song supposedly titled "Dead Dance".[11] It is expected to be released in September which will coincide her appearance as Rosaline Rotwood for the series.[12] The song will appear in the television series on September 3, 2025.[13]
Composition
"The Dead Dance" was written and produced by Gaga, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut.[2] At Netflix’s "Graveyard Gala" event, Gaga explained that the track deals with the aftermath of a breakup and the shift from despair to finding joy with friends,[14] elaborating:
The inspiration for "The Dead Dance" was a breakup, and it was all about the way that we sometimes feel when it's over; how a relationship ending can kill our ability to feel hopeful about love. It’s got this really cool, funky beat underneath it. And that is when the song becomes not just about the relationship; it becomes about having fun with your friends when you’ve been through something tough and amazing.[15]
Promotion
In late August 2025, Gaga teased the song during a virtual "meet and greet" event on the gaming platform Roblox, where she and fans designed Mayhem-inspired outfits for a Dress to Impress catwalk competition.[16] She later confirmed her participation by sharing a photo on X of herself playing the game on an iPad with the caption, "In case you were wondering if it was me."[16] On August 28, Gaga made a surprise appearance at Netflix and Spotify's Wednesday "Graveyard Gala" event in New York City, where she officially announced "The Dead Dance" and previewed a snippet of the track for attendees inside themed coffins.[17][18][19]
Music video
The music video for "The Dead Dance" was directed by Burton and filmed at the Island of the Dolls in Mexico in mid-July 2025.[20][21] Regarding his experience developing the video, Burton praised Gaga's work and described her as "inspiring," while also expressing his desire to collaborate with her again in the future.[22][23]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | September 3, 2025 | Interscope | [24] |
See also
References
- ↑ Dailey, Hannah (August 25, 2025). "Lady Gaga Plays Roblox to Promote 'Wednesday' Song (Yes, It Was Actually Her!)". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Atkinson, Katie (August 5, 2025). "Lady Gaga's 'Wednesday' Role Will Also Include a Spooky New Song for Season 2". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dellatto, Marisa (November 29, 2022). "Netflix's Wednesday surpasses Stranger Things 4 as most-watched English-language series in a week". Forbes. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dailey, Hannah (December 2, 2022). "Lady Gaga is loving the viral Wednesday "Bloody Mary" TikTok dance trend". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kaufman, Gil (December 9, 2022). "Lady Gaga goes goth in 'Bloody Wednesday' dance video inspired by TikTok trend". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2024). "Wednesday: Billie Piper among season 2 cast additions, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán upped to series regulars as production starts". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Nolfi, Joey (November 13, 2024). "Lady Gaga joins Wednesday season 2 with Jenna Ortega". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 1049-0434. OCLC 21114137. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Oganesyan, Natalie (June 1, 2025). "Lady Gaga closes out Netflix's Tudum with mesmerizing on-theme Wednesday performance featuring viral dance". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on July 25, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Gaga and Burton brought their dark dream to life on Mexico's Island of the Dolls". The Express Tribune. July 10, 2025. Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Gonzalez, Alex (July 25, 2025). "Tim Burton teases upcoming secret project with Lady Gaga". Complex. Complex Networks. Archived from the original on July 26, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Aswad, Jem (August 4, 2025). "Lady Gaga to release new song, "Dead Dance", for Wednesday season 2". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 7, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dunworth, Liberty (August 5, 2025). "Lady Gaga reportedly writes new song 'Dead Dance' for 'Wednesday' season two". NME. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "This Is When Lady Gaga Will Appear in 'Wednesday'". Elle. August 8, 2025. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Billson, Chantelle (August 29, 2025). "Lady Gaga just gagged everyone by announcing her brand new song: 'The Dead Dance'". PinkNews. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 30, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Zamora, Christian (August 29, 2025). "Lady Gaga Surprises at Wednesday Season 2 Graveyard Gala Event Announcing New Song "The Dead Dance"". Netflix. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 16.0 16.1 Madarang, Charisma (August 28, 2025). "Lady Gaga Reveals 'The Dead Dance' Release Date for 'Wednesday' Season 2". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Burton, Poppy (August 29, 2025). "Lady Gaga announces release date of upcoming single 'The Dead Dance' at 'Wednesday' event". NME. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Daw, Stephen (August 29, 2025). "Lady Gaga Will Make 'The Dead Dance' with New Release Date for Single from 'Wednesday' Season 2". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 30, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Calfee, Joel (August 29, 2025). "Lady Gaga Manages to Out-Goth Jenna Ortega at a "Wednesday" Event in NYC". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Millman, Ethan (August 29, 2025). "Lady Gaga's 'Wednesday' Song Will Feature a Tim Burton-Directed Music Video". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Robledo, Jordan (August 29, 2025). "Paws Up: Lady Gaga announces release date for Wednesday track, The Dead Dance". Gay Times. Archived from the original on September 1, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Burton, Poppy (July 26, 2025). "Tim Burton reveals he's working on "something else" with Lady Gaga after filming 'Wednesday'". NME. Archived from the original on July 30, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ White, Chad (August 28, 2025). "Lady Gaga Opens Up About Her New Album 'Mayhem,' Music Evolution, and the Deep Emotional Bond with Her Fiancé". EntertainmentNow. Archived from the original on September 1, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Horowitz, Steven J. (August 29, 2025). "Lady Gaga Announces 'The Dead Dance' Single Release Date". Variety. Archived from the original on August 31, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025. Unknown parameter
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