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{{short description|2025 single by Lady Gaga}}
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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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dailey |first=Hannah |date=August 25, 2025 |title=Lady Gaga Plays Roblox to Promote βWednesdayβ Song (Yes, It Was Actually Her!) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/mus...lox-new-wednesday-song-dead-dance-1236050911/ |access-date=August 26, 2025 |website=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=August 25, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025082...lox-new-wednesday-song-dead-dance-1236050911/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She wrote and produced the track with [[Andrew Watt]] and [[Cirkut]].<ref name="prod"/>
== Background and development ==
Following the release of the television series ''[[Wednesday (TV series)|Wednesday]]'' in November 2022,<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Dellatto |first=Marisa |title=Netflix's ''Wednesday'' surpasses ''Stranger Things 4'' as most-watched English-language series in a week |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisa...s-4-as-most-watched-english-series-in-a-week/ |date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=August 7, 2025 |magazine=[[Forbes]]|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...s-4-as-most-watched-english-series-in-a-week/ |url-status=live }}</ref> a [[Nightcore|sped-up]] version of "[[Bloody Mary (song)|Bloody Mary]]" (2011) by American singer and songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was used alongside [[Wednesday Addams|the titular character]]'s dance and its fan recreations for video-sharing platform [[TikTok]], which soon achieved [[Viral video|viral popularity]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Dailey |first=Hannah |title=Lady Gaga is loving the viral ''Wednesday'' "Bloody Mary" TikTok dance trend |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/mus...ay-bloody-mary-tiktok-dance-trend-1235180074/ |date=December 2, 2022 |access-date=December 5, 2022 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2022120...ay-bloody-mary-tiktok-dance-trend-1235180074/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Gaga 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]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |title=Lady Gaga goes goth in 'Bloody Wednesday' dance video inspired by TikTok trend |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop...ay-dance-video-bloody-mary-tiktok-1235184087/ |date=December 9, 2022 |access-date=December 9, 2022 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/2022120918032...ay-dance-video-bloody-mary-tiktok-1235184087/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The series was announced to be renewed for a second season and began filming in Ireland, according to ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'' on May 7, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |title=''Wednesday'': Billie Piper among season 2 cast additions, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis GuzmΓ‘n upped to series regulars as production starts |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/wednes...e-zeta-jones-luis-guzman-promoted-1235906537/ |date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=May 7, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2024050...e-zeta-jones-luis-guzman-promoted-1235906537/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' later revealed on November 13, that Gaga joined the cast in an undisclosed role.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=Lady Gaga joins ''Wednesday'' season 2 with Jenna Ortega |url=https://ew.com/lady-gaga-joins-wednesday-season-2-8744805 |date=November 13, 2024 |access-date=November 13, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |issn=1049-0434 |oclc=21114137 |archive-date=November 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113204516/https://ew.com/lady-gaga-joins-wednesday-season-2-8744805 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 (Lady Gaga song)|Abracadabra]]", and "Bloody Mary" on June 1, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last=Oganesyan |first=Natalie |title=Lady Gaga closes out Netflix's Tudum with mesmerizing on-theme ''Wednesday'' performance featuring viral dance |url=https://deadline.com/2025/05/lady-gaga-netflix-tudum-wednesday-performance-viral-dance-1236415137/ |date=June 1, 2025 |access-date=August 6, 2025 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=July 25, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025072...wednesday-performance-viral-dance-1236415137/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
''[[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.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |title=Gaga and Burton brought their dark dream to life on Mexico's Island of the Dolls |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/255518...-dream-to-life-on-mexicos-island-of-the-dolls |date=July 10, 2025 |access-date=August 7, 2025 |newspaper=[[The Express Tribune]] |archive-date=July 22, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025072...-dream-to-life-on-mexicos-island-of-the-dolls |url-status=live }}</ref> During the [[Giffoni Film Festival]] on July 25, Burton spoke about Gagaβs contribution to ''Wednesday'' and hinted that he "done something else with her."<ref>{{cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Alex |title=Tim Burton teases upcoming secret project with Lady Gaga |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/alex-gonzalez/tim-burton-upcoming-secret-project-lady-gaga |date=July 25, 2025 |access-date=August 8, 2025 |website=Complex |publisher=[[Complex Networks]] |archive-date=July 26, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025072.../tim-burton-upcoming-secret-project-lady-gaga |url-status=live }}</ref> After the release of season two, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported on August 4 that the both did film a music video for a song supposedly titled "Dead Dance".<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Aswad |first=Jem |title=Lady Gaga to release new song, "Dead Dance", for ''Wednesday'' season 2 |url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/lady-gaga-wednesday-song-season-2-1236478003/ |date=August 4, 2025 |access-date=August 7, 2025 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=August 4, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025080...lady-gaga-wednesday-song-season-2-1236478003/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is expected to be released in September which will coincide her appearance as [[Wednesday (TV series)|Rosaline Rotwood]] for the series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |date=August 5, 2025 |title=Lady Gaga reportedly writes new song 'Dead Dance' for 'Wednesday' season two |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lady...g-dead-dance-for-wednesday-season-two-3882877 |access-date=August 8, 2025 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...g-dead-dance-for-wednesday-season-two-3882877 |url-status=live}}</ref>
==Composition==
"The Dead Dance" was written and produced by Gaga, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut.<ref name="prod">{{Cite magazine |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |date=August 5, 2025 |title=Lady Gaga's 'Wednesday' Role Will Also Include a Spooky New Song for Season 2 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lady-gaga-wednesday-song-dead-dance-season-2-netflix-1236036756/ |access-date=August 8, 2025 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...y-song-dead-dance-season-2-netflix-1236036756 |url-status=live}}</ref> At Netflixβs "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,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Billson |first1=Chantelle |title=Lady Gaga just gagged everyone by announcing her brand new song: 'The Dead Dance' |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/29/lady-gaga-new-song-dead-dance-wednesday-netflix/ |website=[[PinkNews]] |access-date=August 30, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...y-gaga-new-song-dead-dance-wednesday-netflix/ |url-status=live}}</ref> elaborating:
{{Blockquote|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. Itβs 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 youβve been through something tough and amazing.<ref name="netflixevent">{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2025 |first=Christian|last=Zamora|title=Lady Gaga Surprises at Wednesday Season 2 Graveyard Gala Event Announcing New Song "The Dead Dance"|url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/lady-gaga-dead-dance-event |access-date=August 29, 2025 |publisher=[[Netflix]] |language=en-US|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...com/tudum/articles/lady-gaga-dead-dance-event |url-status=live}}</ref>}}
== 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 (Lady Gaga album)|Mayhem]]''-inspired outfits for a ''[[Dress to Impress (video game)|Dress to Impress]]'' [[catwalk]] competition.<ref name="dresstoimp">{{cite web |last1=Madarang |first1=Charisma |title=Lady Gaga Reveals 'The Dead Dance' Release Date for 'Wednesday' Season 2 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/...e-release-date-wednesday-season-2-1235418210/ |website=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 28, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...e-release-date-wednesday-season-2-1235418210/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She later confirmed her participation by sharing a photo on [[Twitter|X]] of herself playing the game on an iPad with the caption, "In case you were wondering if it was me."<ref name="dresstoimp"/> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burton |first1=Poppy |title=Lady Gaga announces release date of upcoming single 'The Dead Dance' at 'Wednesday' event |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lady...gle-the-dead-dance-at-wednesday-event-3888564 |website=NME |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...gle-the-dead-dance-at-wednesday-event-3888564 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Daw |first1=Stephen |title=Lady Gaga Will Make 'The Dead Dance' with New Release Date for Single from 'Wednesday' Season 2 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-dead-dance-release-date-wednesday-1236054723/ |website=Billboard |access-date=August 30, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...dead-dance-release-date-wednesday-1236054723/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Calfee |first1=Joel |title=Lady Gaga Manages to Out-Goth Jenna Ortega at a "Wednesday" Event in NYC |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celeb...eyard-gala-outfit-gotchic-ensemble-fly-wings/ |website=[[Harper's Bazaar]] |access-date=August 31, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...eyard-gala-outfit-gotchic-ensemble-fly-wings/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The song will appear in the television series on September 3, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2025 |title=This Is When Lady Gaga Will Appear in 'Wednesday' |url=https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a65639705/lady-gaga-wednesday-season-2-role-explained/ |access-date=August 10, 2025 |website=[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] |language=en-US|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083.../lady-gaga-wednesday-season-2-role-explained/ |url-status=live}}</ref> On September 2, Gaga unveiled the singleβs cover art and confirmed the release schedule for the track and its accompanying music video through a social media post.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lady Gaga unveils the artwork for βThe Dead Danceβ, her new song for season 2 of βWednesdayβ |url=https://en.xmag.live/lady-gaga-unve...dance-her-new-song-for-season-2-of-wednesday/ |access-date=September 3, 2025 |website=[[Xmag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025090...dance-her-new-song-for-season-2-of-wednesday/ |archive-date=September 3, 2025 |date=September 2, 2025}}</ref>
=== Music video ===
[[File:Tim Burton-63605.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Tim Burton]] directed the music video of "The Dead Dance".]]
The music video for "The Dead Dance" was directed by Burton and filmed at the [[The Island of the Dolls|Island of the Dolls]] in [[Mexico]] in mid-July 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Millman |first1=Ethan |title=Lady Gaga's 'Wednesday' Song Will Feature a Tim Burton-Directed Music Video |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/m...eatures-tim-burton-directed-video-1236339002/ |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...eatures-tim-burton-directed-video-1236339002/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Robledo |first1=Jordan |title=Paws Up: Lady Gaga announces release date for Wednesday track, The Dead Dance |url=https://www.gaytimes.com/music/paws...ease-date-for-wednesday-track-the-dead-dance/ |website=[[Gay Times]] |access-date=August 31, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=September 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025090...ease-date-for-wednesday-track-the-dead-dance/ |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burton |first1=Poppy |title=Tim Burton reveals he's working on "something else" with Lady Gaga after filming 'Wednesday' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/tv/tim-bur...ith-lady-gaga-after-filming-wednesday-3880938 |website=[[NME]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=July 26, 2025 |archive-date=July 30, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025073...ith-lady-gaga-after-filming-wednesday-3880938 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Chad |title=Lady Gaga Opens Up About Her New Album 'Mayhem,' Music Evolution, and the Deep Emotional Bond with Her FiancΓ© |url=https://entertainmentnow.com/music/lady-gag |website=EntertainmentNow |access-date=August 31, 2025 |date=August 28, 2025|archive-date=September 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025090...usic/lady-gaga-album-mayhem-emotional-fiance/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Release history ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release dates and formats for "The Dead Dance"
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! scope="col" | Format(s)
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| September 3, 2025
| {{hlist|[[Music download|Digital download]]|[[Streaming media|streaming]]}}
| [[Interscope|Interscope]]
| style="text-align:center" | <ref name="releasedate">{{cite web |last1=Horowitz |first1=Steven J. |title=Lady Gaga Announces βThe Dead Danceβ Single Release Date |url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/lady-gaga-announces-the-dead-dance-release-date-1236501697/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...unces-the-dead-dance-release-date-1236501697/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
|}
== See also ==
* [[Tim Burton filmography]]
== References ==
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{{infobox song
| cover =
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = [[Lady Gaga]]
| album =
| released = {{start date|2025|09|03}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = <!-- See composition and lyrics. -->
| length =
| label = [[Interscope Records|Interscope]]
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* Lady Gaga
* [[Andrew Watt (record producer)|Andrew Watt]]
* [[Cirkut|Henry Walter]]
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* Lady Gaga
* Andrew Watt
* Cirkut
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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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dailey |first=Hannah |date=August 25, 2025 |title=Lady Gaga Plays Roblox to Promote βWednesdayβ Song (Yes, It Was Actually Her!) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/mus...lox-new-wednesday-song-dead-dance-1236050911/ |access-date=August 26, 2025 |website=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=August 25, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025082...lox-new-wednesday-song-dead-dance-1236050911/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She wrote and produced the track with [[Andrew Watt]] and [[Cirkut]].<ref name="prod"/>
== Background and development ==
Following the release of the television series ''[[Wednesday (TV series)|Wednesday]]'' in November 2022,<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Dellatto |first=Marisa |title=Netflix's ''Wednesday'' surpasses ''Stranger Things 4'' as most-watched English-language series in a week |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisa...s-4-as-most-watched-english-series-in-a-week/ |date=November 29, 2022 |access-date=August 7, 2025 |magazine=[[Forbes]]|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...s-4-as-most-watched-english-series-in-a-week/ |url-status=live }}</ref> a [[Nightcore|sped-up]] version of "[[Bloody Mary (song)|Bloody Mary]]" (2011) by American singer and songwriter [[Lady Gaga]] was used alongside [[Wednesday Addams|the titular character]]'s dance and its fan recreations for video-sharing platform [[TikTok]], which soon achieved [[Viral video|viral popularity]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Dailey |first=Hannah |title=Lady Gaga is loving the viral ''Wednesday'' "Bloody Mary" TikTok dance trend |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/mus...ay-bloody-mary-tiktok-dance-trend-1235180074/ |date=December 2, 2022 |access-date=December 5, 2022 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2022120...ay-bloody-mary-tiktok-dance-trend-1235180074/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Gaga 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]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |title=Lady Gaga goes goth in 'Bloody Wednesday' dance video inspired by TikTok trend |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop...ay-dance-video-bloody-mary-tiktok-1235184087/ |date=December 9, 2022 |access-date=December 9, 2022 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/2022120918032...ay-dance-video-bloody-mary-tiktok-1235184087/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The series was announced to be renewed for a second season and began filming in Ireland, according to ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'' on May 7, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |title=''Wednesday'': Billie Piper among season 2 cast additions, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis GuzmΓ‘n upped to series regulars as production starts |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/wednes...e-zeta-jones-luis-guzman-promoted-1235906537/ |date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=May 7, 2024 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2024050...e-zeta-jones-luis-guzman-promoted-1235906537/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' later revealed on November 13, that Gaga joined the cast in an undisclosed role.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=Lady Gaga joins ''Wednesday'' season 2 with Jenna Ortega |url=https://ew.com/lady-gaga-joins-wednesday-season-2-8744805 |date=November 13, 2024 |access-date=November 13, 2024 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Dotdash Meredith]] |issn=1049-0434 |oclc=21114137 |archive-date=November 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113204516/https://ew.com/lady-gaga-joins-wednesday-season-2-8744805 |url-status=live }}</ref> 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 (Lady Gaga song)|Abracadabra]]", and "Bloody Mary" on June 1, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last=Oganesyan |first=Natalie |title=Lady Gaga closes out Netflix's Tudum with mesmerizing on-theme ''Wednesday'' performance featuring viral dance |url=https://deadline.com/2025/05/lady-gaga-netflix-tudum-wednesday-performance-viral-dance-1236415137/ |date=June 1, 2025 |access-date=August 6, 2025 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=July 25, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025072...wednesday-performance-viral-dance-1236415137/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
''[[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.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |title=Gaga and Burton brought their dark dream to life on Mexico's Island of the Dolls |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/255518...-dream-to-life-on-mexicos-island-of-the-dolls |date=July 10, 2025 |access-date=August 7, 2025 |newspaper=[[The Express Tribune]] |archive-date=July 22, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025072...-dream-to-life-on-mexicos-island-of-the-dolls |url-status=live }}</ref> During the [[Giffoni Film Festival]] on July 25, Burton spoke about Gagaβs contribution to ''Wednesday'' and hinted that he "done something else with her."<ref>{{cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Alex |title=Tim Burton teases upcoming secret project with Lady Gaga |url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/alex-gonzalez/tim-burton-upcoming-secret-project-lady-gaga |date=July 25, 2025 |access-date=August 8, 2025 |website=Complex |publisher=[[Complex Networks]] |archive-date=July 26, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025072.../tim-burton-upcoming-secret-project-lady-gaga |url-status=live }}</ref> After the release of season two, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported on August 4 that the both did film a music video for a song supposedly titled "Dead Dance".<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Aswad |first=Jem |title=Lady Gaga to release new song, "Dead Dance", for ''Wednesday'' season 2 |url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/lady-gaga-wednesday-song-season-2-1236478003/ |date=August 4, 2025 |access-date=August 7, 2025 |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |archive-date=August 4, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025080...lady-gaga-wednesday-song-season-2-1236478003/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is expected to be released in September which will coincide her appearance as [[Wednesday (TV series)|Rosaline Rotwood]] for the series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |date=August 5, 2025 |title=Lady Gaga reportedly writes new song 'Dead Dance' for 'Wednesday' season two |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lady...g-dead-dance-for-wednesday-season-two-3882877 |access-date=August 8, 2025 |website=[[NME]] |language=en-GB|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...g-dead-dance-for-wednesday-season-two-3882877 |url-status=live}}</ref>
==Composition==
"The Dead Dance" was written and produced by Gaga, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut.<ref name="prod">{{Cite magazine |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |date=August 5, 2025 |title=Lady Gaga's 'Wednesday' Role Will Also Include a Spooky New Song for Season 2 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lady-gaga-wednesday-song-dead-dance-season-2-netflix-1236036756/ |access-date=August 8, 2025 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...y-song-dead-dance-season-2-netflix-1236036756 |url-status=live}}</ref> At Netflixβs "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,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Billson |first1=Chantelle |title=Lady Gaga just gagged everyone by announcing her brand new song: 'The Dead Dance' |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/29/lady-gaga-new-song-dead-dance-wednesday-netflix/ |website=[[PinkNews]] |access-date=August 30, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...y-gaga-new-song-dead-dance-wednesday-netflix/ |url-status=live}}</ref> elaborating:
{{Blockquote|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. Itβs 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 youβve been through something tough and amazing.<ref name="netflixevent">{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2025 |first=Christian|last=Zamora|title=Lady Gaga Surprises at Wednesday Season 2 Graveyard Gala Event Announcing New Song "The Dead Dance"|url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/lady-gaga-dead-dance-event |access-date=August 29, 2025 |publisher=[[Netflix]] |language=en-US|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...com/tudum/articles/lady-gaga-dead-dance-event |url-status=live}}</ref>}}
== 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 (Lady Gaga album)|Mayhem]]''-inspired outfits for a ''[[Dress to Impress (video game)|Dress to Impress]]'' [[catwalk]] competition.<ref name="dresstoimp">{{cite web |last1=Madarang |first1=Charisma |title=Lady Gaga Reveals 'The Dead Dance' Release Date for 'Wednesday' Season 2 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/...e-release-date-wednesday-season-2-1235418210/ |website=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 28, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...e-release-date-wednesday-season-2-1235418210/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She later confirmed her participation by sharing a photo on [[Twitter|X]] of herself playing the game on an iPad with the caption, "In case you were wondering if it was me."<ref name="dresstoimp"/> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burton |first1=Poppy |title=Lady Gaga announces release date of upcoming single 'The Dead Dance' at 'Wednesday' event |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lady...gle-the-dead-dance-at-wednesday-event-3888564 |website=NME |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...gle-the-dead-dance-at-wednesday-event-3888564 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Daw |first1=Stephen |title=Lady Gaga Will Make 'The Dead Dance' with New Release Date for Single from 'Wednesday' Season 2 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-dead-dance-release-date-wednesday-1236054723/ |website=Billboard |access-date=August 30, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...dead-dance-release-date-wednesday-1236054723/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Calfee |first1=Joel |title=Lady Gaga Manages to Out-Goth Jenna Ortega at a "Wednesday" Event in NYC |url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celeb...eyard-gala-outfit-gotchic-ensemble-fly-wings/ |website=[[Harper's Bazaar]] |access-date=August 31, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...eyard-gala-outfit-gotchic-ensemble-fly-wings/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The song will appear in the television series on September 3, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 8, 2025 |title=This Is When Lady Gaga Will Appear in 'Wednesday' |url=https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a65639705/lady-gaga-wednesday-season-2-role-explained/ |access-date=August 10, 2025 |website=[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] |language=en-US|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083.../lady-gaga-wednesday-season-2-role-explained/ |url-status=live}}</ref> On September 2, Gaga unveiled the singleβs cover art and confirmed the release schedule for the track and its accompanying music video through a social media post.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lady Gaga unveils the artwork for βThe Dead Danceβ, her new song for season 2 of βWednesdayβ |url=https://en.xmag.live/lady-gaga-unve...dance-her-new-song-for-season-2-of-wednesday/ |access-date=September 3, 2025 |website=[[Xmag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025090...dance-her-new-song-for-season-2-of-wednesday/ |archive-date=September 3, 2025 |date=September 2, 2025}}</ref>
=== Music video ===
[[File:Tim Burton-63605.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Tim Burton]] directed the music video of "The Dead Dance".]]
The music video for "The Dead Dance" was directed by Burton and filmed at the [[The Island of the Dolls|Island of the Dolls]] in [[Mexico]] in mid-July 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Millman |first1=Ethan |title=Lady Gaga's 'Wednesday' Song Will Feature a Tim Burton-Directed Music Video |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/m...eatures-tim-burton-directed-video-1236339002/ |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...eatures-tim-burton-directed-video-1236339002/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Robledo |first1=Jordan |title=Paws Up: Lady Gaga announces release date for Wednesday track, The Dead Dance |url=https://www.gaytimes.com/music/paws...ease-date-for-wednesday-track-the-dead-dance/ |website=[[Gay Times]] |access-date=August 31, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=September 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025090...ease-date-for-wednesday-track-the-dead-dance/ |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burton |first1=Poppy |title=Tim Burton reveals he's working on "something else" with Lady Gaga after filming 'Wednesday' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/tv/tim-bur...ith-lady-gaga-after-filming-wednesday-3880938 |website=[[NME]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=July 26, 2025 |archive-date=July 30, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025073...ith-lady-gaga-after-filming-wednesday-3880938 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Chad |title=Lady Gaga Opens Up About Her New Album 'Mayhem,' Music Evolution, and the Deep Emotional Bond with Her FiancΓ© |url=https://entertainmentnow.com/music/lady-gag |website=EntertainmentNow |access-date=August 31, 2025 |date=August 28, 2025|archive-date=September 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025090...usic/lady-gaga-album-mayhem-emotional-fiance/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Release history ==
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| September 3, 2025
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| [[Interscope|Interscope]]
| style="text-align:center" | <ref name="releasedate">{{cite web |last1=Horowitz |first1=Steven J. |title=Lady Gaga Announces βThe Dead Danceβ Single Release Date |url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/lady-gaga-announces-the-dead-dance-release-date-1236501697/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=August 29, 2025 |date=August 29, 2025|archive-date=August 31, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2025083...unces-the-dead-dance-release-date-1236501697/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
|}
== See also ==
* [[Tim Burton filmography]]
== References ==
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