The original song “The Dead Dance” by Lady Gaga for the series Wednesday the Netflix, will be submitted for consideration at the 2026 Emmy Awards in the Best Original Music and Lyrics categoryaccording to reports from Variety.
Gaga composed, produced and performed the theme song. The production was carried out by Gaga and her frequent collaborators, Andrew Watt and Cirkut (Henry Russell Walter).
In addition to participating in “The Dead Dance,” Gaga appeared in the second season of the series. Tim Burtonin a guest star role, playing the mysterious and legendary teacher of the Nevermore Academy.
We can hear the song in episode 7 of the second season, during the dance routine between Enid (Emma Myers) and Agnes (Evie Templeteon) at the Venetian Gala.
“The Dead Dance” was officially released in September 2025, accompanied by a music video directed by Burton himself, filmed on the iconic Island of the Dolls in XochimilcoMexico City, where we see her surrounded by the famous doll heads that flood the island.
The song was later incorporated by the multifaceted Gaga in the setlist of her world tour Mayhem Ball Tour 2025-2026.
On the making of “The Dead Dance,” Gaga – who was already a fan of Wednesday– he told Tudum in September 2025:
“I got a call telling me they were looking for music for the show. I immediately thought of a song called 'The Dead Dance'. When I found out it was going to be for 'Wednesday,' I decided to work even harder on it and make it even more special for the show.”
Gaga explains that a breakup was the inspiration, but far from being a sad song, it is about transformation and celebration:
“It's about how we sometimes feel when it's over, how the end of a relationship can destroy our ability to have hope in love. In the song I say, 'I'll keep on dancing until I'm dead,' which means I recognize it and I'm going to move on. I also say, 'I'll take back control.'”
“In the middle of the song, he says over and over again, 'Do the Dead Dance, the Dead Dance.' And that's when the song stops being just about the relationship. It becomes a conversation about having fun with friends after you've been through something hard and wonderful.”
Of his collaboration with Gaga, Burton told Variety, “She's a great artist, so for me, working with an artist is inspiring.”
Las 2026 Emmy nominations begin June 11. The Final round of voting is August 17-26. Los Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards are presented on September 5 and 6with the main gala taking place on September 14.
The best music and lyrics category, where “The Dead Dance” will seek a nomination, is part of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
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